The New Forest Business Podcast

Today’s episode see’s us joined by Mark and Caroline Winship, co-founders of Stay New Forest. We discuss how Stay New Forest work closely with local businesses to not only improve their customers experience of their stay in the New Forest, but also allow these other businesses to be showcased to a new audience. We also look at how properties are found and what is in store in the future for Stay Ne...

This episode of the New Forest Business Podcast sees us joined by Jane Wilkinson, managing director of New Forest Escapes. For people coming to visit and stay in the New Forest, it can be difficult to know where to stay, which is where New Forest Escapes come in. More than that though, we discuss how the company helps local businesses and the economy, the pride in being a B Corp business, the stri...

Today’s episode see’s us joined by Donna Mosley, co-founder of The Paddle Café. Donna shared her experience working in the hospitality industry and perfecting making a great coffee. After opening The Paddle Café, Donna is in a great position to give us her insightful business tips having been able to expand from one site to now 3. She also discusses the pride she has in her team, getting through C...

On this new episode of the New Forest Business Podcast, we are joined by Jamie, founder of Arty Stan Pizza. There is a lot to making good pizza and making your business stand out in a truly competitive field. So enjoy Jamie talking us through how he honed his craft, developed his own unique pizza, running his business and the exciting future in store for Arty Stan Pizza including plans to bring it...

Hampshire Wick founder Becky  joins us on today’s podcast. Becky took a keen interest in candles, had a career change, learned all about the science behind candle making and has gone on to make a successful business from it. Enjoy hearing from Becky the challenges she has faced, her business tips and her highlights including fulfilling an order of 1400 candles.   You can find more out about Hampsh...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Jen Williams founder of Naked Jam. Naked Jam is proof that if you have a passion, you can make something extraordinary. Enjoy listening to Jen’s knowledge and passion for her craft shine through. Jen tells us the story of how Naked Jam came to be, before going on to work with world renowned chefs and hotels. Not all jam is made the same as you will find out with N...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Jesse Dugdale founder of Lemon & Jinja. Listen to the inspirational Jesse, who talks us through spending her teen years in Uganda which formed her environmental views. But it’s one thing wanting to do something to look after the planet, but it’s another to actually do something about it. Enjoy hearing about how Lemon & Jinja was started in 2018 and has gon...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Natasha Dochniak commercial manager at Hampshire Fare. Listeners will know how important shopping local is and for businesses it is also about marketing and attracting customers to you. So, listen to how Hampshire Fare get to know the businesses they work with, understanding their needs, requirements and helping businesses with marketing and promotion.   You can f...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Anna Winter owner of The Yard and Frankie Swithinbank their marketing manager. In an ever changing economic landscape for farmers, listen to how Anna along with Hannah Elizabeth James designed and repurposed some of their farm buildings and created The Yard. Discover how important events are, how Anna empowers team members and The Yard’s exciting future with an ap...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Nat Wallis and Em Graham, the co-founders of Beaky Blinders. Listen to how Nat and Em went from struggling to find suitable baked sweet products due to their intolerances and turned it in to an award winning business. They also discuss challenges faced in a cost of living crisis, insightful tips and knowledge and their exciting future.   You can find more out abou...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Katie Weaden, founder of Katie Marie Creations. Listen to how Katie took a passion and turned it in to a successful business. Given the popular sector Katie finds her business in, we discussed the importance of social media for marketing, to price correctly valuing your work whilst also attracting new customers and continually keeping her products unique.   You ca...

Today’s episode sees us joined by James Wills the founder of Blackboard Canteen. Join us as James talks us through his journey from being a head chef at The Chesil Rectory, to forming Blackboard Canteen and going on to be one of the caterers at the most famous festival in the world – Glastonbury. Throughout the podcast, James gives valuable insight and knowledge for anyone looking to run a busines...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Laura Bean, who is the founder of Creative Little World. Join us as Laura talks us through her journey from being a freelance in marketing to starting Creative Little World. We discuss the huge importance of marketing in the running of a successful business, with Laura sharing her experience and insight in this field. We also discussed working with Southampton Uni...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Ian Tiffen, who is the co-founder of the New Forest Tea Company. Join us as Ian talks us through his journey from living in Arizona to starting New Forest Tea Company during Covid. Ian gives his insight into starting a business within a competitive market, how to make yourself stand out and valuable tips and insight throughout the podcast.   You can find more out...

Today’s episode sees us joined by Robyn Parker-Hales. Robyn along with her husband, owns and runs The Imaginarium, a bookstore in Lymington. Robyn talks us through how The Imaginarium came to be, the biggest obstacles she has had to overcome and what she has learned from them and shares her best tips for anyone looking to start out themselves.   You can find more out about The Imaginarium here:  ...