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9. My First Year: What I Did Wrong

Making It Work

Release Date: 10/20/2022

Bitesize #30: Is company culture just a fad? show art Bitesize #30: Is company culture just a fad?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from our Season 3 special. Ben Brooks explores the value of company culture for small businesses. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 9. Our entrepreneurs discussed the mistakes they made in that first year. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 8. When is it finally time to quit the day job? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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Bitesize #27: Is micromanagement inevitable? show art Bitesize #27: Is micromanagement inevitable?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 7. In this episode, our entrepreneurs discussed the tricky topic of micromanagement. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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Bitesize #26: Can you read your customers’ minds? show art Bitesize #26: Can you read your customers’ minds?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3 Episode 6. Navigating the murky waters of customer opinions. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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Bitesize #25: Does SEO work, really? show art Bitesize #25: Does SEO work, really?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 5. In an SEO-led world, how can entrepreneurs gain that vital edge? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 4. Our entrepreneurs discuss the value of awesome packaging. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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Bitesize #23: Why do entrepreneurs suck at celebrating? show art Bitesize #23: Why do entrepreneurs suck at celebrating?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 3. Just why do entrepreneurs find it so hard to stop and smell the flowers? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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Bitesize #22: Why are supply chains so clogged up? show art Bitesize #22: Why are supply chains so clogged up?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 2. Supply chains are rattling worldwide. How do small businesses cope? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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Bitesize #21: How do you hire good people? show art Bitesize #21: How do you hire good people?

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This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 1. How do you hire – and keep – good people? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

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