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Back for Season 5! We look at what has changed in the Government over the summer (quite a lot!), what is coming up for small businesses this Autumn, and an incredible new report on Refugee Entrepreneurship - The Cedar Review. Mich and Karen navigate September hair crises, political upheaval and a smattering of levelling up in this not to be missed first episode in the new season.

So much going on in the world of Small Biz, so why not have a listen and get involved? Mich and Karen back with a run down

This week we dip into the Chancellor's Spring Statement (it doesn't take long... ) and a bit about International Women's Day. Classic. We are hugely proud to be Patrons of The King's Trust so if you do one thing this week, do check out their good work. And

This week on the pod we talk about The Maple Review - our Government backed review into economic hardship and entrepreneurship. We believe everyone no matter their background or experience should have the opportunity to start and grow a business - but they do not. Please do have a listen in and do get in touch if you would like to get involved. Normal service, i.e. discussion about the new series of Rivals, will return next week, all small business related of course.

Kicking off the year with the usual fun from Small Business Britain, looking forward to 2026 and some cracking stuff (Small Business Saturday, The Small Awards, The Maple Review and more) and so Karen and Mich suggest 5 New Year Resolutions for you and your small business. And the odd cultural referral too... Enjoy

With an incredible Small Business Saturday DONE (and incredible scenes across the country, including Buckingham Palace!) we reflect on the highs of 2025 and all the small business excitement: Great British Pitch, The Small Awards (entries now open for 2026!), female entrepreneurs at Arsenal, trips to India, Innovate Access, Lilac Willow and Maple Reviews, and so much more. Join us for a reflect and round up. And a Merry Christmas to you and a peaceful New Year. See you in 2026!

This week we are joined by our great friends at American Express - Dan Edelman, VP and Country Manager - to talk all about Small Business Saturday and why it is so important to get out and support your local small businesses this 6th December. Enjoy!

This week on the pod, Karen and Mich reflect on the Great British Pitch (phenomenal), launching Female Founders Fundamentals with Starling at Arsenal (epic), and the importance of a shared cultural moment. Check out Mich's business of the week Rumsey's Chocolates now: https://www.rumseys.co.uk/ Who doesn't love chocolate in the cold and festive season....

This week we talk all about the Prime Minister's Business Delegation to India and how Michelle got on. We also dip into our favourite small businesses, and get a little carried away with our ideal coffee shop... Always the Nation's Favourite Businesses!

This week Karen and Mich share their experience of Labour Conference, excitement at the return to growth in the number of small businesses in the UK after 5 years of decline, and reflect on a mega week full of the Small & Mighty businesses. A cracking listen if we do say so.

Join us this week with your quick guide to starting a business! With a few detours via The Summer I Turned Pretty, as we do love a cultural moment. Want to start a side hustle? Fancy finally turning that idea into a business? Have a listen and let's do this. #NewTerm

Back into the swing of things after the summer break, the SBB team talk through the Ministerial changes in particular in the Department for Business and Trade and what this means for small businesses. There is some mention of K Pop Demon Hunters and imminent Rivals, but what more do you expect of this team tuned into the big cultural moments....

Back for Season 4! This week we dig into the newly launched Small Business Plan from the Government, how it will impact small businesses, and try without much luck to find a link to Oasis. Bear with us on that one. Enjoy and drop us a line about what you want to hear about in this season (we have guests and specials a plenty!)

We would be remiss if we did not address the Tariffs mayhem, so this week we talk through the essentials and hopefully make it all make sense for you, plus some Government schemes announced last weekend to help businesses. Drink Out To Help Out anyone? Just kidding... Stay tuned for Usher and British Steel and the joy that is Grimsby.

The sun is trying to come out, so we are looking to the Spring to bring us renewed optimism for small businesses... This week we look at the opportunity of export, exciting developments at Naidex and a smattering of Tom Hiddleston. Keep on small business-ing folks