Mind Your Business With Sara & Helen

P&P Strategy, Stalling Sales & Fear Of Social Media: Sara & Helen Have Your Back 16.07.2026 18min

Lovely questions from Karen, Tom and a mystery guest this week, as our entrepreneurial agony aunts assist with the best strategy when it comes to pricing deliveries, dealing with a sudden, unexpected decline in sales and the fear of entering into the world social media. Email info@mypod.com with your queries, or via the channels below.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Business Grows With You - Don't Forget To Grow With It! 14.07.2026 49min

BHAGs (that's Big Hairy Audacious Goals), work-life balance and staff knocking off early to watch the footy are the amuses bouches for our big chat about why developing your own skills our business is fundamental to its growth. Sara has a great analogy to reinforce this thesis - as the girls discuss self-confidence, developing a positive mindset and how to identify areas of weakness you might need to focus on improving. Sara's Simon, meanwhile, provides our weekly words of wisdom - but will they be numbers related, we wonder?Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When's The Right Time To Launch A New Business As A Mum & Other Questions: Sara And Helen Have Your Back 09.07.2026 18min

Helen is worried about spamming her customers, Jeff is nervous about diversifying his cricket business, and we have an anonymous mum who wants to start her own business but is fearful of taking the plunge. As every, Sara & Helen are here to help. Email your questions to hello@mybpod.com.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sell Yourself AND Your Business: The Importance Of Creating A Trusted Personal Brand 07.07.2026 58min

Both Sara and Helen are experts in creating a brand using the various tools at their disposal, and fully appreciate the value (considered) self-promotion can add to the growth of your business. Here, they share tips, unfortunate mistakes and hard-fought wins so that you can build a profile that'll punch hard with your customers. in keeping with the honesty the podcast is known for, Helen is currently experiencing a crisis of confidence in this department - it's hard putting yourself out there all the time - so Sara provides reassurance that it's worthwhile persevering. Not least because Helen might very well be the trailblazer when it comes to creating a brand! We also have a newsflash: Sara has been diagnosed with ADHD, and shares her thoughts on how it's affected and defined her life as an entrepreneur.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Promote Your Business With Style & Get Noticed: Sara & Helen Have The Answers 02.07.2026 19min

In our our latest Q&A, Isobel wants to know what to consider when redesigning the signage for her independent shoe shop, Kathryn is worrying about raising prices for the dog-walking company she's taking over, and Heather wonders how to market her bridal service when she doesn't get (many!) repeat customers. Sara & Helen's advice is excellent not just for these three lovely ladies, but for anyone who runs a small business. Send your questions to info@mybpod.com or get in touch via the channels below.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be More Boring! Why The Unsexy Side Of Business Really Matters 30.06.2026 1h 1min

Cashflow, software plugins, warehouse management systems and stock & sales reports may not sound sexy to the average entrepreneur, but Sara and Helen are here to assure you that the boring stuff is the foundation of any successful business. Giving the nitty-gritty due care and attention is non-negotiable, and provides your operation with the best opportunity to flourish, grow and realise its full potential. We also find out how Helen almost got scammed (again), and why Sara hates the sunshine. And it's the turn of Uncle Matt to offer his words of wisdom.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Head Versus Heart & Other Dilemmas: Sara & Helen Answer YOUR Questions 25.06.2026 17min

Entrepreneurial agony aunts Sara & Helen answer questions from Jenn, Ali, Rosemary. Jennie is weighing up a head versus heart dilemma when it comes to finding a venue for her new performing arts business, Abi is wondering if it's a mentor she needs or something else, and Rosemary is suffering a crisis of confidence as she struggles to reach customers post-pandemic. If you need the gals' help email hello@mybpod.com or get in touch via the channels belowUseful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Family Affair: The Highs & Lows Of Running A Business With Your Nearest & Dearest 23.06.2026 1h 5min

Simon, Matt, Mam and Dad are all people you're familiar with if you're a regular listener to the podcast. You'll also know how central the husbands and parents are to Sara and Helen's business lives. In this episode, the gals provide a warts and all exploration of what it entails to work with a partner or relative. (Both do, and pretty much always have, in case you aren't aware!) From bringing domestic strife into the workplace to laying down the law to your other half, no stone is left unturned as they reveal the pros and cons of keeping business in the family. Speaking of which, Sara's hubby Simon makes his debut on Let's Be Frank with some choice accountancy advice.USEFUL RESOURCESGorgias - Helen's customer management software recommendation5 Dysfunctions Of A Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni - Sara's 'on-topic' book recommendationUseful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Create A Buzz About Your Business & Share It With The World: Sara & Helen Answer YOUR Questions 18.06.2026 17min

It's a momentous day for our entrepreneurial agony aunts, as Sara and Helen receive their first ever voice note. It's from Becky, and it's about the merits of setting up a company versus remaining a sole trader. We also receive a question from Lance about promoting his new invention, and advise Gemma on setting up a newsletter - which, take Sara's word for it, is something every business needs to have. If you have burning question for the girls to answer, send it in either written or spoken form to hello@mybpod.com, or via Instagram or our Facebook community. We really would love to hear your dulcet tones, so don't be a shy bairn!Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Morning, Mr Magpie! How To Tell A Shiny Opportunity From A Costly Distraction 16.06.2026 56min

