http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Smallbusinessadvice.tv is a specialist online TV resource aimed specifically at UK small businesses. If you want an edge, this is where you'll find it. Hosted by former CNBC anchor Sean Walsh, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides expert commentary, advice, valuable 'how to' videos and useful links. It's also fully interactive - you can directly interact live with the people we interview. Each episode is broadcast live and available to download and watch in full at any time. Brought to you by The British Chambers of Commerce, Dell and Intel, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides impartial advice on a wide range of topics you can use to help make your business a success. Smallbusinessadvice.tv is a specialist online TV resource aimed specifically at UK small businesses. If you want an edge, this is where you'll find it. Hosted by former CNBC anchor Sean Walsh, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides expert commentary, advice, valuable 'how to' videos and useful links. It's also fully interactive - you can directly interact live with the people we interview. Each episode is broadcast live and available to download and watch in full at any time. Brought to you by The British Chambers of Commerce, Dell and Intel, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides impartial advice on a wide range of topics you can use to help make your business a success. www.smallbusinessadvice.tv www.smallbusinessadvice.tv en-gb 720 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/images/portals/smallbusinessadvice/rss_image.jpg http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv 170 170 (C) Small Business Solutions Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:26:35 +0100 business, busines, biz, interview, chat, webchat, webchats, chats, interviews business, busines, biz, interview, chat, webchat, webchats, chats, interviews no nonadult Aongus Hegarty, VP & GM, SMB, EMEA, Dell and John Dunsmure, MD, British Chambers of Commerce discuss the current challenges facing SMBs at Dell’s UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009. A discussion about the current challenges facing SMBs at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 A discussion about the current challenges facing SMBs at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 Aug 25, 2009 12:12:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/challenges_facing_smbs_today.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/challenges_facing_smbs_today.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this video, Jane Atkinson, Assistant Vice-President of Utilities, Maintenance and Operations at utilities company Sembcorp, explains how the new Diploma qualifications for 14-19 year olds can really benefit your business. There are a range of Diploma courses available from Engineering to Hair & Beauty, and employers of all sizes and sectors are being encouraged to get involved. Jane Atkinson explains how Diploma students can really benefit your business. Jane Atkinson explains how Diploma students can really benefit your business. Aug 25, 2009 12:11:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/sembcorp_diploma.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/sembcorp_diploma.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this video, Breda Corish, Head of Market Development for the ICT and Electronics sectors at BSI says that many SMEs are unwittingly breaching the Data Protection Act, with almost one in 10 saying they've probably breached it on several occasions and many more unsure whether they might have breached the Act or not. Breda explains how companies are breaching the Act and reveals that BSI has just launched the definitive British Standard (BS 10012) which enables companies to put in place a framework for maintaining and improving their compliance with data protection regulations. Breda Corish, Head of Market Development for BSI says that many SMEs are unwittingly breaching the Data Protection Act Breda Corish, Head of Market Development for BSI says that many SMEs are unwittingly breaching the Data Protection Act Aug 25, 2009 12:10:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/breda_corish_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/breda_corish_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Stuart Hibbert, CEO, iComplete, Warren Vick, CEO, Europa Technologies and Aongus Hegarty, VP & GM, SMB, EMEA, Dell discuss the benefits of Cloud Computing at Dell’s UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009. A discussion about the benefits of Cloud Computing at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 A discussion about the benefits of Cloud Computing at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 Aug 25, 2009 12:03:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/cloud_computing.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/cloud_computing.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv John Dunsmure, MD, British Chambers of Commerce, Martin Port, CEO & MD, Masternaut Three X and Aongus Hegarty, VP & GM, SMB, EMEA, Dell discuss green technology at Dell’s UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009. A discussion about green technology at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 A discussion about green technology at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 Aug 25, 2009 12:02:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/green_technology.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/green_technology.