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#123 The Business Hub Show Podcast 15 July 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 09:00:39 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news. In our financial insight we will be exploring the importance of Financial Management. We talk the Director of International Business Development for the State of Louisiana and find out how they are working together with the UKTI to increase international trade. We find out about commercial applications of [...]

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#122 The Business Hub Show Podcast 08 July 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 09:00:34 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news. In our financial insight we find out everything you ever wanted to know – and more – about Business Angels, we discover why 8,000 small- and medium-sized firms say that the pace of activity is far too slow for a sustainable recovery, and we learn [...]

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#121 The Business Hub Show Podcast 01 July 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:00:45 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news. In our financial insight we find out if business tax is fair. In our Spotlight on Marketing we explore the AA brand. We find out about a VIP business breakfast that’s happening at the Peterborough East Of England Show. In light of the thousands [...]

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#120 The Business Hub Show Podcast 24 June 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:20:52 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news, how South Cambridgeshire District Council is simplifying planning for local businesses. In our weekly financial insight we look at more alternative funding options. The trials and tribulations of starting a fruit distribution business, and finally, how you can easily integrate sustainability in your businesses. Yasmin Bodalbhai gives...

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#119 The Business Hub Show Podcast 17 June 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:00:36 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news, how a university graduate set up a car auction business in Cambridge, In this weeks financial insight Mark and Garry discuss how current world events are impacting small businesses. and finally, how Cambridgeshire County Council and Trinity collage teamed together to launch a new bank to support [...]

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#118 The Business Hub Show Podcast 10 June 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:00:27 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news, find out how a local business woman set up a successful health food business, we talk to an avid blogger who is making a living over Twitter selling cut flowers. In this weeks financial insight we look at Factoring and Invoice Discounting, discover some useful survey statistics on Brainstorming, [...]

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#117 The Business Hub Show Podcast 03 June 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:24 +0000

In this week’s show we look at the local business news, We learn about Spot Factoring, We discover how a local animal experience business expands, Why East Anglia is bullish about the year ahead, How we can improve our life and career by improving our brand, and how local businesses can help with a local [...]

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#116 The Business Hub Show Podcast 27 May 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:52:10 +0000

In this week’s show we have a one hour special all about managing your reputation online. In this weeks finance tip we take a close look at a local organisation that is focused on making smaller loans to businesses that may have been refused bank lending or for some other reason does not qualify. Interview with [...]

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#115 The Business Hub Show Podcast 20 May 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:00:40 +0000

In this week’s show we look at how a local handbag business has taken off, we learn about an investment opportunity for your new startup business, In our weekly finance section we take a close look a crowd funding and how it works, how new research released today shows that three quarters of work-from-home mums are unprepared for [...]

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#114 The Business Hub Show Podcast 13 May 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:00:06 +0000

This week’s show is a one hour special program with Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer.com where we learn the full story behind how he set up and grew his business into the success it is today. We also speak with Garry Mumford of Insight Associates in his weekly finance feature, about Small Businesses.Interview with Matt [...]

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#113 The Business Hub Show Podcast 06 May 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 06 May 2012 09:00:47 +0000

We start this weeks show with an overview of this weeks top business news, in our weekly finance section continue with Fixed and Current Assets part 2. We pull everything together in stage 4 of our Spotlight on Marketing. A Dragons Den winning Entrepreneur shares his journey of success. We find out about an event [...]

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#112 The Business Hub Show Podcast 29 April 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:24 +0000

We start this weeks show with an overview of this weeks top business news, in our weekly finance section we find out about fixed and current assets. Delve into the 24th annual Sunday Times Rich List which is published today. We look at ethical shopping and animal welfare. How the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade [...]

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#111 The Business Hub Show Podcast 22 April 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:00:44 +0000

We start this weeks show with an overview of this weeks top business news, we look at a new report that reveals the stresses and strains of running a new business, we look at how cyber attacks are costing businesses millions of pounds, and what we can do to protect ourselves, we look at how [...]

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#110 The Business Hub Show Podcast 15 April 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:00:24 +0000

We start this weeks show with an overview of this weeks top business news, in our financial insight this week we look at how a lack of attention to accuracy adversely affected one particular business, we talk to the winners of the East of England’s Export for Growth prize about how they benefited from their $5000 prize, we [...]

