In today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, my guest is sustainability brand ambassador Lynne Lambourne.

We spoke about the potential for greenwashing as opposed to true sustainability, how small businesses can start going about becoming sustainable, how to market the ways in which you are sustainable, and a lot more!

You can connect with Lynne at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-lambourne-90667b2/ and her website is at https://lynnelambourne.com/.

The link to the tool provided by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce that I mentioned can be found at https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/sustainability/ .

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On today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, my guest was Rebecca Mian, Director of People Services at Benenden Health.

We spoke about the campaign launched by Benenden Health, in partnership with the Fawcett Society and Cherry Healey, which shines a light on the gender health gap in the UK in a bid to break down the barriers that lead to poorer health outcomes for women.

Identifying some of the key issues they face in the workplace, more than two thirds of women (70%) said they find it challenging dealing with periods at work, while 62% have faced challenges when pregnant. In this instance, almost half revealed that they have had difficulty when trying to conceal a pregnancy in the workplace and two thirds of women (64%) say they have struggled with the impact of the menopause at work.

You can connect with Rebecca at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-mian-644a913a/ and the Benenden Health website is at https://www.benenden.co.uk/ .

For more on the report and the associated campaign, go to https://www.benenden.co.uk/newsroom/gender-health-gap-2024/ .

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On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 15th August 2024 my guests were marketing expert Deb Mason and executive coach Amanda Bouch, who joined me to talk about their work, and to discuss a range of business news stories.

I started the show with one from the Hilary playlist – “Oblivious” from Aztec Camera. You can hear it at https://youtu.be/2B2Sc2G_5ZA?si=1fHmy9MFGLMGtC5N.

Deb then spoke about her work with Clean Linen and Workwear, including how they professionally launder products for the hospitality sector, with a range of reasons that doing it at home is not a good idea! We also talk about how they ensure they’re eco-friendly.

You can connect with Deb via https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahvmason-socialmediaconsultant/ and their website is at https://www.cleanservices.co.uk/ .

Amanda then spoke about her work running Amanda Bouch Consulting including a discussion about the scale of businesses where she delivers coaching and the pros and cons of working with larger businesses, as well as the common theme within her work.

For more see https://www.amandabouchconsulting.co.uk/ and you can connect with Amanda at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabouch/.

Her music choice was “We didn’t start the fire” by Billy Joel, because she loves him and loves the song, and it has a great message. You can hear it at https://youtu.be/eFTLKWw542g?si=UGXiuEBinrl3wuCQ.

We stayed with Amanda for her business news story, which was https://hrzone.com/performance-management-doesnt-work-for-98-of-chros/ - what even is that, and why isn’t it working?

We then played Deb’s choice of music – “Dirty Laundry”, by Nickelback. No prizes for guessing why she chose it! You can hear it at https://youtu.be/9iUOFerRum8?si=RP_NJ-47xu_g_yIQ.

Deb then chose for us the story at https://www.marketingweek.com/why-it-works-meerkats-insurance-memorable/ - it’s known as a fluent device and has had great success, but why? And Amanda shared a very relevant and surprising part of her past with us, as part of the answer!

We then talked about my story - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgedy443ldqo - how mad to make the decision the did with no consultation or announcement, but how great to then listen to their customers and do a U-turn.

The last song is another from the Hilary playlist – Squeeze with “Cool for Cats”- you can hear it at https://youtu.be/uJ2cEc_TCH8?si=v1C0at4fTcUXkucn .

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Welcome to today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, with my guest Alice Beer, consumer expert and TV presenter.

We spoke about the second annual report from Virgin Red, which looks at how consumers interact with loyalty cards (or, as I call them, lack of loyalty cards!).

Some great input for you as a consumer, but think about it from a business perspective – how can you motivate loyalty in your customers, and benefit from that?

You can follow Alice at https://www.instagram.com/thisisalicebeer/?hl=en and the Virgin Red website is at https://www.virgin.com/virgin-red/ .

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On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 1st August 2024, my guests were marketing expert Vicky White and travel expert Janet Lacey, who joined me to talk about their work, and to discuss a range of business news stories.

I started the show with a track from Kenny Rogers – “The Gambler”. Just a small clue as to what I’d done the previous day. You can hear it at https://youtu.be/7hx4gdlfamo?si=-i-SRTwmC0ZyxNfO.

Janet then spoke about her work with Not Just Travel, including how they turn your dreams and aspirations into an amazing trip. You can connect with Janet via https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-lacey-stelling-24034911/ and their website is at https://thelaceys.notjusttravel.com/ .

Vicky then spoke about her work running White Communications including a discussion about the importance of a marketing strategy, and whether you should rely on Chat GPT to write that for you.

For more see https://whitecommunications.co.uk/ and you can connect with Vicky at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyannewhite/.

Her music choice was Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & the Waves, because it’s a great song for this weather, and a regular song played for the family in the car. You can hear it at https://youtu.be/iPUmE-tne5U?si=Vn-Y92YzjXWT9Nd_.

We stayed with Vicky for her business news story, which was https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/articles/czrjz1zy3k1o - the first time the BBC Sport website has featured on The Business Show. The power of social media was clearly demonstrated by the spread of this picture, doing good for everyone involved, and the conversation spread into the benefits of posting personal items on LinkedIn.

We then played Janet’s choice of music – “Across the Universe”, by The Beatles. She chose it because it paints a picture of what she does for her clients! You can hear it at https://youtu.be/90M60PzmxEE?si=xim5yxP0VKQnmx4Q.