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Aongus Hegarty, VP & GM, SMB, EMEA, Martin Port, CEO & MD, Masternaut Three X, Warren Vick, CEO, Europa Technologies and Stuart Hibbert, CEO, iComplete sum up the important issues facing SMBs that were discussed at Dell’s UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009. A summary of the important issues facing SMBs that were discussed at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 A summary of the important issues facing SMBs that were discussed at Dell's UK Media Roundtable that took place in London on 2nd July 2009 Aug 25, 2009 12:01:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/whats_important_to_smbs.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/whats_important_to_smbs.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this top tips video, Business Psychologist Sue Firth, discusses the findings of Vodafone's Critical Response Time Index. She explains that clients now expect a response to emails within 10 minutes! Sue recommends a number of tips, such as setting up auto email responses or sending a simple thank you email to say you will be back in touch soon, which will help to reassure the potential business prospect that someone is dealing with their request. In this top tips video, Business Psychologist Sue Firth, discusses the findings of Vodafone's Critical Response Time Index. In this top tips video, Business Psychologist Sue Firth, discusses the findings of Vodafone's Critical Response Time Index. Jun 4, 2009 5:33:07 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/sue_firth_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/sue_firth_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this top tips video, PR guru Lynne Franks provides valuable advice from her Seed Manifesto, stressing the need to always make your own personal values the centre of your enterprise, self-belief and the importance of constantly improving your personal technology skills. In this top tips video, PR guru Lynne Franks provides valuable advice from her Seed Manifesto, stressing the need to always make your own personal values the centre of your enterprise, self-belief and the importance of constantly improving your personal technology skills. In this top tips video, PR guru Lynne Franks provides valuable advice from her Seed Manifesto, stressing the need to always make your own personal values the centre of your enterprise, self-belief and the importance of constantly improving your personal technology skills. Jun 4, 2009 5:33:05 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/lynne_franks_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/lynne_franks_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Many small business owners, intimidated by a server-based network have opted to run their companies on peer-to-peer networks. However, peer-to-peer networking drastically reduces the processing speed of each computer since it's acting as a repository for information and as a workstation. In this video we meet small businesses that are considering moving to their first server-based network. We'll hear about their concerns, discover what their growth needs are and how a server can aid their growth as well as help with the efficiency, productivity and profitability of their businesses. Today, server technology is affordable and within reach to smaller companies. Small businesses are increasingly coveting the ability to better manage and store a business critical information in one repository. Servers that are affordable yet fully scalable can do exactly that and more. Deciding to invest in a server-based network is the first step in aiding your business' growth, efficiency and productivity. If you'd like to find out more about the advantages in investing in a server please go to www.dell.com/sb360 and click on networking for more tips and information. Many small business owners, intimidated by a server-based network have opted to run their companies on peer-to-peer networks. However, peer-to-peer networking drastically reduces the processing speed of each computer since it's acting as a repository for information and as a workstation. In this video we meet small businesses that are considering moving to their first server-based network. We’ll hear about their concerns, discover what their growth needs are and how a server can aid their growth as well as help with the efficiency, productivity and profitability of their businesses. Many small business owners, intimidated by a server-based network have opted to run their companies on peer-to-peer networks. However, peer-to-peer networking drastically reduces the processing speed of each computer since it's acting as a repository for information and as a workstation. In this video we meet small businesses that are considering moving to their first server-based network. We’ll hear about their concerns, discover what their growth needs are and how a server can aid their growth as well as help with the efficiency, productivity and profitability of their businesses. Jun 4, 2009 5:32:04 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/how_to_choose_your_first_server.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/how_to_choose_your_first_server.