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Do you want the world to see your creative ideas? Blogs are a great way to show people who your are and what you do. That's why Today on The MYOB Show we discover how you too can be blogging success story. Who’s on the show Guest: Sally is a Journalist, Blogger and author of the Who's the Mummy blog. She also founded the Mad Blog Awards, Blog camp UK, Tots 100 and Foodies 100 blog Directories. Guest: "Molly Sears-Piccavey is a blogger originally from Nottinghamshire UK but has lived in Spain since 1998. She lives in Southern Spain in Granada where she writes her blog www.piccavey.com. Presenter: Dom O’Neill - With a Master of Arts in Radio Production (& Management) and a BA (Hon) Degree in Media Production plus 10 years experience in the broadcast industries in the UK - Dom knows how to survive and succeed in the creative freelance world. Producer: Alistair Goodier – Currently studying a Masters Degree in Radio Production (& Management) at the University of Sunderland. Why Listen? On the show we disco

On The MYOB Show this week we discover our top 10 tips for successfully breaking into the TV, entertainment and media industries. A creative career is as hard to get into today as ever these days so today’s show is a must listen for all media students, drama and film students plus all other new comers to the business. Who’s on the show? Presenter: Dom O'Neill – MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with an 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry is joined by… Guest: Nicki Nightingale - Nick has been prompting for 21 years in corporate events, conferences and broadcast TV. Guest: Rob Roy Collins -  Rob started out as a street performer back in 1999. Rob combines comedy, escapology and acrobatics live on stage and in the street. Producer: Alistair Goodier - Radio presenter and MA student studying Radio Production and Management at the University of Sunderland. Why listen? On the show our expert guests will discuss why our top 10 tips below really can accelerate your career

On The MYOB Show today we discover how to keep safe when you are working on location. If you are freelance, self employed or your own boss, your health and safety are paramount to your success! No matter if you're on location, filming, taking photos, recce-ing locations, researching, auditioning or traveling around for business the most important consideration when planning any trip away is keeping safety. There are really simple things you can do to make sure you and the people you are working with on location are as safe as possible. Find out what you should be planning for and how easy it is to avoid problems on today's MYOB Show! Who's on the show? Presenter: Dom O'Neill MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media studies graduate with over 10 years experience working in the UK broadcast industries. Producer: Alistair Goodier Radio presenter and MA student studying Radio Production and Management at the University of Sunderland. Why listen? When you're creative business and projects rely on you keeping

Love to perform? Want to break into TV? Not sure how to make it a reality? Why not create and online TV show?    You never know who might be watching.    Want producers, agents and commissioners to pick up your idea?  Then you need to make your idea a reality!   In the digital age, if you have a great idea, a love for what you do and access to decent kit, you too can create your own online series.   Who's on the show?   Guest: Kevin Devine   Long time TV and radio presenter Kevin is launching an exciting online project called 'Devine Encounters'.    Guest: Bryn Haswell   A singer and songwriter who uses digital and online technology to promote his skills and career.   Presenter: Dom O'Neill    MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry.  Why listen?   With the success of sites such as youtube and the low price of good quality digital HD kit, it has never been easier and cheaper to create TV shows and broadcast them online.    On The MYOB

On The MYOB Show today we find out what you need to succeed when you choose a career as a television and live event TelePrompTer. Want a change or career? Fancy working in the TV industry? But not sure what department you want to work in? A career in TeleProming (AutoCue) could well be the answer you are looking for. Who's On The Show? Guest: Nicki Nightingale Nick has been prompting for 21years in corporate events, conferences and broadcast TV. Nicki worked exclusively on Live Events and Live Television for the first 3 years of her career and admits, “it was the best training ground anyone could have wished for”. Presenter: Dom O’Neill MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with an 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry. Why listen? If you want an exciting hands-on career (in the middle of the action) in the busy, exciting and creative world of broadcast TV and live events? Then AutoCue or TellePrompting could for you. On today’s show we find out form our expert guest