Janet then chose for us the story at https://ipsos-insight-llc.foleon.com/effie/ipsos-dynamic-effectiveness/breaking-taboos - is it a good marketing philosophy to shock your audience?

We then talked about Vicky’s other story - https://www.marketingtechnews.net/news/2024/apr/02/50-of-consumers-can-detect-ai-generated-content/ - that means 50% can’t!

The last song is another clue as to what I’d done the day before the show – Lady Gaga with “Poker Face”- you can hear it at https://youtu.be/bESGLojNYSo?si=s7izXgsTaomAJod5 .

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On today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, my guest is Dr Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology at the University of London.

She spoke about her report focusing on UK’s ‘out of control shoplifting epidemic’ and suggests solutions to tackle the issue – definitely an episode of interest to our listeners in the world of brick & mortar retail sales!

You can connect with her via https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-emmeline-taylor-phd-8989b648/ and you can listen to The Retail Crime Podcast via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpU4nUWSjxYNk2xmVfYFFtA/videos and all popular platforms.

If you want to connect with me, to talk about the mentoring and coaching I deliver to small businesses, or if you think you'd be a good guest on the show, please do let me know. You can do that via https://www.linkedin.com/in/enterprisedoctor/ .


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On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 20th June 2024, my guests were marketing expert Sophie Comas and career coach Tanya Ces Maneiro, who joined me to talk about their work, and to discuss a the business news.

I started with a track from the Hilary playlist - Martha and the Muffins with “Echo Beach” – listen at https://youtu.be/lpqDTQOFvf0?si=U73bgbcEbgu82tA .

Tanya then spoke about her work with Vida Coaching, including the secret behind the name. See more on the career coaching that Tanya delivers at https://vidacoaching.co.uk/ .

Connect with Tanya via https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyacesmaneiro-careercoach/ .

Sophie then spoke about her work running Rimu Marketing – as you might expect from the name, it’s a full service marketing agency, acting as a virtual marketing team for their clients. Sophie did also explain where her company name came from!

For more see https://www.rimumarketing.co.uk/ and connect with Sophie at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiecomas/ .

Her music choice was “I Want to Break Free” by Queen, because it’s one of her all time favourites - listen at https://youtu.be/f4Mc-NYPHaQ?si=XHcy2vrnmiVgx34Q – great video!

We stayed with Sophie for her business news, which was https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/managing-the-school-holiday-juggle-bright-horizons - a range of conflicting factors – is working unsociable hours the answer?

We then played Tanya’s music – “Mother”, by Meghan Trainor, chosen because she’d just been to a gig which included Meghan on the bill, and she was great! Listen at https://youtu.be/9coyY-SPIXU?si=mNfyFyV-DWJ7NUzK.

Tanya then chose for us the story at https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2024/06/18/54-of-individuals-continue-to-work-on-vacation-what-is-the-cost/ - should you work when on holiday? At what cost?

We then squeezed in a short chat found by me, on entrepreneurs not worrying about being different as reported at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3gg58j2yd0o . Do we worry about being different?

The last song is another from the Hilary playlist - you can hear Squeeze with “Cool for Cats” at https://youtu.be/uJ2cEc_TCH8?si=RyoOolKOOXfcT6XK.

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On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 6th June 24, my guests were house sitting business owner Lamia Walker and business advisor Richard Knight, who joined me to talk about their work, and discuss a range of business news stories.

I started with a track from the Hilary playlist- The Cure with “Boys Don’t Cry” – https://youtu.be/9GkVhgIeGJQ?si=UshzWkp2oYNa3YyW is where you can hear it.

Richard then spoke about his work with Bizpedia, a high-end business club, which is a networking group for people running medium to large businesses – see more at https://www.bizpedia.com/.

Connect with Richard via https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizpedia-richard/.

Lamia then spoke about HouseSitMatch – as you might expect it’s a cross between Airbnb and Match.com - an international network facilitating house sitting and pet sitting all over the world.

For more see https://www.housesitmatch.com and their reviews (4.9 / 5.0) are at https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/housesitmatch.com. Depending on when you’re reading this, their 20% Off Discount code of PERFECT20 might still work!

Connect with Lamia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamia-walker/.

Richard’s music choice was “Can the Can” by Suzi Quatro, because he heard it recently and thought we’d like to too - listen at https://youtu.be/7SXWgC0SLCA?si=-1rdvhgLMei_xYNX .

His business story was https://www.fsb.org.uk/resources-page/how-to-tackle-mental-ill-health-in-your-firm.html - how does one do that, and is the answer different for small businesses?

Lamia’s music was next – “Get the Party Started”, by Pink. She chose it because she uses it to energise her. Hear it at https://youtu.be/mW1dbiD_zDk?si=a9cdOtrRlP4V5uPX.

She then chose https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/right-to-disconnect-rules-company-emails-wfh-0qb6qsk6r - should the onus be on the sender or the receiver?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjrr5ee5zv8o was suggested by me. Great story - large issue – think about value. Did you notice they’re all 5 letter words??

We then talked about marketing in a downturn, based on https://www.fsb.org.uk/resources-page/marketing-tips-during-a-downturn.html which Richard found. Should marketing be the first spend to be cut, or the last?

The last song is another from the Hilary playlist - hear Joy Division with “Transmission” at https://youtu.be/6dBt3mJtgJc?si=hhG_pJlUe2SxLLV_ .

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