Women In Business Radio Show

Today we welcomed Personal Trainer and health blogger Dani Needham into the studio to cover some of those questions we may have as women in business...Is there a difference between men and women when it comes to keeping fit?Is there a difference between keeping fit and being healthy?How can you keep healthy as a 'deskbound' woman in business?Plus, we found out about how Dani is using Facebook to rejuvenate a defunct Facebook page, and we even got a video of exercises you can do at your desk - even in a tight skirt!

Listen in to get the legal lowdown on using images and find out how to get free, inspiring and fab quality images to use for your business websites, articles and social media posts.Images are so important in the business world of today. BUT - the big question is - are you legal? It's so easy to fall foul of copyright legislation, especially if you are a small business or entrepreneur without easy access to legal help.But it doesn't have to be that tricky, and there are some stunning images available at truly affordable prices. RawPixel know the legal in's and out's but also produce amazing images.

Dealing with addiction, either yours or someone close to you, is never going to be easy. It's particularly difficult when you are trying to juggle running a business whilst tackling an addiction.What is particularly special is how Chris acknowledges the different types of addiction from alcohol, drugs through to food and sugar. All can have a major impact.Tune in to hear Chris's story, how he wrote his book and his tips for dealing with addiction.

I think the title rather sets up the main thrust of the programme - and I am so grateful to Clara for how open and honest she is about her story tackling depression. What she didn't say during the show was how she really wanted to help other people to deal with depression.We also covered Instagram and other ideas for running a creative business.

It was tricky to pick a topic for this show as we covered so much. The bit on pricing was interesting so hang on in for that - but we get the book of the week, strategies and Facebook ideas from the get go!

Great to welcome KellyAnn back into the show for our first phone in interview in our new studio. It wasn't supposed to be a phone in mind you - but KellyAnn had kiddie problems and so we had to improvise.We build that balancing act that parents go through into the mix of the show and keep an eye out at the end for the best branding resource I've heard in a long while. Along the way we also delve into the why, what and how of running events to promote your business.What I love is the experience behind all of this KellyAnn walks the walk for everything we talk about today - straight out of the horses mouth. What's the one actionable point you take out of the show?

KellyAnn Schiavo is a personal branding guru - and that's what we're calling her - she didn't give herself that label. So why am I calling her a guru - well I think it's rather fab when a Personal Branding specialist manages to hook a prestigious brand like Bentley into their stable! In this hour long show we cover..."The tricky business of melding your online and offline branding"...plus"Are you making these 3 critical errors in your personal branding"?You're sure to find at least a couple of actions you can take away and implement today - so grab a pen, paper and coffee (or maybe a glass of Cab Sav!) and settle down for an information packed episode.

It's tricky deciding how to describe this show because there is so much information shared by Tim. Highlights include a great example of how to use Snapchat for business, alongside LinkedIn tips for personal branding and how influencers can help you to sell your products and services.This show is definitely for you if the thought of cold calling makes you feel sick, and you're wondering how on earth to market yourself and your business out there in the vast, sprawling and seemingly unruly land of online and Social Media .What I love is that Tim walks the walk; this isn't pie in the sky stuff he's pulled together to plonk into a book or talk about - Tim has the real world experience, success and scars to back it all up. He wrote the book because he was qualified to do so, not because he could gather together the information to write a book! Here's his more formal bio...Tim has been described as an “Innovator and Pioneer” of Social Selling. His journey started 7 years ago when he signed up for Twitter. In 2

Angela has a complete programme - 9 Simple Steps to Get Out Of Fear, Get Unstuck and Get Results - but this the second time Angela has been a guest and we only ever manage to cover a few of the steps. This is because each one is fascinating and the information, secrets and techniques Angela is sharing simply can't be glossed over. Even if you don't think you have a problem, even if everything is going swimmingly - for goodness sake tune it because I guarantee you are going to find something fundamental to make a shift to the next level.

In this episode we explain what live streaming is, some of the platforms that let you do it and how to get started. With us to show us the way is non other than Lucy Hall, Founder of Social Day and now the Social Media Festival - truly if anyone is qualified to tell us how to do it, it's Lucy!Plus a couple of examples showing how 'real' businesses can use live streaming.

This week our guest is Nimisha Raja who decided to create a product that a crunchy and healthy alternative to crisps for children and adults alike.Here how she grew her business from experimenting in the kitchen to setting up her own UK based factory production. What did she learn along the way and what wouldn't Nimisha do again?Listen in to find out more, and of course to hear us munching away!

How long do you think it takes the average business person to start taking a reasonable income from their business? If you're wondering if it's ever going to happen and on the brink of giving up then this show could give you a bit of a boost.We find out how the FSB and Chambers of Commerce help businesses in the UK and, we hear how Sarah Poole, the now proprietor of Westenhager Castle, went from over £50,000 personal debt supporting her business, to create a major concert and event venue hosting over 60 events per year. This show was, as always, recorded live with studio guests.

Not only did we have Lucy Hall in the Studio, but her 4 year old daughter Mollie. Lucy is also expecting her second baby and so is a great example of balancing kids, family and business.Lucy gives us some great tips for managing social media, a couple of seriously cool apps for creating images and we find out how to employ fully trained mums to help manage social media.

This week our guest is Jammie O'connell of Credit Control Solutions and together we explore the why, how and what of a credit control system - no matter how big or small your business.

It can be so frustrating when you're working away to grow your business, but don't seem to be getting anywhere. You work like crazy and but it's two steps forwards and two steps back! And back where you started. But it doesn't have to be like this! After 15 years of helping corporates to grow, many with massive results, Linda Garcia has identified the 7 Brick Walls business owners most frequently hit. Find out what they are and how you can avoid them.

If you need more sales in your business, there is no getting away from the uncomfortable truth that you may need to come out from behind the computer or phone screen and get on that phone! Cold calling, yes, but definitely not as we know it. Amanda Francis and her team at Alchemis have been helping other businesses to make more sales for over 15 years - and they are damned good at it. Amanda gave away all of her secrets, telling us exactly what her team say and do, what they research before they pick the phone up and the exact steps you need to take to get yourself to the critical end point when the sale is made and the cash register rings.

Tune in for great weight loss tips from Sally, along with a book recommendation to help you get your head in gear. Plus we chat around the ups and downs of targeting a niche in this crowded market.Plus the usual business 'tool of the week' and social media tip or idea to help you grow your business. Oh, and a few laughs along the way!

Try as I might, it seems to be almost impossible to stick to one topic per show! In this episode we discover the business book recommendation for artists, or anyone who isn't doing what they love, we put out some top tips for networking and consider running awards as a way of promoting your business. Plus there's the social media tip of the week and the recommended tool to help you in business.

Things don't always go as we want. Sometimes things are just not as we expect and we have to deal with it. That's what happened to Katherine Horne who battled breast cancer and set up a business providing wigs to people like her. Listen to her story founding Panache Wigs and we also hear some fab tips and ideas from the Resilience Champion Zaheen Nanji

This show is a romp through starting, growing, selling your business - to the wrong person - buying it back, growing it again and then writing it all down in a book. Denise Barnes is refreshingly honest about how bad it got, how it was pulled back and her top tips for getting it right. And that doesn't include getting bowled over by a gorgeous sales agent. Oh my - we do make things difficult for ourselves don't we!