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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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#083 The Business Hub Show Podcast 02 October 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:02:00 +0000

This week we find out the advantages of using public transport to travel to work, ways we can save money in our business, a leading high street bank delivers a positive message for small businesses, more about cash-flow, the secrets of running a 30 year old successful business, a housing market update, and ways that we [...]

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#082 The Business Hub Show Podcast 25 September 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:02:51 +0000

This week we find out whether when submitting your accounts they should be Full or Abbreviated. The top 5 tips for running a successful marketing campaign for your business. How tele-summit marketing can reach your target audience, build your online presence and enable you to gain instant credibility in your niche. We find out about a couple [...]

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#081 The Business Hub Show Podcast 18 September 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:02:12 +0000

This week we find out how a local online creative network has grown to over 700 members with the help of a new online event management website. We find out about an upcoming local charity event with Dame Evelyn Glennie who is giving a presentation using music as a medium to explore listening. Find out [...]

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#080 The Business Hub Show Podcast 11 September 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:02:47 +0000

This week we bring you a special “Hub Law” Business Hub show. We discover the dramatic changes due to hit the legal landscape in October and the strategic issues facing law firms. Common legal problems business can face with employees and how to deal with them. Hidden dangers and pitfalls for business entering into commercial leases and [...]

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#079 The Business Hub Show Podcast 04 September 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:02:33 +0000

In this weeks show we find out how a local farmer has changed his business around by becoming a manufacturer and distributor. In our weekly insight into financial matters we discover that Directors can be disqualified. We hear the story of a business that has craftily grown from a pub to the boardroom. How the [...]

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#078 The Business Hub Show Podcast 28 August 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:02:29 +0000

In this weeks show we’ll be finding out about importance of local fresh produce, discover the background to a local business leaders group. Find out the Do’s and Dont’s of cold calling. We find out how you can find your Money mojo. Find out how celebrates are failing to impress female shoppers. We discover the advantages or [...]

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#077 The Business Hub Show Podcast 21 August 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:02:49 +0000

In this weeks show we’ll be asking, with all the negative news in the press at the moment, exactly what is going on in the world of business? We uncover why technology gurus in Cambridge have unsociable networks. Why “Siver-Start-Ups” are important to the recovery of the UK economy. Community TV comes to Cambridge and opens [...]

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#076 The Business Hub Show Podcast 14 August 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:02:57 +0000

In this weeks show we find out the importance of Google Places will it can affect your site’s ranking on Google. How businesses can help victims and families displaced by recent UK riots. An interesting CCTV offering being implemented within a community network. What businesses should be aware of regarding riots and insurance. Alternative funding options [...]

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#075 The Business Hub Show Podcast 07 August 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:02:11 +0000

In this weeks show we find out about the Cambridge phenomenon and how “Doing Business” in Cambridge has changed over the last 50 years. Our topic for this weeks insight into finances is: “The Inland Revenue Cometh” We learn about how a local company was nominated for The National Business Awards. We find out how [...]

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#074 The Business Hub Show Podcast 31 July 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:02:25 +0000

In this weeks show we learn how to create websites that are successful for businesses. We’ll be learning about Best Networking Dinner events and tips on building business networks. Discover what businesses can expect from the economy in the next 2-3 years. How current world events will be affecting the economics of business. Learn how to market your [...]

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#073 The Business Hub Show Podcast 24 July 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:02:08 +0000

In this weeks show with Mark in his holiday Bermuda shorts, we find out how holidays can drive up employees stress. Garry Mumford’s shares his insights on the best ways of setting up a company structure with regard to tax. We find out about Google+ and how it compare to FaceBook and Twitter. We learn [...]

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#072 The Business Hub Show Podcast 17 July 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:02:51 +0000

In this weeks show we learn Marks strategy for spending his lottery millions (if he ever won), the spending habits of UK holidaymakers. Find out how your business could win £3,000 to spend on international marketing research. Discover why not all accounting software is the same. We learn what recent mobile phone usage reveals about telephone [...]