Every entrepreneur has a running list of brilliant ideas, half-started ventures, and products that will change the world. But how do you identify which ones actually deserve your time? The girls offer practical advice about how to separate a genuine opportunity from potential disaster, build a business strategy that acts as a filter, and create a culture where the best ideas get a proper chance to work. Sara shares the brilliant eight-question framework she uses to assess every new thought before commiting to it. And, in identifying a deep-and-meaningful business insight relating to the pigs on Clarkson's Farm, Helen sheds a tear or two - much to Sara's derision!Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motivation, Moving Roles & Mentoring - Sara & Helen Answer YOUR Questions 11.06.2026 21min

In our weekly therapy session, Sara and Helen deal with listener queries about how to keep going in the workplace, making the right move after a change of professional circumstances, and what it takes to be a mentor. We also appoint a Japanese ambassador without approval (cheers, Levan), and get a rude - if not terrifying - interruption from the gals' dad, Frank.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sell The Sizzle, Not The Sausage! How To Market Dreams, Not Just Reality 09.06.2026 44min

The girls are back from a family holiday, and - in addition to sharing poolside antics - can't resist deconstructing their trip from a business perspective. What do you expect? It's in their bones! When it comes buying a package holiday or, indeed, a sausage, there are no shortage of options for the consumer. So how do you differentiate yourself from the competition, especially if you're not as cheap? Sara and Helen have loads of ideas as to how to make your product or service sizzle. We also ave a neat tip regarding credit cards, and their dad Frank makes a welcome return to the pod with words of wisdom about loyalty.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Building Trust To Being A Busy Fool: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions 04.06.2026 24min

As has become the norm in our weekly Q&A, everyone's favourite entrepreneurial agony aunts, Sara and Helen, field queries from our wonderful community with the help of ... our wonderful community! So it is that Jo, Julie and Ali receive advice and ideas on how to build trust in a new product, broaden a client-base and avoid being a busy fool. If you want help with your business, email hello@mybpod.com.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stick Or Twist - When Is The Right Time To Grow? 02.06.2026 56min

Risk it all, be hyper-conservative, or position yourself somewhere in between? Growth is sexy, as Sara feely admits, but not necessarily the right way to develop your business. The girls reflect upon the merits of pushing on or holding back when it comes to expansion. And there are merits to both, depending on your circumstances. Plenty to consider, including whether it's an ambition you even want to embrace. Sara's husband, Simon, makes his debut on the podcast with some practical accountancy advice, and Jill wonders if she's the only one who thinks her friends perceive small business owners to have endless amounts of free-time (surprise, surprise - they don't, is the general consensus) ...Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pricing, Franchising & Manufacturing - Sara & Helen Answer Questions With YOUR Help! 28.05.2026 19min

Michelle, Jojo & Savannah have queries - with Michelle getting bespoke advice from our Facebook community. Superb advice from the gals, as ever. We'd love your questions, so email us at hello@mybpod.com. Sara also promises you information on franchising, so if you're keen to get involved, here are one or two places to start ...RightbizFranchise Direct UK Which FranchiseDaltons Business Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Till Doesn't Ring By Magic! Achievable Strategies To Rocket Sales 26.05.2026 59min

Helen describes this as one of the biggest lessons she's learnt in business: if you want to make even a single sale, you have to bend your back. She and Sara have tales to tell as to where they've got it wrong on this front, and plenty practical advice so you can avoid making the same mistakes. Uncle Matt offers words of wisdom on AI, Helen reveals a weekly win regarding her bank account, and Sara explains why she's amassed a wardrobe stacked full of purple garments. We also hear why every business could do with appealing to Janets, Jeans and Emmas ...Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity Service Special With Geoff Ramm: Inspirational Advice On How To Supercharge Your Business For FREE! 21.05.2026 46min

This man is a GENIUS, and you need to hear what he has to say about the power of celebrity service for your small business. In fact, you need to hear what he has to say if you want to be a better human. Geoff is flown around the world and paid big bucks to share his razor-sharp insights into how to make your customers love your offering and themselves. (Spoiler: these two things are not mutually exclusive!) But you get said insights for FREE in this very special episode, thanks to his longstanding relationship with Sara and Helen. And - it technically being our Q&A - Geoff throws himself headlong into questions from Kerry, Julianne and Amit. Red carpets (literally) for dogs, anyone? Be in no doubt, he's given his answers plenty of thought. Find out more about the the legend that is Geoff here, and also find him on our Facebook community.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sales On A Shoestring: Maximise A Measly Marketing Budget To Boost Your Bottom Line 19.05.2026 57min

From state-of-the-art software, special offers and social-media-savvy to canny collaborations, email marketing and good-old-fashioned ear-bending, Sara and Helen share tips on how to sell your company and secure a competitive edge with limited financial resources. Uncle Matt makes a surprise appearance to explain the pros and cons of AI, while it's the turn of Mam Sue to provide our weekly words of business wisdom. We also learn why Sara thinks it imperative we all be a bit more Meryl ...Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mam Guilt, Leaving A Career To Start A Business & Not Being Paid: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions 14.05.2026 15min

We take questions from listeners Ruth, Linda and Ben about judged entrepreneurial mothers, the pros and cons of leaving secure employment to start a new business, and what to do if you're not being paid for services rendered. Sara and Helen are here to help every Thursday, so email your questions to hello@mybpod.com.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shy Bairns Get Nowt! If You Don't Ask In Business, You Don't Get 12.05.2026 45min

In these most testing of economic times, it's imperative you take the initiative when it comes to boosting your margins. Sara and Helen offer practical advice about how to get something for nothing from suppliers, clients and customers - in turn improving your bottom line. Uncle Matt also makes his debut on the pod with words of wisdom about growth.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.