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#109 The Business Hub Show Podcast 08 April 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:00:03 +0000

We start this weeks show with an overview of this weeks top business news, an upcoming event that will help you to get paid, we find out about a new business group that has moved into Ely Cathedral, in our financial insight this week we look at Fraud, we also find out about the launch [...]

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#108 The Business Hub Show Podcast 01 April 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:00:04 +0000

We start this weeks show with a look at this weeks business news, our weekly financial insight topic is: “Year Ends And All That…” In our monthly Spotlight on Marketing we look at creating the marketing plan, we explore the reasons why entrepreneurs are being held back; we find out where business owners lose their [...]

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#107 The Business Hub Show Podcast 25 March 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:00:13 +0000

In this weeks show we talk about the effect of the governments recent budget announcement about boosting bank lending to small and medium sized businesses, How a local young businessman built an empire of ice cream. We explore the key points of the 2012 budget, find out how to get the most out of outsourcing, [...]

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#106 The Business Hub Show Podcast 18 March 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:00:18 +0000

This weeks show is entirely dedicated to Rachel Elnaugh, founder of Red Letter Days as she talks about her journey in business, The Dragons Den, and her latest project “The Big Om”. In our weekly finance section Garry shares his financial insights and tips on Finding Cash In Your Business Interview with Rachel Elnaugh, Changemaker [...]

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#105 The Business Hub Show Podcast 11 March 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:00:25 +0000

In this weeks show we delve into the growth of JCI, how advances in print-on-demand technologies makes it easier to become a published author,learn about the upcoming Cambridge Dyslexia Exhibition, a new “Intimate” business network, we find out about a new online media tool to help companies monitor and lead public perception online, and finally, [...]

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#104 The Business Hub Show Podcast 04 March 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:58:07 +0000

In this weeks show we get a round up of this weeks business news, receive a MasterClass on Margins, Mark-Ups and Profits, we find out about managers, how good (or how bad) they are, we learn some inside sales tips, we find out everything we need to know for implementing reliable information systems within our [...]

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#103 The Business Hub Show Podcast 26 February 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:02:58 +0000

In this weeks show we find out how confident communication skills can give your business the edge, how business growth causes cultural change and how you can deal with it, Policy development for protecting your business and employees using social media, Everything you wanted to know about Marketing Tactics, a Master Class in understanding the [...]

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#102 The Business Hub Show Podcast 19 February 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:02:06 +0000

In this weeks show begins with our weekly round up of business news. We find out why document storage is important for your business. We hear from a selection of the winners from the Cambridge Business Mums award. How business move from infancy to maturity. We search for budding inventors from across the UK to [...]

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#101 The Business Hub Show Podcast 12 February 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:02:49 +0000

In this weeks show, a round-up of this weeks business news, some ideas for your finance diary, how to write the perfect business plan, processes to gain funding for community projects, how business start ups in e-Britain don’t have confidence in their technology skills, how price comparison sites could leave you exposed to risk, how [...]

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#100 The Business Hub Show Podcast 05 February 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:02:27 +0000

In this weeks special “100th” show Mark and Ian each pick their top three interviews of the previous 99 Business Hub shows. We’ll be hearing from Doug Richard of School For Startups, Penny Power of Ecademy, Chris Barnardo of The Wand Company, Tom Dickson of BlendTec, Simon Chaplin of GreenStones and Garry Mumford of Insight [...]

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#099 The Business Hub Show Podcast 29 January 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:02:22 +0000

In this weeks show we learn some tips on taking the plunge to set up a new business, interpret the findings of the ‘Deal Appeal Britain Report’, how pressure is being put on schools to promote entrepreneurial learning, Another masterclass in marketing, the latest figures on the impact on the high street of on-line shopping, [...]

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#098 The Business Hub Show Podcast 22 January 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:02:33 +0000

In this weeks show we learn about a fund-raising event local businesses need to attend, Learn some possible good news for the local business economy , an insight into mystery shopping, the upcoming Auto-Enrolement Pension Obligations, A local new clothing business, Deputy PM Nick Clegg tells us about apprenticeships and promoting businesses in Cambridgeshire, and [...]

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#097 The Business Hub Show Podcast 15 January 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:02:21 +0000

In this weeks show we find out what business can expect in 2012, how toxic work relationships can impact your the bottom line, everything you needed to know about business premises, the importance of sound business planning in today’s turbulent economic situation and top tips for bringing your team together to help your business grow. [...]