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#071 The Business Hub Show Podcast 10 July 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:02:11 +0000

In this weeks show we hear from enterprise award winning students who also recently won a top media award, learn about the process of building a website. We find out about the “Creative Cambridge Big Summer BBQ”. Find out about the “Step Up Business Competition” where the winning entrepreneur could walk away with £32,000 worth of prizes. [...]

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#070 The Business Hub Show Podcast 03 July 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:02:33 +0000

In this weeks show we learn about cookies that could cost your business £500,000. Everything you ever wanted to know about Management Accounts. Business Link launches their Summer Startup Campaign. The true impact and that counterfeit software brings to your business, hints and tips on utilising video to promote your business, The Future of Wireless International Conference, how [...]

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#069 The Business Hub Show Podcast 26 June 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:02:01 +0000

In this weeks show we learn about a new approach to business networking, How a start-up business is using social media to build up relationships and gather ideas of customers individual requirements.We discover techniques for telling your customers how much you are worth and how much they should pay. How Hyundai won the Which Magazine Car Manufacturer of the Year Award. [...]

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#068 The Business Hub Show Podcast 19 June 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:02:37 +0000

In this weeks show we learn how your credit status is like a passport, find out about a free IT seminar in London. We learn the advantages and disadvantages about company cars. Take a close look at a creative industries social network, discover the importance of apprenticeships, explore the secrets behind building successful teams, get an [...]

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#067 The Business Hub Show Podcast 12 June 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:02:22 +0000

In this weeks show we find out about a new networking event and an upcoming Business Exhibition in Ely. We delve into the delicate art of body language and communications, and find out how to spot lovers, liars, and business partners. What you should consider when selling your business. We look into how copyright is being [...]

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#066 The Business Hub Show Podcast 05 June 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:02:17 +0000

In this weeks show we talk to a finalist of Barclay’s One Small Step Competition. We find out the story behind a locally invented asset tracking system that’s set to take the world by storm. We learn about the Discovering Start-ups Competition which is offering local tech start-ups a ‘dream ticket’ to pitch to 25 leading investors – [...]

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#065 The Business Hub Show Podcast 29 May 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:02:18 +0000

In this weeks show we explore QR Codes, look at the problems we had publishing our podcasts on iTunes, investigate at some of the changes coming along that affecting business finances. We’ll also take a look at morale in the office, and upcoming event “Pitching for Management”, and finally we find out who in the [...]

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#064 The Business Hub Show Podcast 22 May 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 22 May 2011 09:02:31 +0000

In this weeks show we find out why Duxford Imperial War Museum turned to iPhone Apps to keep their visitors up to date. We look at the process of managing cash flow. Talk to Marie Curie Cancer Care about their latest fund raising project. Find out 5 positive business indicators for 2011. We look at pricing [...]

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#063 The Business Hub Show Podcast 15 May 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 15 May 2011 09:02:43 +0000

In this weeks show we discuss Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype, local biotech company that has achieved TV fame and fortune, how to acquire bank funding for your business, coaching through the world of sales, Insights into outsourcing, how to detect the right business opportunity, and we tackle Green Apathy with UK TV celebrity Alistair McGowan. Interview with Dr [...]

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#062 The Business Hub Show Podcast 08 May 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 08 May 2011 09:02:59 +0000

In this weeks show we learn some of the facts behind fraudulent credit applications. How Coca-Cola is celebrating their 125th birthday. In our weekly A-Z of business success we look at “N” for networking. In our finance insights we take a look at some ideas to manage credit in your business, and find out how, thanks to outsourcing, [...]

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#061 The Business Hub Show Podcast 01 May 2011

ian@markandian.com (Ian McKendrick and Mark Peters) — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:02:36 +0000

In this weeks show we speak to a our local councillor to find out about the Enterprise Zone. We take another delve into some clever new ideas for using outsourcing. We find out why sponsorship is so important for local members of the 2012 paralympics team. Seven tips for businesses to build Grade “A” business relationships. In our weekly A-Z [...]

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