The Small Business Britain Podcast

Epizody

• S4 E12: All The Small Business Stuff 30.04.2026 22min

  So much going on in the world of Small Biz, so why not have a listen and get involved? Mich and Karen back with a run down
• S4 E11: Small Business Statements And Days 10.03.2026 22min

  This week we dip into the Chancellor's Spring Statement (it doesn't take long... ) and a bit about International Women's Day. Classic. We are hugely proud to be Patrons of The King's Trust so if you do one thing this week, do check out their good work. And
• S4 E10: Starting A Business From Wherever 10.02.2026 17min

  This week on the pod we talk about The Maple Review - our Government backed review into economic hardship and entrepreneurship. We believe everyone no matter their background or experience should have the opportunity to start and grow a business - but they do not. Please do have a listen in and do get in touch if you would like to get involved. Normal service, i.e. discussion about the new series of Rivals, will return next week, all small business related of course.
• S4 E9 New Year New Small You 14.01.2026 27min

  Kicking off the year with the usual fun from Small Business Britain, looking forward to 2026 and some cracking stuff (Small Business Saturday, The Small Awards, The Maple Review and more) and so Karen and Mich suggest 5 New Year Resolutions for you and your small business. And the odd cultural referral too... Enjoy
• S4 E8: What A Small Business Year! 17.12.2025 23min

  With an incredible Small Business Saturday DONE (and incredible scenes across the country, including Buckingham Palace!) we reflect on the highs of 2025 and all the small business excitement: Great British Pitch, The Small Awards (entries now open for 2026!), female entrepreneurs at Arsenal, trips to India, Innovate Access, Lilac Willow and Maple Reviews, and so much more. Join us for a reflect and round up. And a Merry Christmas to you and a peaceful New Year. See you in 2026!
• S4 E7: Small Business Saturday 04.12.2025 24min

  This week we are joined by our great friends at American Express - Dan Edelman, VP and Country Manager - to talk all about Small Business Saturday and why it is so important to get out and support your local small businesses this 6th December. Enjoy!
• S4 E6: Great British Small Businesses 23.11.2025 23min

  This week on the pod, Karen and Mich reflect on the Great British Pitch (phenomenal), launching Female Founders Fundamentals with Starling at Arsenal (epic), and the importance of a shared cultural moment. Check out Mich's business of the week Rumsey's Chocolates now: https://www.rumseys.co.uk/Who doesn't love chocolate in the cold and festive season....
• S4 E5: Small Business Goes Global 24.10.2025 22min

  This week we talk all about the Prime Minister's Business Delegation to India and how Michelle got on. We also dip into our favourite small businesses, and get a little carried away with our ideal coffee shop... Always the Nation's Favourite Businesses!
• S4 E4: Small Business On The Rise 05.10.2025 15min

  This week Karen and Mich share their experience of Labour Conference, excitement at the return to growth in the number of small businesses in the UK after 5 years of decline, and reflect on a mega week full of the Small & Mighty businesses. A cracking listen if we do say so.
• S4 E3: How To Start A Business 23.09.2025 25min

  Join us this week with your quick guide to starting a business! With a few detours via The Summer I Turned Pretty, as we do love a cultural moment. Want to start a side hustle? Fancy finally turning that idea into a business? Have a listen and let's do this. #NewTerm
• S4 E2: SmAll Change In Westminster 12.09.2025 23min

  Back into the swing of things after the summer break, the SBB team talk through the Ministerial changes in particular in the Department for Business and Trade and what this means for small businesses. There is some mention of K Pop Demon Hunters and imminent Rivals, but what more do you expect of this team tuned into the big cultural moments....
• S4 E1: Love It When A Small Business Plan Comes Together 31.07.2025 23min

  Back for Season 4! This week we dig into the newly launched Small Business Plan from the Government, how it will impact small businesses, and try without much luck to find a link to Oasis. Bear with us on that one. Enjoy and drop us a line about what you want to hear about in this season (we have guests and specials a plenty!)
• S3 E31: Tariffs, Steel, Usher, Espresso and a bit of Cybill Shepherd 15.04.2025 22min

  We would be remiss if we did not address the Tariffs mayhem, so this week we talk through the essentials and hopefully make it all make sense for you, plus some Government schemes announced last weekend to help businesses. Drink Out To Help Out anyone? Just kidding... Stay tuned for Usher and British Steel and the joy that is Grimsby.
• S3 E30: We Could All Use A Spring In Our Step 25.03.2025 23min

  The sun is trying to come out, so we are looking to the Spring to bring us renewed optimism for small businesses... This week we look at the opportunity of export, exciting developments at Naidex and a smattering of Tom Hiddleston. Keep on small business-ing folks
• S3 E29: All The Women, Independent Businesses 07.03.2025 22min

  It is International Women's Day this week - when is it not at SBB? - and so we are discussing why women are starting businesses less (what??), our IWD research with Starling Bank, and what we really think about the DEI conversation... I don't think our position here will be much of a surprise! Championing all people to start and grow a business is our business. Not just on IWD but all year round. Why not get involved https://smallbusinessbritain.uk/
• S3 E28: Entrepreneurs: 10 Lessons For Living 10.02.2025 23min

  This week on the Pod we share our lessons for living. It is all subjective of course, but this 10 (or 11? we lost count a bit in the middle there) will keep you and your small business on the right path. Remember - get sleep and take your vits. And No is a whole sentence.We may get t-shirts made...
• S3 E27: Diary Of An Entrepreneur 03.02.2025 26min

  This week we explore a day in the life of an entrepreneur - and let's be honest, it is not all early morning meditation and protein shakes. Though of course, you do you. The message is not to be put off by unrealistic expectations of what it means to be an entrepreneur - if you want to get up at 4am like Mark Wahlberg then go for it. But if you want to sleep until 10 and eat Deliveroo, feel free love. This episode is a classic of the cliche, how do you know if someone is vegan? Because they tell you. Apologies in advance for that.
• S3 E26: A Professor Walks Into A Bar.... 26.01.2025 29min

  Joining us this week is newly Professor-ed Professor Tom Williamson from ARU Peterborough, part of the team who set up the newest University in the UK. An entrepreneur by trade, Prof Tom has been part of our Small & Mighty Programme since the outset and also sits on the Steering Board of the Government backed Lilac Review into disability and entrepreneurship. A legend in expanding access to entrepreneurship to all. Enjoy
• S3 E25: Is AI Welsh And Other Future Of Work Stuff 20.01.2025 27min

  The team are joined this week by Garreth Hayes, Senior Marketing Director at Indeed, to talk about the future of work, are machines taking over jobs (spoiler no...) and how AI speaks to him in Welsh. Small businesses - fear not! The machines are not taking over yet...
• S3 E24: How To Be An Entrepreneur 09.01.2025 28min

  Welcome back to 2025 and the fab team at Small Business Britain welcome you back with energy and their best insights into How To Be An Entrepreneur. Spoiler, do NOT get up at 4am to meditate.... (well, you can if you like, but not a key recommendation). Enjoy and Happy New Year!