On The MYOB Show today we discover how to succeed in the world of online self ePublishing. Have you have ever dreamt of becoming a writer? Penning your first novel has never been easier, cheaper and more accessible to do, thanks to the online digital revolution. With help from our expert guest we find out how to create your own eBook, how to market it and we discover what issues you should plan to avoid. Who’s on the show? Guest: Lee Bullen Joining us via Skype is Lee Bullen an author and illustrator who successfully self published the eBook Beset. Lee has been there, done that and succeeded to get to the other of self publishing online. Presenter: Dom O'Neill MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with an 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry. Why listen? Back in the day to get a book published you needed to either a publishing house “picking up” you manuscript, costly self publishing projects or running down the mine field of vanity publishing. Nowadays there’

On The MYOB Show today we look into a very interesting, dangerous and niche career path, that of the escape artist. If you think your job is stressful think again! Your not hanging upside down in a strait jacket while handcuffed with only 3 minutes to escape! (Or I assume that’s not how you spend you day). That could be one of many extreme conditions that you'll find yourself in if you are an escape artist. Want to discover more about this exciting career choice in the extreme end of showbiz? Check out today's MYOB Show! Who's on the show? Guest: Rob Roy Collins - Rob combines comedy, escapology and acrobatics live on stage. Rob has entertained audiences around the world appearing on TV, radio and at festivals. Presenter: Dom O’Neill - MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with over 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry. Why listen? Are you organised, self motivated, love to travel, perform, and want an adrenaline filled creative career (and lifestyle)? If so, the e

On The MYOB Show today we discover what to do in between jobs. It may sound strange to some but if you work freelance, self employed or as your own boss you will no doubt have to deal with dreaded gaps in work. Who's on the show? Guest: Victoria Watson is an award winning author, who set up Elementary V Watson - a proofreading and copywriting business. Victoria helps writers, students and businesses in the UK, US and Australia with copywriting issues plus finds the time to conducts one-to-one tutorials and run two writing groups. Presenter: Dom O'Neill – MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with an 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry. Producer: Alistair Goodier - Radio presenter and MA student studying Radio Production and Management at the University of Sunderland. Why Listen For non-freelancers time off is great because holidays are paid and staffers know they have work to go back to. For freelancers that is not the case. For many of us prolonged time o

Today on The MYOB Show we discover how to have a weekend away using OPM... other people's money! What is a business trip staycation? If you’re on the road traveling for business why not assign a couple of days at the end of the trip to stay over end explore the place you've been doing business in? Business trip staycations are a great fun, efficient and financially a sensible way to see the world. As you are already on the road - the business is paying for hotels, car hire and food - a business trip staycation can save you loads of time and money.   Who's on the show? Dom O'Neill - long time freelancer and seasoned traveller who has travelled throughout Australia, North America, Africa and Europe. Alistair Goodier - who has a great knowledge of European and middle Eastern travel. Why listen? It’s difficult to take time off when you’re freelance or self employed. No-one wants to miss out on work, lucrative contracts or opportunities because they were away when an offer came in. That is why a busi

On The MYOB Show today we discover the top mistakes made by newcomers to the arts, media and creative industries - plus we tell you how to avoid them! Everyone from the top pop star to the award winning photographer needed to start somewhere and no doubt they made a couple of errors along the way. Who's on the show? Presenter: Dom O'Neill – MA and BA (Hon) Radio and media graduate with an 10 years experience working freelance in the UK broadcast industry. Producer: Alistair Goodier - Radio presenter and MA student studying Radio Production and Management at the University of Sunderland. Why listen? When you're new to the creative business you need all the help you can get to avoid the common pitfalls so many people fall into. If you are serious about making it in the exciting but competitive creative industry then you need to listen to The MYOB Show to put yourself in the strongest possible position. Today on The MYOB Show we give you a heads up on what you need to avoid to ensure you have a smooth

