The New Forest Business Podcast

Today’s episode sees us joined by Hayley Allen, founder of H A Laser. Hayley ensures her business is always at the cutting edge of what technology is available for her and her clients. Passionate does not even cover it when it comes to Hayley and her business. Using her years of experience, drive and enthusiasm, she keeps H A Laser at the top of her profession.    Hayley, also demonstrates a great...

Today’s episode is slightly different in that I am not interviewing a business owner, but someone who may be able to help yours. Kirsty, as part of Solen Business & Skills Solutions, works closely with businesses within the New Forest regarding apprenticeships and upskilling. With young people now having so many options in terms of their apprenticeship qualification, there are more opportuniti...

Fiona Macduff founder of KiFi Creative is the guest on this episode. After having her son in 2009, Fiona was looking for somewhere to turn to use her creative mind and skills. With starting her own business, not only has this allowed Fiona to work with businesses and event planners on so many different and varied projects, Fiona has also, always put her son first, not always being able to work the...

Hannah Howley, founder of Howley Coffee is the guest on this episode. Hannah, had a lightbulb moment when the idea of her business came to mind, she has then run with it to make the award winning Howley Coffee. With years of experience as a coffee barista, Hannah knows what makes a good cup of coffee, but it’s not just the coffee that makes Howley Coffee stand out. It is her horsebox, which has be...

Jodie Buttler, founder of Revive Hair and Beauty is the guest on today’s episode of the podcast. Jodie has a refreshing and philosophical approach to running a business, and given how she started the business it’s hardly a surprise. Listen to the story of how Revive Hair and Beauty came to be, how Jodie puts her trust in to young people and allows them an opportunity to grow and how her what will...

Emma Trim, founder of Beyond Food Group is the guest on this episode. Emma, has had an extraordinary career in the food and drink industry, despite the fact unless you are in the industry you will have never heard of her. From being headhunted at a young age to run the food hall in Harrods, to going on to work in Selfridges, to returning to her roots to be a food concierge. Emma, is responsible fo...

Varun Balagopalan CEO of Eat Pizza is the guest on this episode. Varun gives us an insight in to running a restaurant in Lymington, how service and quality of produce are of paramount importance. Varun uses his experience within the hospitality sector to ensure Eat Pizza continues to be as successful as possible. He also discusses mixing Italian cuisine with Indian. This is the story of Eat Pizza....

Darcy Long is the guest on todays episode of the New Forest Business podcast. Darcy is co-founder of Star Boutique, an independent womenswear and accessories store in Highcliffe. When Darcy was a child, she wanted to run a business and run her own store, and she has been able to see her dream come true. Using money her parents had set aside for her if she wanted to go to university, with some guid...

Martin Jennings founder of Pothecary Gin is the guest on the podcast today. In a market so crowded as gin, Martin and Pothecary Gin does things a little bit different than most. He goes in to detail the process of making his gin, what makes them different to their competitors, the process of selecting the right botanicals to use and the successes he has had along the way. This is a podcast for gin...

On this episode of the New Forest business podcast, we are joined by Jess Townsend, founder of Mindful Connections. Jess. Is a relationship counsellor, working with couples to help resolve issues and being an integrative counsellor, allows Jess to draw upon a variety of counselling approaches to give you the best approach to your situation and help resolve those issues. Get the story behind the bu...

Gary Tylee joins us today on the podcast. The founder of Graphics Bite, an award-winning digital marketing agency. Having a website, SEO and your online marketing are crucial to the successful running of numerous businesses. However, it can be hard to know where to go to get a well functioning website built, use SEO to your advantage and drive web traffic to you etc. So, listen to the story behind...

Today’s guest is Kerri L Watt, who despite having successfully run a PR business and worked in PR for a number of years, had a passion for journalism and followed it. Thus New Forest Business News was born. A website dedicated to news for locals and companies within the New Forest area. Kerri is looking to grow this in the near future and be there for locals when they need their voice heard. Learn...