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Intel's Steve Shakespeare provides his top tips on how small businesses can best set up and run their IT operation. Intel's Steve Shakespeare provides his top tips on setting up your IT operation... Intel's Steve Shakespeare provides his top tips on setting up your IT operation... Jun 4, 2009 5:20:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/steve_shakespeare_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/steve_shakespeare_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this top tips video, Martin Morrin, MD of RBS Invoice Finance gives his advice on managing cash flow, which he says is all about planning. Make sure you understand whose terms you are dealing with, ensuring the invoice details are correct and out on time. When you speak to your clients, get a date when payment will be made and chase it on time too. Then build a cash flow forecast so you can plan for the shortfalls. In this top tips video, Martin Morrin gives his advice on managing cash flow. In this top tips video, Martin Morrin gives his advice on managing cash flow. May 15, 2009 5:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/martin_morrin_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/martin_morrin_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Here Mark Borkowski gives his top tips on making the most effective use of marketing & PR, discussing: Target audience Word of mouth Delivery of message Media relations Here Mark Borkowski gives his top tips on making the most effective use of marketing & PR Here Mark Borkowski gives his top tips on making the most effective use of marketing & PR Mar 31, 2009 3:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/mborkowski_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/mborkowski_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Flexible Working - Make your business worth both in and outside the office. Flexible Working - Make your business worth both in and outside the office. Flexible Working - Make your business worth both in and outside the office. Oct 3, 2008 12:01:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/mark_dixon_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/mark_dixon_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Flexible Working - Make your business worth both in and outside the office. Flexible Working - Make your business worth both in and outside the office. Flexible Working - Make your business worth both in and outside the office. Oct 3, 2008 12:00:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/vivienne_bailey_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/vivienne_bailey_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this top tips video, Ian emphasises the need for research before getting involved in Exporting. He talks about ensuring the quality of your product, reminds you to investigate the cultures of local markets and looks at pricing. Finally, Ian outlines the places where you can go for help on this topic. In this top tips video, Ian emphasises the need for research before getting involved in Exporting. He talks about ensuring the quality of your product, reminds you to investigate the cultures of local markets and looks at pricing. Finally, Ian outlines the places where you can go for help on this topic. In this top tips video, Ian emphasises the need for research before getting involved in Exporting. He talks about ensuring the quality of your product, reminds you to investigate the cultures of local markets and looks at pricing. Finally, Ian outlines the places where you can go for help on this topic. Oct 2, 2008 12:04:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/ian_campbell_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/ian_campbell_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this top tip, Martha looks to the inspiration given by President Obama. She recommends visionary leadership - whatever size organisation you are in, get out there and talk to people about where the company is going. In this top tip, Martha looks to the inspiration given by President Obama. She recommends visionary leadership - whatever size organisation you are in, get out there and talk to people about where the company is going. In this top tip, Martha looks to the inspiration given by President Obama. She recommends visionary leadership - whatever size organisation you are in, get out there and talk to people about where the company is going. Oct 2, 2008 12:01:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/martha_lane_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/martha_lane_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this top tip, Sian's one piece of advice to HR and those running a company is to communicate and to look at training, particularly during this tough climate, so staff are motivated and ready for the upturn. In this top tip, Sian's one piece of advice to HR and those running a company is to communicate and to look at training, particularly during this tough climate, so staff are motivated and ready for the upturn. In this top tip, Sian's one piece of advice to HR and those running a company is to communicate and to look at training, particularly during this tough climate, so staff are motivated and ready for the upturn. Oct 2, 2008 12:00:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/sian_harrington_toptip.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/sian_harrington_toptip.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Wiggly Wigglers, a rural England-based natural gardening company, was awarded the Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award by Dell and its global partners for its innovation and leadership in social media. Using tools like Facebook, podcasting and blogging, Wiggly Wigglers: Serves 90,000 customers worldwide and delivers its products across Europe; Cut its advertising budget by 80 percent when the company turned to social media over traditional advertising; Facebook fans currently stand at 898, with over 170 discussion topics; Hosts podcasts from the "Wiggly sofa" reaching thousands of listeners per week, and Built its catalogue based on Wiki ideas generated on its Facebook page by experts and customers. Wiggly Wigglers, a rural England-based natural gardening company, was awarded the Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award by Dell and its global partners for its innovation and leadership in social media. Using tools like Facebook, podcasting and blogging, Wiggly Wigglers: Wiggly Wigglers, a rural England-based natural gardening company, was awarded the Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award by Dell and its global partners for its innovation and leadership in social media. Using tools like Facebook, podcasting and blogging, Wiggly Wigglers: Oct 1, 2008 12:02:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/use_facebook_for_small_business.