This mini-series forHertfordshire Growth Hub, powered by South East Business Hub will help businesses to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the current business environment, hosted by Penny Haslam. In each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions. And today, we’re talking about Business Resilience and Recruitment, with: Josie Pollard – Office Administrator, To The Rise Bakery Frances Wetherilt – Transform Advisor, Sussex Council of Training Providers - a completely free and impartial service available to small and medium businesses in East Sussex Deborah O’Sullivan – Director, Ten2Two Recruitment Agency Don’t forget to subscribe to the Business Ready podcast on your usual podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review. It really makes the podcast easier for others to find.

This mini-series for South East Business Hub will help businesses to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the current business environment, hosted by Penny Haslam. In each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions. And today, we’re talking about Digital, with: Greg – who runs technically innovative business Refinery Works Julian Mobbs - Senior Business Advisor and Entrepreneur Cheryl Luzet - CEO of Digital Marketing Agency Wagada Alex Eade – Marketing Manager, Footprint Digital Don’t forget to subscribe to the Business Ready podcast on your usual podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review. It really makes the podcast easier for others to find.

This mini-series for South East Business Hub will help businesses to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the current business environment, hosted by Penny Haslam.  In each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions.   And today, we’re talking about Net Zero with:     Dr Sid Pourfalah – Founder and CEO, Concrete4Change  Fiona Edwards – Head of Sustainability, JPA Workspaces Fleur Record-Smith – Founder of Hayne House wedding venue, who just won the Sustainable Business award at the Kent Wedding awards – congrats!  Don’t forget to subscribe to the Business Ready podcast on your usual podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review. It really makes the podcast easier for others to find.  

The UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended, meaning new rules are in place for all businesses based in the UK. With COVID still the most pressing issue for many businesses, devoting time and resource to fully understand the changes across all areas can be challenging. This mini-series for South East Business Hub will help businesses to navigate their way through the complexities of the transition process.   In each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions. And today, we’re talking about Supply Chain, with: Olly Bridge-Head of Operational Consulting at Grant Thornton (@GrantThorntonUK) Isobel Sheldon OBE –Chief Strategy Officer Britishvolt & Member of the Board of Trustees Faraday Institution Sam Walker – COO and CFO of Lanserring Further support is available via your local Growth Hub. Their navigators and advisers will help you work through the issues that might affect your business. Visit www.southeastbusiness.org.uk and register for free today. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Brexit Ready podcast on your usual podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review. It really makes the podcast easier for others to find. Brexit Ready is a Fresh Air Production.

The UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended, meaning new rules are in place for all businesses based in the UK. With COVID still the most pressing issue for many businesses, devoting time and resource to fully understand the changes across all areas can be challenging. This mini-series for South East Business Hub will help businesses to navigate their way through the complexities of the transition process.   In each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions. And today, we’re talking about Workforce, with: Mike Russell – a business consultant who runs MKR Solutions Ltd Kate Goodman - HR specialist at her company Kalida People and also HR lead at Brexit for Business Duncan Sambrook – Founder of SEB Brewing and Packaging Further support is available via your local Growth Hub. Their navigators and advisers will help you work through the issues that might affect your business. Visit www.southeastbusiness.org.uk and register for free today. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Brexit Ready podcast on your usual podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review. It really makes the podcast easier for others to find. Brexit Ready is a Fresh Air Production.

The UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended, meaning new rules are in place for all businesses based in the UK. With COVID still the most pressing issue for many businesses, devoting time and resource to fully understand the changes across all areas can be challenging. This mini-series for South East Business Hub will help businesses to navigate their way through the complexities of the transition process.   In each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions. And today, we’re talking about VAT, with: Jason Croke - VAT Director with Rayner Essex Ruth Corkin – Director of Indirect Tax at Hillier Hopkins Laura Rudoe - Founder of Evolve Organic Beauty Further support is available via your local Growth Hub. Their navigators and advisers will help you work through the issues that might affect your business. Visit www.southeastbusiness.org.uk and register for free today. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Brexit Ready podcast on your usual podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode - and we’d love it if you could leave a review. It really makes the podcast easier for others to find. Brexit Ready is a Fresh Air Production.

What are the challenges facing small businesses in today’s tough economic landscape, and how have they overcome them? We meet with experts and business leaders from across Hertfordshire, London, Essex, Kent and East Sussex, to discuss key areas of concern, from VAT, to workforce and supply chain.