Today’s guest is Chloe Rudderham, founder of Paws in the Pines. If you are listening to this there’s a good chance you like dogs and may even have one. So, finding someone to trust to walk your dog is absolutely crucial. Chloe, has taken her passion for dogs and the environment and turned it in to a successful business. Not only is she looking after your dog whilst you may be at work or away from...

Sam Sutton, co-founder of New Forest Activities, gives a fantastic insight in to the running of his business New Forest Activities. We cover how the business has grown, evolved and adapted to still be here after nearly 20 years, how New Forest Activities, truly value their staff and Sam’s passion for the industry, let alone his business is a delight to hear. Enjoy finding out more about New Forest...

In this latest episode, we are joined by Vicky Mann, a franchisee in the New Forest of Little Pickles Markets. Little Pickles Markets is here to make buying your child much more affordable. With sellers at the markets no longer needing clothes, toys, bikes etc, they are sold at the markets at extremely good value, with some items sold hardly ever used or brand new. Vicky talks us through how great...

In this latest episode, we are joined by Emma Dzenis, founder of Your Office Sidekick. One of the results of Covid was more and more people working from home, which led inevitably, to admin support being required remotely. This has seen virtual admin support be vital to the running of numerous businesses throughout the country including the New Forest. Emma, takes us through her story of how the b...

In this latest episode, we are joined by Shelley Filby, project manager at Pedall. For those of us lucky to live in or near the New Forest, whilst we appreciate its undoubted beauty, it can be easy to take for granted getting around the forest. However, in this episode you are going to find out all about the great charity within the New Forest, Pedall, and how they have been set up to aid people w...

Today’s episode see’s us joined by Kat Amey a life coach who shares her time between Thailand and the New Forest. Find out in this episode how Kat became a life coach, through not just a career change but a life change as well. Finding inspiration on a trip to Thailand to start her new business to now going on to empower her clients to change their life for the better.   You can find more out abou...

Today’s episode sees us joined by David Benton-Jones, who runs Sopley Mill. One of the New Forest’s most popular wedding and reception venues. Not only is it a beautiful setting, it has been in David’s family since 1870. Hear about the story behind Sopley Mill, and the work that is involved with running such a beautiful, historic venue, from replacing nuts and bolts, to hosting a wedding and every...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Ben Jury director of New Forest Water Park. A true family ran business. Ben tells us about how he and his sister took over running the park from their parents. He talks us through how he has made tough, big decisions when it comes to purchases for the business and the joy of seeing them pay off. We also discussed the importance of staff and looking after them well...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Josh and Cacey, co-founders of Tweedy Clothing. A sustainable and ethical clothing and jewellery company. Hear their story that takes them from running a market stall in Australia to opening The Yew Tree shop in Lyndhurst. Recorded during a storm, enjoy the story behind their business and how they are working hard to make everyone’s life involved with Tweedy bette...

After having a baby, the thought of returning to work 9 or 12 months later can be daunting for mothers. How much has the working environment changed, how confident will they be to do their job when they are often expected to just pick it back up from where they left it? Well, today’s guest Serena Williams, founder of Bump and Glide is here to help individuals and companies help make the return to...

Today’s episode see’s us joined by Kirsty, founder of Christchurch Derma Spa. Kirsty’s dedication to looking after and protecting people’s skin as well her willingness to learn new techniques, have allowed her to create and run her successful and award winning business. Listen to Kirsty discuss her companies exciting future and how she did not let a competitor who opened close to her, stop her con...

Sweden loves their pastries, especially their cinnamon bun, in fact the average Swede will eat 316 buns a year. So, it was great to be joined by Darren Barrett co-founder of Swedish Baking Studio, who alongside his wife Anna (who predominantly does the baking in their home) are bringing the taste of Sweden to the local area. Our discussing includes, why selling just from markets works for them, ho...

Liz Trueman, founder of 108 The Bakery is on a mission. Join us as we discuss not only running a bakery and how she finds the right staff for the bakery irrespective of experience, but as importantly to Liz, her mission to help local children know and understand where their food comes from. We discuss working with a local primary school, giving away bakery kits and plans to go in and bake with the...