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/use_facebook_for_small_business.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv IT budgets can be tight for small businesses, so many times data protection options may not make the cut. However, a business that chooses to operate without a safety net is taking a serious risk. Losing critical business data can be crippling for most business and for some a loss that they simply can't recover. Plenty of options are available for local backup protection ranging in sizes and speeds, but without an off-site storage option your business' data may still be at risk. If your business operates in more than one physical location your backup options may need to grow accordingly. To find out more about protecting your business, please www.dell.co.uk/storagelearningcenter IT budgets can be tight for small businesses, so many times data protection options may not make the cut. However, a business that chooses to operate without a safety net is taking a serious risk. Losing critical business data can be crippling for most business and for some a loss that they simply can't recover. IT budgets can be tight for small businesses, so many times data protection options may not make the cut. However, a business that chooses to operate without a safety net is taking a serious risk. Losing critical business data can be crippling for most business and for some a loss that they simply can't recover. Oct 1, 2008 12:01:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/how_to_protect_your_data.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/how_to_protect_your_data.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Every business generates its own unique type of data and documents ranging from simple inventories and basic content information to the most detailed client strategies and production schedules. But regardless of data's particular flavour, all that information has to live somewhere. How a business stores its data between computers can definitely impact the company's output, sometimes in unexpected ways. This is particularly true for centralised storage. On top of those benefits, gathering your information in one place can actually save your business money on storage hardware. With each document only taking up space in one location, less hard drive area is used than if the same document was being stored on each individual user system. To find out more about centralising your data storage please visit www.dell.co.uk/storagelearningcenter Every business generates its own unique type of data and documents ranging from simple inventories and basic content information to the most detailed client strategies and production schedules. But regardless of data's particular flavour, all that information has to live somewhere. Every business generates its own unique type of data and documents ranging from simple inventories and basic content information to the most detailed client strategies and production schedules. But regardless of data's particular flavour, all that information has to live somewhere. Oct 1, 2008 12:00:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/how_to_centalise_your_storage.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/how_to_centalise_your_storage.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv This video will show you how to create your own RSS feed, and how it will help you become a better marketer. We'll keep it as basic as possible and try to avoid technical jargon. First of all, what is an RSS feed and how does it work? It's a way to syndicate and distribute information about your business and products, and it brings traffic and attention to your website. Think of it as a subscription, your readers get an alert every time you distribute a feed. So how do you start creating a feed? If you understand HTML you'll probably understand enough to cut and paste from another RSS file, and replace it with your own information. If you don't understand HTML follow the steps in this video. This video will show you how to create your own RSS feed, and how it will help you become a better marketer. We'll keep it as basic as possible and try to avoid technical jargon. This video will show you how to create your own RSS feed, and how it will help you become a better marketer. We'll keep it as basic as possible and try to avoid technical jargon. Sep 1, 2008 12:00:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/understanding_rss_feeds.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/understanding_rss_feeds.