tradetalk

  1. Ahmed R

    Trade business owners - what's your biggest operational headache?

    I'm a software developer looking to understand the real pain points in running a trade business (plumbing, electrical, building, etc). Not interested in selling anything - genuinely trying to learn what causes you the most stress or costs you the most money operationally. Is it: Chasing...
  2. Ahmed R

    How do you track business certificates and licenses?

    Hi all, I'm a software developer doing some research into operational challenges for UK small businesses. I'm currently looking at how business owners manage their expiring documents - things like trade certificates, operator licenses, public liability insurance, and any other compliance...
  3. B

    Help with a growing fraudulent operation targeting independent businesses.

    Hello, I am looking for some direction / help to discuss what appears to be a growing fraudulent operation both in the UK and overseas. We signed an international distribution agreement last year with a company based in Israel (who also covers SE Asia as a market). After much discussion (both...
  4. #TRADETALK with Carina Lepore

    #TRADETALK with Carina Lepore

    The bakery owner who doesn't bake and reigning champion of BBC's The Apprentice, Carina Lepore, talks all things business, the reason behind Dough Artisan Bakery, and of course COVID in the latest instalment of #TRADETALK. Could you tell me about yourself?"I am Carina Lepore and I am 32...
  5. #TRADETALK with Pamela Laird

    #TRADETALK with Pamela Laird

    From Dragons' Den to the final three on BBC's The Apprentice, Pamela Laird, founder of beauty company MoxiLoves, discusses business and Brexit, achievements and advice in this week's #TRADETALK. What is your background in business?'I started in business quite young. My mum has owned a...
  6. #TRADETALK with Lewis Ellis

    #TRADETALK with Lewis Ellis

    From getting the boot from Lord Sugar's boardroom when starring in BBC's The Apprentice to starting his own businesses during a global pandemic, Jasdip Sensi sits down with Lewis Ellis to discuss the impact of COVID-19, his achievements, regrets and his advice to anyone venturing into business...
  7. #TRADETALK with Carl Reader

    #TRADETALK with Carl Reader

    Serial entrepreneur, business adviser, and author of Boss It, Carl Reader chats all things business, the highs and lows of COVID and inspiring others to take the plunge into owning their own business. What is your background in business?'I actually started out at the age of 15. I left...