"It's Your Business"

In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Simon and Elaine  of Clavell-Bate , the husband-and-wife dental team behind Clavell-Bate and Nephew , and sponsors of the Family Business Award . They share the story of how the practice began as a family partnership with Simon’s uncle, how Elaine gradually joined the business, and how they grew from a quiet one-surgery practice to a thr...

In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special Episode, I’m joined by Jason Bruce , Sales and Marketing Director at Tedekstra and sponsor of the Not-for-Profit Award . Jason explains what Tedekstra does, building bespoke systems, software and apps that bring everything into one place, from CRM and proposals to marketing, project management and reporting. We also talk about what makes their offer di...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Ribble Valley Business Awards Special on It’s Your Business ! 🎙️✨ In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Kay , the organiser of the Ribble Valley Business Awards, to share what makes these awards so special and why they matter so much to local businesses. Rachel talks about the incredible variety of nominations, the difference between being nominated and of...

Join host KLG in a lively and insightful conversation with Michelle Thomas from the Happy Business Club.  Discover the essence of the Happy Business Club, a community where business owners lead with their hearts and prioritise happiness as a core business value.  Explore the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and creating joyful connections in business. Here's what's in it!  ...

In this episode of "It's Your Business," host KLG sits down with Naomi Smith, founder of Saltire Financial Limited, a business specialising in business protection.  Despite being just over a year old, Naomi's business is making waves in the industry.  Naomi shares her journey from working in telesales for a publishing company to becoming a passionate advocate for business prote...

In this episode, we dive into the world of business success with award strategist and writer, Debbie Tilley.  Debbie shares her journey from being a Chartered Accountant to finding her true passion in helping female entrepreneurs win awards and elevate their businesses.  She explains the significance of awards beyond just validation, highlighting how they can enhance business credibility and even...

In this episode of "It's Your Business," host KLG welcomes Heather Rose, the founder of Pink Fizz Social.  Heather, a social media coach and Facebook expert, shares her inspiring journey of entrepreneurship and resilience. She discusses how her passion for social media and her own experiences led her to create Pink Fizz Social, a business aimed at simplifying social media for others...

Nikki Hesford is the dynamic force behind the Small Business Academy.  Nikki's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, transitioning from supporting ladies with big boobs to creating a thriving hub - supporting business! In this episode, Nikki shares the origins of the Small Business Academy, detailing how it provides crucial support to start-ups and growing businesses through mentoring, c...

Listen to why Neil D'Silva became  A "DIABESITY" expert and nutritionist following his fathers death and how he used his own knowledge and the KISSS plan, to not only turn his own health around but countless others too! Business people, just like you and me, are so busy working on keeping our businesses healthy and afloat that we forget about ourselves! If we aren't here ... th...

In this Episode we connect our business dots with Brad Bucceri of Sense Maker. We "Make Sense"  of why we should be looking at the reasons our clients/customers should choose us over our competitors and more importantly why? If you don't have a message, you don't have a market says Brad..   Find him on LinkedIn! Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypo...

Winner of "Women In Innovation" 22/23, founder of Lancashare and a font of knowledge on Lancashire Businesses, today we chat to Lisa Edge on the Launch anniversary of the first sharing platform in the UK - Lancashare. Already across 9 counties and about to go national (2024) the sharing platforms have seen huge success and growth in the last 7 years. "It's a nice way to grow&qu...

Join us for this episode where Lee Irving a former Carpet Fitter shares his journey from working "on his knees" to a fulfilling coaching career, dedicated to helping his clients "get off their knees" and thrive.... From leaving school with no formal qualifications but a "trade to fall back on" to a fully qualified counsellor and coach, listen to Lee's inspiring j...

Alison is an age positive photographer who came into the profession at 50 years old. Always creative, Alison was a fashion student and a make-up artist and worked around photographers her whole career before it just "clicked" that she wanted to be a professional photographer herself. Not going the conventional study route, Alison engaged with mentors and booked courses to up-skill a know...

Coral Horn is a Lancashire business women, championing women and stretching herself. We chat after her return from climbing Kilimanjaro! We discuss why she did it, what was it like and how she got through it. Coral is also the founder of Pink Link a Ladies Networking Group and the EVAs Enterprise Vision Awards which she runs with the same determination as it took to reach the peak of Kilimanjaro....

In this first episode of series 3,of It's Your Business,  we chat to Leanne Brown. You may know Leanne from The Real Housewives of Cheshire or because she was a high profile WAG (footballers wife) but the REAL Leanne is much more than we've previously seen! Hear about her new business venture, with Sophie Baines, Eat Pray and Self Love, where anyone can relax, reconnect , rejuvenate and...

Amanda is a qualified coach who has recently been on a transformational  journey, that has taken her from a sceptic to practicing spiritual and psychic coach. Listen to Amandas story and how she now incorporates this new gift into her coaching with clients ... if they want it! Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk

Amelia Barton is a young mum of two little boys, a serial business women and Instagram influencer, she's way more than a footballers wife! Amelia has her own 'team" of a supportive family who are not just business partners but business minded mentors too. Listen to her story! Be inspired that you too can do this. Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmot...

In this episode Anne talks about loving our customers. Do you give your customers a great customer experience for the whole of the journey? Anne likens it to dating in the interesting and fun episode. Find Anne on LinkedIn or go to her website customer love.co.uk Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk

In this episode we talk to Tony Openshaw about Business Coaching! We all think we know what it is, but do we? What is it? Why would we use a business coach, how long would we use one for and can anyone be one? Find out in this episode and find Tony on LinkedIn Tony Openshaw. Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk

This episode is a trial bi monthly newsletter - adapted from the Community & Business Partners "Impact Report" for general consumption. Using audio for your monthly newsletter to email to your database of clients is not only a great way for them to get the information you want them to have but it's also much more inclusive! Your clients or potential clients can choose whether to...

A newly created LinkedIn group The PSA - Professional Services Alliance, aims to be a thought leader and a value adder for professional service firms through insight and information, inspiration and innovation. bringing together professional services to help each other. One of the founders Steve Edge of Optsm a company that help organisations to work smarter by leveraging technology in a better wa...

Celebrants are becoming more and more popular at all types of ceremonies and I thought I knew what a Celebrant was... but I didn't fully understand until I met with Theresa Ribeiro, a North West Celebrant who tells us more on this episode of "It's Your Business". Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk

In this episode Bonnie-Anne Phillips tells us more about the Community Foundation for Lancashire particularly focusing on Lancashire Investors in the Community. Hear how you can get involved and help your business, and the community at the same time by making an impactful, sustainable and positive difference to those in need in the Lancashire Community. Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy...

In this episode we go full-circle when Tracy discusses how she got into radio and then podcasting via training from Kath (the host). Tracy a Marketing Expert, Networking Ninja and now Podcaster, gives us some insights into her business and tips on Marketing and Networking...and much more! Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk

In this episode of It's Your Business, KLG talks to Amanda Robinson about her health coaching business "Help Steps". Amanda describes how developing "burnout" after 30yrs in Tech and E-Commerce led to her own health turnaround and how that led to her re-training to help others. Want to start YOUR own Podcast?  Your Fairy Podmother®️www.fairypodmother.co.uk