The Small Business Retail Sessions
The Small Business Retail Sessions is a podcast from Enterprise Nation’s Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.
The series explores the major challenges facing today’s retailers – from declining footfall, vacant storefronts, post-pandemic recovery and sustainability.
Expect honest conversations with successful entrepreneurs, practical expert advice, and innovative ideas to help your retail business thrive.
Whether you're a seasoned shopkeeper or a digital business ready to make the leap to bricks-and-mortar, Powering the High Street is your gateway to making a meaningful retail impact. Explore the resources and get involved by visiting the hub now.
Find more details at enterprisenation.com/poweringthehighstreet.
Episodes
113 episodes
Alice Mayor on making space for creatives on the high street
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.This series explores the major challenges that today's retailers are facing...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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40:14
Mike Turner on growing a tea brand with heart
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.This series explores the major challenges that today's retailers are facing...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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31:31
Candid Studios founders on empowerment through the lens
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.This series explores the major challenges that today's retailers are facing...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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33:48
Gbemi Okunlola on building a global fashion brand
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.This series explores the major challenges that today's retailers are facing...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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27:28
Olly Tyler, Shroot: Buying a failing business and turning it into a success
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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Saasha Celestial-One, Olio: How to build a successful app
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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Jake Bucknall: Selling pizzas in lockdown to a thriving food business
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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Josh Kleiner: The story behind the Sandwich Sandwich viral sensation
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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Elyssa Desai: How founders can overcome imposter syndrome and burnout
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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Lynsey Crombie, Queen of Clean: How to build a big community online
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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Clare Andrews: Turning a love for air fryers into a business and 100,000 social media followers
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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Richard Harpin: The founder who sold his business for £4 billion
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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Steve Folland: How to be a successful freelancer
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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Stephen Lane: Film memorabilia collecting hobby to £35m business
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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Christian Azolan: How artists and creatives can achieve business success
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert business tips! The podcast is powered by the
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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Kat Pither: The founder who turned using yoga to boost mental health into a successful business
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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Erika Robinson: 'Small businesses have a superpower that big companies don’t have’
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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Dhruvin Patel: The founder who turned down a Dragons' Den deal but went on to raise £1m
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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Jade Beason: How to grow a successful YouTube channel
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert business tips! The podcast is powered by the
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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Marnie Swindells: Behind the scenes of The Apprentice with the 2023 winner
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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Elsie Rutterford: From blogger to multi-million pound beauty brand
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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Cynthia V Davis: Why business owners should embrace diversity and inclusion
It's time for the 10th and final episode in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training progra...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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Navjot Sawhney: The entrepreneur transforming lives with washing machines
It's time for episode nine in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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