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The startup mentality: five steps to success

The startup mentality: five steps to success

Are you ready to build a startup? If you’re considering embarking on a new venture, you might be questioning if you have what it takes to make it big in the startup world. Whilst there are many...

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News
Autumn statement 2023: five predictions for small businesses

Autumn statement 2023: five predictions for small businesses

Jeremy Hunt will deliver his autumn budget on 22nd November with the economic forecast to follow from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Despite pressures from within his own party, Hunt...

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Business Stories and Interviews
The Carl Reader Story: An Inspirational Tale of Success with ADHD

The Carl Reader Story: An Inspirational Tale of Success with ADHD

Ladies and gentlemen, we are thrilled to present you with our latest podcast episode featuring the inspirational Carl Reader! From humble beginnings as a school dropout and hairdresser, Carl's...

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Business Stories and Interviews
Geoff Smith: My Life Threatening Career in the Diamond Trade

Geoff Smith: My Life Threatening Career in the Diamond Trade

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around for an episode you absolutely cannot miss! Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Geoff Smith, a man who bounced back after losing a million pounds worth of...

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Business Stories and Interviews
How to Build an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons from The Apprentice

How to Build an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons from The Apprentice

Welcome to this unmissable episode of Drive, the small business podcast from UKBF! Today, we have a truly captivating conversation with the incredibly inspiring Claire Young, who firmly believes...

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Business Stories and Interviews
Mastering Resilience: Darren Sharp's Guide to Success in Business

Mastering Resilience: Darren Sharp's Guide to Success in Business

Welcome, listeners, to Drive The Business podcast, where I have the pleasure of speaking with business owners and founders. In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating story of Darren's...

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Business Stories and Interviews
Member In Focus - EcomAlistair (Compound) - Business Automation Experts

Member In Focus - EcomAlistair (Compound) - Business Automation Experts

Alistair (@EcomAlistair) from Compound Digital Technologies Limited runs a successful digital business automation and lowcode development agency. Founded in 2015 Alistair really hit his stride in...

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Business Stories and Interviews
Gary Doherty: How He Rebuilt His Life Through Education and Self-Belief

Gary Doherty: How He Rebuilt His Life Through Education and Self-Belief

Greetings, podcast enthusiasts! Today, we invite you to explore an extraordinary episode that unveils the story of Gary Doherty, the man who once held the world at his fingertips, only to plunge...

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Starting Up
Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

Whether you’re a budding business owner with a dream to break into the British market, or an established entrepreneur eager to expand your enterprise, moving to the UK to start a company could be...

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Management & Wellbeing
What to do if your business partner isn’t pulling their weight: a four step guide

What to do if your business partner isn’t pulling their weight: a four step guide

Whether you’re just starting up or you’ve been in the business game for a while, carrying the weight of your enterprise without the support of your business partner is never easy. For many...

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Legal & Financial
Managing your pension for small business owners

Managing your pension for small business owners

Time and money can be limited as a small business owner, so it’s natural to only focus on the short term. However, there will come a time when you need to take a step back and retire, and you’ll...

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Business Stories and Interviews
The Tim Fouracre Story: How He Built a Business from a Crazy Idea

The Tim Fouracre Story: How He Built a Business from a Crazy Idea

Welcome to another absolutely unmissable podcast episode! This time, we have the incredible opportunity to delve into the brilliant mind of Tim Fouracre, the founder of Counting Up - a...

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Sales & Marketing
Six of the best CRM tools for small businesses

Six of the best CRM tools for small businesses

CRM (customer relationship management) tools are systems that store all data on your current and potential customers in one place. This helps businesses manage customer relationships, understand...

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Starting Up
How to start a competitions website

How to start a competitions website

“Comping” – the art of strategically entering hundreds of online competitions — is a popular hobby in the UK, with reputable sources like MoneySavingExpert.com offering guidance on how to boost...

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Technology
Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

Finding the right technology for your business can feel like a mammoth task in itself, let alone growing an enterprise from the ground up. Yet, leveraging the variety of tech options available...

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Business Stories and Interviews
Jo Stone: How She Turned Rejection, Illness, and Setbacks into Millions

Jo Stone: How She Turned Rejection, Illness, and Setbacks into Millions

Greetings, fellow podcast enthusiasts! Get ready for a remarkable journey as today's episode takes you on an enthralling rollercoaster ride of inspiration, determination, and triumph! Join me as I...

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News
New report finds that 72% of businesses are merely “surviving”

New report finds that 72% of businesses are merely “surviving”

A new report has painted a stark picture of the financial challenges currently facing the UK’s 5.5 million small and medium-sized businesses. The SME State of the Nation Roundtable report was...

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Business Stories and Interviews
From Serving Drinks to Leading a Multi-Million Pound Company: The Inspiring Journey of Phil Jones, CEO at Brother UK

From Serving Drinks to Leading a Multi-Million Pound Company: The Inspiring Journey of Phil Jones, CEO at Brother UK

Hey there, podcast lovers! Richard Osborne here with some exciting news. In my latest episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Phil Jones, the CEO of Brother UK, to dive into his...

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Business Stories and Interviews
The Simon Pickering Story: A Journey of Recovery and Success

The Simon Pickering Story: A Journey of Recovery and Success

Prepare to immerse yourself in an incredible exploration of the untold realities of entrepreneurship, on UKBF Drive. This isn't just a casual chat; it's a captivating deep-dive into the raw truth...

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Legal & Financial
Adding a new shareholder: everything you need to know

Adding a new shareholder: everything you need to know

If you run a limited company, you may be thinking of bringing additional shareholders on board. Perhaps you want a partner to share the burden of running and growing the business, or you have...

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