The magic industry is one of the oldest and most secretive creative industries in the world. On The MYOB Show we look through the smoke and mirrors to find out how to succeed with a career in magic. Who's on the show? Guest: Graham Colvin - A man who knows his tech and has a deep understanding of how to put on a live stage show. Graham is from a family with a long history in the magic industry. Presenter: Dom O'Neill – A freelancer with over 10 years experience working in the broadcast industries. Why listen? Show business and the magic industry are exciting and rewarding business' to be involved in. Plus, magic is not just about magicians - there are a number of freelance jobs to get involved in as part of your creative career in magic. From an on stage assistant to a technical manager and all inbetween. It always pays to put yourself in as strong a position as possible. A strong position is built on good research learning your craft and doing a good job. On The MYOB Show we chat to our expert gues

Today's MYOB Travel show is turning the travel show genre on it's head as we discover the best ways to reduce business travel. We love to travel here at The MYOB Show! However the financial and environmental cost of travel (especially unnecessary travel) is becoming more expensive with each hike it ticket and fule price! On today's show we discover how to save time and money by reducing unnecessary travel. Who's on the show? Guest Jennifer Atkinson Dip PR, MCIPR –  Directing communication activities and external relations for ClimateNE. Presenter:  Dom O'Neill – A long time freelancer in the broadcasting industries and a man who hates to waste time and money on needless travel. Why listen? In your business life you will no doubt need to travel for work. With travel costs rising at a steady rate (usually above inflation), it pays to reduce business travel and maximise every trip you take. Love to (or need to) travel? Hate to be ripped off at the pump and at the ticket office? Want to find out ho

On today's MYOB Show to delve into a very touchy subject. One that effects us all at some point but is rarely talked about. What's the subject? How to cancel on a job? What we'll find out? Experienced freelancer (10 years experience in the UK broadcast media industry) Dom O'Neill discuss how to legitimately get out of a contract without causing offence. How to limit stress on all involved. Plus how to not loose face in front of those you may want to do business with again in the future. Why listen to the show? Freelancers, self employed folk and creative business people all rely on our good names and reputations to get more work and continue to live the dream doing what we love. If you work for yourself today's programme is a much listen to show! Find out what you need to do to keep everyone happy when you are no longer able to undertake a contract. Find out the info you need to know... Listen to The MYOB Show! Want to know more? You can learn more about success in the creative industries in the d

On The MYOB Show today we look into why you should be promoting your freelance services or creative projects on Twitter.   With over 500 million users, over 9 thousand  tweets a second and over 1 billion tweets a week! Twitter is an increasingly important and popular way to get you message out.   Twitter is free, popular and easy to use so there is nothing to stop you giving it a go! Find out why you should take some time to learn how Twitter can help you, your creative projects and your business.   Who's on the show?   Guest: Brian Lee - Radio presenter and web site creator of radiotyneside.co.uk.   Presenter: Dom O'Neill - A media professional with 10 years experience in the broadcast industries in the UK.   Producer: Alistair Goodier - MA student studing Radio Production and Management.   Why listen?   On today's MYOB Show we discover why you or your creative project should use Twitter to promo your ideas and build your professional networks. We'll find out what works, what can go wrong and what easy steps

On The MYOB Show today we discover how to live the dream as a professional actor.   The actors life can be fun, creative, dynamic and no day is ever the same. However the romanticised life of an actor - Champagne parties, red carpet events and exotic films shoots - are often far from the realities of living the dream and paying the bills as an actor.   On The MYOB Show we’ll give you all the info you need to place yourself into the strongest position to succeed as a jobbing actor.   Who's on the show?   Guest: Joe Teague - Joe is a hard working stage and screen actor with years of experience in the acting world. On today's show Joe shares his secrets on how he's survived in the creative business for so long.   Presenter: Dom O’Neill - Dom has a BA (Hon) Degree in Media Production. Producer of 5 Short films and has 10 years experience in the broadcast industries in the UK.   What we found out?   The common mistakes newbie actors make when they start out in the business? How to pay the bills with acting? Is it

