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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...

Kat Haylock Kat Haylock
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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Technology
Five steps to keeping your small business cyber secure

Five steps to keeping your small business cyber secure

With so many different priorities when running a business, it’s common for certain things to fall under the radar – and keeping your business cyber secure is no exception. Unfortunately, this...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Business Stories and Interviews
The Future of the Serviced Office Industry: Insights from Niki Fuchs

The Future of the Serviced Office Industry: Insights from Niki Fuchs

Get ready, listeners, for this episode which unveils the captivating journey of Niki Fuchs, a visionary in the dynamic field of flexible office space. This isn't just any tale, it's about a...

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Selling Your Business
How to sell your ecommerce business

How to sell your ecommerce business

Deciding to sell the online business you’ve worked hard to grow is a difficult decision, and the reasons for doing so are usually complicated – but the process of selling doesn’t have to be...

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Employment & HR
How many weekly hours to contract your employees for

How many weekly hours to contract your employees for

You’re used to working all day, every day in the pursuit of business success, but when you take on employees, their contracts must state what their working days and hours are. So, how do you...

S SianCahill
Starting Up
4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

Dreaming of leaving the 9-5 behind and embracing life as a small business owner? You’re not alone. But too often, the same concerns stop would-be entrepreneurs in their tracks, and their ideas...

S SianCahill
Business Stories and Interviews
From Dragons' Den to Downing Street: Rajeeb's Journey as a Young Entrepreneur

From Dragons' Den to Downing Street: Rajeeb's Journey as a Young Entrepreneur

Hey there fellow listeners! I have an incredible episode of Drive the Business Podcast for you today that you won't want to miss. Our guest is none other than Rajeeb Day MBE, an extraordinary...

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Business Stories and Interviews
Boris Diakonov: We were never a Russian company

Boris Diakonov: We were never a Russian company

Unmask the untold tales of the banking world UKBF Drive - a deep exploration into the compelling journey of Boris Diakonov, the co-founder of Anna Money. Spanning the course of Boris's rich life...

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Business Stories and Interviews
The Future of Property: Insights from Dr. Daniel Moses

The Future of Property: Insights from Dr. Daniel Moses

Join us for UKBF Drive, hosted by Richard Osborne, featuring a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Daniel Moses. Born in Nigeria, Dr. Moses journeyed from strife to the pedestal of UK property sector...

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Business Stories and Interviews
How to Build a Successful Coffee Shop Brand: Lessons from Bewiched Coffee

How to Build a Successful Coffee Shop Brand: Lessons from Bewiched Coffee

Hey there, coffee aficionados and aspiring entrepreneurs! Are you prepared to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with entrepreneurial wisdom, endless inspiration, and a strong love for...

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Business Stories and Interviews
How Brad Burton Made It in Business without a Degree

How Brad Burton Made It in Business without a Degree

Hey everyone! Get ready for an extraordinary podcast episode that you won't want to miss! We are thrilled to present to you an eye-opening conversation with the one and only Brad Burton, the UK's...

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Business Stories and Interviews
The ACS Story: From One Desk to Europe's Fastest Growing IT Company

The ACS Story: From One Desk to Europe's Fastest Growing IT Company

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be inspired on UKBF Drive! In this enthralling entrepreneurial journey, we showcase the story of Jon Thorpe, founder of ACS, who conquered adversities to build an...

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Starting Up
Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

Making tasty beer and even tastier profits – it’s little wonder that opening a brewery is high on many people’s bucket list. After a tough time during the pandemic, the craft beer industry is...

Dan Hobson Dan Hobson
Business Stories and Interviews
How Ann Brebner Unlocked Her Inner Entrepreneur and Became a Successful Business Owner

How Ann Brebner Unlocked Her Inner Entrepreneur and Became a Successful Business Owner

Welcome, podcast enthusiasts! Prepare yourselves for a thrilling, heartening, and truly captivating episode of our much-loved podcast series. Today, we are beyond excited to welcome Ann, an...

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Sales & Marketing
Six tips for dealing with a slow sales period

Six tips for dealing with a slow sales period

Slow sales periods can spark fears of failure when you're new to life as an entrepreneur – or even as a seasoned professional. But navigating the ebb and flow of running a business is key to...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
A guide to creating TikTok content that sells

A guide to creating TikTok content that sells

TikTok’s popularity has increased rapidly in recent years, creating a virtual universe all of its own where viral videos, trends and challenges reign supreme. Yet the rising success of...

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