Business

The Power of Co-Marketing: How Complementary UK Businesses Can Double Their Reach

Business, Marketing, Strategy

Why Going Solo Limits Your Growth Many small business owners across the UK feel they must carry the entire weight of their marketing on their own shoulders. From social media schedules to paid adverts, the pressure to constantly reach new audiences is relentless. However, trying to grow in complete isolation is not only exhausting but […]

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In Conversation With Dave Christie

Business, Podcast, Strategy

Dave Christie  Embracing Growth and Balance: Lessons from Sport and Business  In this episode, Dave Christie from Flourish Foundry shares insights on how principles from sports can shape successful business strategies. Discover how balancing effort, reflection, and strategic planning can lead to sustainable growth and avoid burnout.  Key topics  Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Dave Christie

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The Shared Boardroom: How UK SMEs Can Build Informal Peer Support Networks

Business, Strategy

Why Solo Leadership is an Underrated Growth Hurdle Many UK business owners run their organisations as sole directors or within very small teams. While this offers incredible agility and direct control, it often leads to what we call ‘founder isolation’—the heavy feeling that every strategic decision, from managing cash flow to deploying marketing budgets, rests

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From Military Roots to Mind Mastery: Unveiling Leadership and Personal Transformation with Ben Price 

Business, Leadership, Podcast

Discover how a military background, including interviewing a suicide bomber, shaped Ben Price’s approach to mental mastery, leadership, and coaching. This episode explores the importance of mindset, identity, and authentic relationships in personal and business success.  In this episode:  Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Ben Price’s journey from military to coaching 00:21 – The transition from military

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Stronger Together: How UK SMEs Can Leverage Collaborative Partnerships for Growth

Business, Strategy

The Power of Local Business Alliances Running a small business can sometimes feel like a solo journey, but it does not have to be. In today’s dynamic market, the secret weapon for sustainable growth isn’t a massive advertising budget—it is the power of collaborative partnerships. By aligning with other non-competitive businesses that serve the same

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In Conversation with Russell Harvey, the Resilience Coach

Business, Leadership, Podcast

Thank you for listening to the Steer Your Business podcast.  I hope you enjoyed the conversation.  You can view the magazine here and subscribe to the FREE digital magazine here  We also have a Facebook group – Steer Your Business Port – which you can join here.  If you’d like to promote your business with a premium directory listing, then please book

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The Synergy of HR and Legal Support for SMEs 

Business, Employees, Employers, HR, Podcast

In this episode, Antonio Fletcher from Eclipse HR shares insights on employment law, HR support for small businesses, and recent legal reforms affecting employment practices. Discover practical advice for managing HR and legal challenges in a changing legal landscape.  Key takeaways  Why it matters This shifts the internal mental model from viewing HR and legal as

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Incremental Innovation: 3 Practical Ways UK SMEs Can Pivot Without Pain

Business, Strategy

The Power of Small, Scalable Shifts When you hear the word ‘innovation,’ you might picture high-tech laboratories or multi-million-pound tech overhauls. But for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigating today’s landscape, that definition is too heavy. Real innovation is often incremental, practical, and highly focused on solving everyday client problems. Pragmatic growth means finding ways

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Death by Team-Building? Why Workplace Engagement Often Fails Before It Even Starts

Business, Leadership

After more than 20 years working within immersive murder mystery experiences, I’ve become fascinated by a recurring workplace challenge: why some team events feel engaging almost instantly, while others quietly lose momentum before they’ve properly begun.  This isn’t usually because people dislike team-building. In fact, most organisers put considerable thought into selecting experiences that will bring people together, encourage interaction, and provide value

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