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#096 The Business Hub Show Podcast 08 January 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:02:48 +0000

In this weeks show we find out about an upcoming Cambridge Mum’s Business Conference, The 10 things that should be on your invoice, how South Cambs District is Council helping local businesses, and finally, Ian McKendrick shares his research on the importance of finding your business niche audience in Social Media. Interview with Alison Pinney who [...]

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#095 The Business Hub Show Podcast 01 January 2012

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:02:36 +0000

In this weeks show we discover a new measurement for CSR, find out how your business can win in 1012, how you can find your niche opportunity, the advantages of running business events around your niche, Top Ten Tips for creating effective and successful newsletters. Interview with Jill Poet, Managing Director at Organisation for Responsible Businesses [...]

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#094 The Business Hub Show Podcast 18 December 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:02:58 +0000

In this weeks show we explore how body language can be used in business, we look at the ins and outs of Outsourcing, two local retailers share their feedback on the opportunities and impacts on the recent Mary Portas report, we look at how incorrect employee posture can have a serious impact your bottom line, [...]

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#093 The Business Hub Show Podcast 11 December 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:02:32 +0000

In this weeks show we begin with the top business stories from this weeks business news, the inside story and everything you wanted to know about being of a TV Dragons Den winner, The Top Ten Tips for managing your businesses credit, and finally, a masterclass in how you could be running your business by [...]

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#092 The Business Hub Show Podcast 04 December 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:02:01 +0000

In this weeks show we begin with a Corporate Social Responsibility project that’s become an opportunity for businesses in the region, an analysis of the Chancellors Autumn Budget, we learn some tips on writing for the web, and find out about affiliate marketing, and how your business could win a share of a One Million [...]

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#091 The Business Hub Show Podcast 27 November 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:02:56 +0000

In this weeks show we begin with a roundup of this weeks top business news stories, what’s needed to create and communicate effective policies for managing Social Media, the four stages of a successful marketing strategy, marketing terminology explained, how to avoid common tax problems, analysis of the 5 types of horrible bosses, and finally [...]

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#090 The Business Hub Show Podcast 20 November 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:02:34 +0000

In this week show we find out about streamlining business processes, how to market your businesses in times or austerity. In our finance section we learn why we should be looking forwards and not back. We hear from a student who set up their multimillion pound business while still at university. Finally, we find out [...]

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#089 The Business Hub Show Podcast 13 November 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:02:53 +0000

In this week show we find out about a new product for your iPad that make television more sociable, how to mix up your social media to appeal to a wider audience, why businesses are cancelling their Christmas parties, your chance to win £500 towards your own Christmas Party. We also discover the social Media policies you [...]

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#088 The Business Hub Show Podcast 06 November 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:02:11 +0000

This week we interview the winners, finialists and dignitaries at the Ely Standard, East Cambridgeshire Business Awards. In our financial insight this week “Don’t Get Caught”, we also put out an appeal to boost the numbers in the Guinness Book Of Records attempt for the largest English Cream Tea event in the world, and finally we learn about [...]

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#087 The Business Hub Show Podcast 30 October 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:02:47 +0000

This week we find out why the CBI calls for more funding to be made available, how to get a grip on the BIG numbers in your finances, how to deliver killer presentations, dealing with hecklers, how a Baby guide raised over £16,000 for local maternity units, and finally, the 2011 Future 100 awards and [...]

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#086 The Business Hub Show Podcast 23 October 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:02:16 +0000

This week we find out some top tips on how small businesses can move forward, discover a new executive network called Link 4 Growth, SME 7, a seven step programme to transform your business, explore alternative payment methods. We talk to two inventors about their inventions, firstly the BillBandit, used for managing business bills and receipts, [...]

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#085 The Business Hub Show Podcast 16 October 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:02:46 +0000

This week we find out the cost of people in your business, how a simple black pot helped an organic dairy business take off, why many start-up businesses fail within their first three years, and we learn all about the Enterprise 2 Impact – Social Enterprise Conference taking place on Wednesday 19th October 2011. . Interview with Rachel Rowlands, founder [...]

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#084 The Business Hub Show Podcast 09 October 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:02:04 +0000

This week we find out how exceptional staff can help to become an award winning business, how to create and watch your financial KPI’s, an entrepreneurial idea of strategic placement of electric car charging points in restaurants, how to turn selling on its head by using social media strategies and tools, and we introduce our new brand [...]

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