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Kevin Hollinrake MP: ‘I’ve never written a business plan for a new business’

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By Small Business Team on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Kevin Hollinrake, chairman of the Conservative Party.

Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference 2025, Kevin shares his views on the small business landscape with Stubben Edge managing director, Chris Kenning.

Listen to the audio version of the interview below.

Alternatively, you can watch the full interview or read the interview transcript further down the page.

Filmed and edited by Bruno Mameli.

You can also catch our episodes with:

Winner of The Apprentice 2023, Marnie Swindells

Former Dragon and Yo! Sushi founder, Simon Woodroffe

Mentors and authors, Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole

Rugby player and co-owner of Baffle Haus, George North

Former Rugby Union player and founder of People’s Captain beer, Greg Bateman

Scientist and The Gut Health Doctor, Megan Rossi, and commercial marketing expert, Jon Walsh – founders of Bio&Me

Entrepreneur, author, investor and podcaster, Grace Beverley

Entrepreneur and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie Ollerton

Business owner and former pro footballer, Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu

Myleene Klass and Jamie Barber, founders of My Supper Hero

Pub owner and winner of The Great British Bake Off, Candice Brown

Entrepreneur and former athlete, Sally Gunnell

Entrepreneur and The Apprentice winner, Sian Gabbidon

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Marnie Swindells: ‘I must make sure Lord Sugar knows he made the right decision’

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By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Marnie Swindells, owner of Bronx boxing gym and winner of The Apprentice 2023.

We’ll be talking about renovating a derelict building and how to write a business plan with no prior business experience.

You can watch the full interview below or read the interview transcript further down the page.

Filmed and edited by Bruno Mameli.

You can also catch our episodes with:

Former Dragon and Yo! Sushi founder, Simon Woodroffe

Mentors and authors, Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole

Rugby player and co-owner of Baffle Haus, George North

Former Rugby Union player and founder of People’s Captain beer, Greg Bateman

Scientist and The Gut Health Doctor, Megan Rossi, and commercial marketing expert, Jon Walsh – founders of Bio&Me

Entrepreneur, author, investor and podcaster, Grace Beverley

Entrepreneur and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie Ollerton

Business owner and former pro footballer, Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu

Myleene Klass and Jamie Barber, founders of My Supper Hero

Pub owner and winner of The Great British Bake Off, Candice Brown

Entrepreneur and former athlete, Sally Gunnell

Entrepreneur and The Apprentice winner, Sian Gabbidon

Abel & Cole founder and chairman of Freddie’s Flowers, Keith Abel

Entrepreneur and The Apprentice

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Simon Woodroffe: ‘I think AI is going to bring enormous wealth into the world’

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By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Simon Woodroffe, former Dragon and founder of YO! Sushi.

We’ll be discussing how to build rapport with clients and when ego works in business.

Listen to it in the media player below.

Alternatively, you can watch the full interview or read the interview transcript further down the page.

You can find out more about Simon at yo.co.uk.

You can also catch our episodes with:

Mentors and authors, Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole

Rugby player and co-owner of Baffle Haus, George North

Former Rugby Union player and founder of People’s Captain beer, Greg Bateman

Scientist and The Gut Health Doctor, Megan Rossi, and commercial marketing expert, Jon Walsh – founders of Bio&Me

Entrepreneur, author, investor and podcaster, Grace Beverley

Entrepreneur and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie Ollerton

Business owner and former pro footballer, Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu

Myleene Klass and Jamie Barber, founders of My Supper Hero

Pub owner and winner of The Great British Bake Off, Candice Brown

Entrepreneur and former athlete, Sally Gunnell

Entrepreneur and The Apprentice winner, Sian Gabbidon

Abel & Cole founder and chairman of Freddie’s Flowers, Keith Abel

Entrepreneur and The Apprentice 2019 winner, Carina

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The Future of Direct Selling: Interview with Stuart Johnson

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For four decades, Stuart Johnson has been the trusted advisor to many of the top CEOs in direct selling, guiding the industry’s biggest companies through shifting trends, economic cycles, and technological revolutions. As the founder and CEO of Direct Selling News (DSN) and the force behind Direct Selling University (DSU), Stuart has helped shape the success of many of the channel’s most influential companies. Now, for the first time ever, he shares on The Direct Approach Podcast what he predicts is coming next.

In this exclusive 100th episode, Stuart reveals:

The biggest shifts re-shaping direct selling and what companies must do to stay competitive.
Why some brands are thriving while others struggle—and the common mistakes leaders are making.
His predictions for the next year and beyond, including changes in social selling, compensation models, and product innovation.
The impact of private equity and why investor-backed companies are facing unexpected challenges.
The industry’s biggest growth opportunity—and why the Hispanic/Latin American markets are key to the future.