On today’s MYOB Show we look into how to make the most out of your time on the road while you're travelling for business. Who's on the show? Presenter: Dom O'Neill - A long time freelancer and seasoned traveller who loves a bargain! Dom has travelled throughout Australia, North America, Africa and Europe. Producer: Alistair Goodier - who has a great knowledge of European and middle Eastern travel. What we found out? Being away from home can be fun and exciting, however it can also be tiring, inefficient and expensive. On today's show we look at how to make business trips work better for you (and the environment too). We discover how to save time, money and your carbon footprint. We find out how to maximise business car hire and a fuel cards (as long as you ask first). Plus we find out how to find freebies and visit places for free! Why Listen? We all need to travel for work and the more we travel the more we need to make it work for us! Don't let your time away go to waste. On today’s show we di

The position of camera man (or woman) is one of the most iconic and sort after jobs in the media. On today's MYOB Show we discover what it takes to create and maintain a successful career as a camera person. Who's on the show: Guest: Guest: Gav Hopper - A camera man who has worked at BBC Scotland in Glasgow since 2000. Presenter: Dom O'Neill - A media professional with 10 years experience in the broadcast industries in the UK. What we found out? We asked Gav how he started out is his career as a camera man? Why he dicided the camera department was the one for him? Has the career ladder change in the few years between when he started and now? Plus we find out Gav’s top 3 tips for those wanting to have a successful career as a TV or Film camera man? Why Listen? Working as a camera person in TV and film is a highly creative, interesting and lucrative career choice. However it's a difficult business to succeed in so it pays to give yourself a helping hand by doing as much research as possible before you

This week we ask the big question - should you book at the start (pre-season) or at the end (post season) if you are looking for the perfect bargain break? Want to avoid holiday disappointment? Then you need to listen to The MYOB Show! We love to travel off season as it’s perfect for freelancers and self employed folk who don’t have to fit into rigid holiday patterns (unlike many full timers). Why is Off Season so good? Travel and accommodation is cheaper. Hotels and popular attractions are less busy. Temperatures will be hot but not too hot. Most of all there are some great deals to be had! Who’s on the show? Presenter: Dom O'Neill - Dom has  has travelled extensively throughout Europe while also visiting, Africa, North America and Australia. Producer: Alistair Goodier - who has a great knowledge of European and middle Eastern travel. Why listen? On today’s show we discover what questions you need to be asking before you book your off season vacation and how to avoid the bad weather blues. Plus

The three key elements to intern or work experience success are... Time, Money and Benefit. On today's MYOB Show we will find out how you can make the elements above work for you and ensure you are not being ripped off while you are on the lower rungs of the creative career ladder. When you start you career you need to make sure you are in as strong a position as possible if you want to succeed! Don't waste time and energy doing jobs that are not worth it. If someone offers you work experience you need to remember the three elements... Find out how on The MYOB Show! Sponsored by English in Newcastle Remember you can read our blogs at www.myobshow.com and you can find useful books at great prices via The MYOB Shop What is the MYOB Show?   The MYOB Show is here to help you live the dream! The MYOB Show is on the radio & online as an on-demand radio programme. The show is full of useful tips, discussions and information to help folk like yourself adjust to life after the 9-5.  

Do you dream of making a successful living in photography? If so you need to listen to today’s MYOB show as we find out how to be pro-photography success story! Who’s on the show? Guest: Laura Pearman of Pearman Photograhy. – Laura is now a pro-photgrapher but she an remember having her first camera at the age of 10. Laura has always wanted to have her own business and likes having total responsibility over her success or demise. Presenter: Dom O’Neill - A Master of Arts in Radio Production (& Management) and a BA (Hon) Degree graduate in Media Production. Plus with 10 years experience in the broadcast industries in the UK, Dom knows how to survive and succeed in the creative freelance world. In today's MYOB Show we get a snapshot at the life of a pro-photographer - and we'll find out how Laura became a success in a difficult industry. Plus we discover how you could do it too! If you have the love of the subject and the time (and funds) make it happen you can be a success too. If you’ve ever wanted to tr