Stuart has a distinguished 40-year career mentoring direct selling’s top executives. Now, he’s sharing his insights with you for 2025 and beyond.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve and lead with confidence, this is the episode you can’t afford to

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Steve And Gina Merritt Go Unleashed On Direct Selling Shift Podcast

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The word is out that Steve and Gina Merritt, are absolutely crushing the Network Marketing Industry with their new venture.
Blake Mallen,  host of Direct Selling Shift Podcast heard about the Merritt’s success and wanted to hear directly from them as to how they and their friends are taking the industry by storm. Network Marketing legends, Steve and Gina Merritt,  explain on Direct Selling Shift Podcast everything you want to know about this power couple achieving the highest rank in just 23 days and going from zero to over 274,000 team members in their organization over the last 2 years.
Steve, a World Champion and former Pro Athlete, and Gina a former flight attendant explain how they started their Network Marketing career living busy lives and raising four kids. Their simple yet unstoppable approach has proven to produce miraculous results not only with them but the 237 friends they have helped become millionaires in their organizations over the years. The Merritt’s only know one speed to build a successful Network Marketing business and that is full throttle and wide open.

“2025 is expected to be a record year in Network Marketing. Some companies will shine bright, and others will not. You must be

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Steve And Gina Merritt Tell All on Eric Worre’s Excellence Project Podcast

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The word is getting out Fast that Steve and Gina Merritt, are raising the bar in the Network Marketing Industry with their New Venture! Eric Worre, the Godfather of Network Marketing heard about the Merritt’s recent success and wanted to be first to interview these legends in our industry.
The podcast just launched and explains everything you want to know about this power couple achieving the Highest Rank in just 23 days and going from 130 to 71,000 team members in such a short amount of time.   
Steve, a World Champion and former Pro Athlete, and Gina a former flight attendant explain how they started their Network Marketing career living busy lives and raising four kids. Their simple yet unstoppable approach has proven to produce miraculous results not only with them but the 177 friends they have helped become millionaires in their organization. The Merritt’s only know one speed to build a successful Network Marketing business and that is full throttle and wide open!
“2024 is expected to be a record year in Network Marketing. Some companies will shine bright, and others will not. You must be deliberate with your decision in regard to what company you chose to build.
Decide

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Carina Lepore: ‘I saw Lord Sugar’s car and it was a sign’

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By Anna Jordan on Small Business – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Carina Lepore, entrepreneur and winner of The Apprentice 2019.

We discuss the law of attraction and starting a business in a field that you’re not familiar with.

This episode was brought to you in partnership with UPS and AAT.

Listen to it in the media player below.

Alternatively, you can watch the video here.

You can also catch our episodes with:

Dragon Tej Lalvani and entrepreneur Sam JonesAngel investor, entrepreneur and TV personality, Spencer MatthewsEntrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragon’s Den Ireland, Lady Chanelle McCoyBusinessman and The Apprentice winner, Mark WrightEntrepreneur and campaigner, Paul LindleyManaging director of Brompton Bikes, Will Butler-AdamsBusinessman and author, Gerald RatnerEntrepreneur and TV presenter, Trinny WoodallPub owner and bartender on Channel 4’s First Dates, Merlin GriffithsFounder and chairman of Pimlico (formerly Pimlico Plumbers), Charlie MullinsRetail expert and former Dragon, Theo PaphitisAuthor and boardroom expert, John TusaDigital guru and investor, Sherry CoutuEntrepreneur and former Dragon, Rachel ElnaughBusinesswoman and Dragon, Deborah MeadenEntrepreneur and The Apprentice 2005 candidate, Tim CampbellGousto CEO, Timo BoldtEntrepreneur and The Apprentice 2018 candidate, Jackie FastInvestor and former Dragon, Piers LinneyInvestment fund manager,

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Carina Lepore: ‘I saw Lord Sugar’s car and it was a sign’

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By Anna Jordan on Small Business – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Carina Lepore, entrepreneur and winner of The Apprentice 2019.

We discuss the law of attraction and starting a business in a field that you’re not familiar with.

This episode was brought to you in partnership with UPS and AAT.

Listen to it in the media player below.

Alternatively, you can watch the video here.

You can also catch our episodes with:

Dragon Tej Lalvani and entrepreneur Sam JonesAngel investor, entrepreneur and TV personality, Spencer MatthewsEntrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragon’s Den Ireland, Lady Chanelle McCoyBusinessman and The Apprentice winner, Mark WrightEntrepreneur and campaigner, Paul LindleyManaging director of Brompton Bikes, Will Butler-AdamsBusinessman and author, Gerald RatnerEntrepreneur and TV presenter, Trinny WoodallPub owner and bartender on Channel 4’s First Dates, Merlin GriffithsFounder and chairman of Pimlico (formerly Pimlico Plumbers), Charlie MullinsRetail expert and former Dragon, Theo PaphitisAuthor and boardroom expert, John TusaDigital guru and investor, Sherry CoutuEntrepreneur and former Dragon, Rachel ElnaughBusinesswoman and Dragon, Deborah MeadenEntrepreneur and The Apprentice 2005 candidate, Tim CampbellGousto CEO, Timo BoldtEntrepreneur and The Apprentice 2018 candidate, Jackie FastInvestor and former Dragon, Piers LinneyInvestment fund manager,

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