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Swine flu could have serious consequences for small and medium size businesses so ensuring your business is properly prepared is essential. Ministers have warned that in a worst case scenario, 100,000 people could contract swine flu every day by the end of August, with 1 in 8 employees forced to take time off work. Should these projections come to bear, the sheer number of people affected will undoubtedly have an impact on business productivity and the wider economy. The British Chambers of Commerce is hosting a live WebTV show on Tuesday 28th July at 11am to discuss the current situation, how businesses should prepare for swine flu and how you should react if it hits your business. Joining presenter Ian Collins in the studio is David Frost, the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce and Dr Laurence Buckman, the Chairman of the BMA's GPs Committee. They will also be joined by representatives from two businesses – Robert Stead and Sue Hill – who will discuss how their businesses are coping with the crisis. This is a prime opportunity to give businesses a chance to share their own contingency plans and ideas they have already implemented to deal with the spread of swine flu in the work place. David Frost, Dr Laurence Buckman, Robert Stead and Sue Hill join presenter Ian Collins live online to discuss SME response to swine flu. For more information visit www.britishchambers.org.uk Watch our WebTV show on contingency measures for SMEs Watch our WebTV show on contingency measures for SMEs Jul 28, 2009 11:00:00 AM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/swine_flu_is_your_business_prepared1.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/swine_flu_is_your_business_prepared1.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Intelligent Server Processors. Built-In Virtualization. Single Core Servers... have we lost you yet? If, like many owner/managers of small businesses, you are simply confused by technical jargon, struggle to get to grips with your company's IT operations in general, or if you merely don't have the means or manpower to focus your energies on this vital aspect of running your company, then we seriously recommend you join us for this week's smallbusinesadvice.tv show. It is vital for all small businesses to pay particular consideration to their IT structure. For example, how many companies won't invest in a secure, regularly backed-up server to host crucial and sensitive company data, instead opting to run their company from a desktop PC? Yet the former will reduce business risk and crucially save money in the long term. For many SMEs in this position, they could very easily lose years of data and client information by not having an up-to-date back up. Joining presenter Ian Collins in the studio to show you how to best set up and run your company's IT operation and how you can work around the monetary issues that can prevent many SMEs from investing in an efficient IT structure is Steve Shakespeare, Intel's EMEA Business Solutions Director. If you have any questions for Steve please e-mail them now via the box above and we'll do our best to answer them during the live show. Steve Shakespeare joins us live online to discuss ways you can best set up and run your company's IT operation. For more information visit www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Find out more about Intel® Xeon® Processor Based Server Solutions for Small and Medium Business – download the pdf now Watch Show 11 of Smallbusinessadvice.tv for expert tips on running your IT operation Watch Show 11 of Smallbusinessadvice.tv for expert tips on running your IT operation May 29, 2009 12:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/efficient_it_structures_are_key_for_any_sme.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/efficient_it_structures_are_key_for_any_sme.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv What is the biggest key to surviving the recession? For many small businesses it's cashflow. You may run a great company, but unless you have money to pay staff and suppliers, let alone for developing your services, in the current climate, things can get very difficult. And for the many businesses without savings in the bank and reliant on loans the situation has clearly been particularly difficult. To help advise how small businesses can keep the money flowing, Small Business Advice TV is delighted to welcome Martin Morrin, Managing Director of RBS Invoice Finance, and Patrick Fennelly, Finance Manager of Moving Venue Catering – celebrating their 25th anniversary this year – and who brings a wealth of experience on how a small business can manage its finances in the good times and the bad. If you have any questions for presenter, Ian Collins to put to Martin or Patrick, please e-mail them now via the box above and we'll do our best to answer them during the show. For more information visit www.smallbusinessadvice.tv What is the biggest key to surviving the recession? For many small businesses it's cashflow What is the biggest key to surviving the recession? For many small businesses it's cashflow May 7, 2009 12:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/your_business_your_cashflow.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/your_business_your_cashflow.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv April 22nd is a red letter day for businesses all over the country as Alistair Darling prepares to deliver what is being hailed as the most important budget in the past half a century. With banks refusing to lend, cash flow being squeezed and export markets under pressure, business managers are holding their breath to see what measures the government will put in place to help UK plc. The day after the budget smallbusinessadvice.tv will be broadcasting a Budget Special to help you understand what the Chancellor’s budget will mean for you, your clients and your staff. It will be presented by Ian Collins, national radio presenter and a regular contributor on Sky News and the BBC. He will be joined by the Shadow Business Minister Mark Prisk MP, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, David Frost and James Norvill, MD of GD Environmental, winner of the Outstanding Business of the Year and the Green Award at the 2008 Chamber Awards, to assess whether this budget will deliver the necessary stimulus for an economic recovery. If you have any questions for Ian, David, Mark or James, please e-mail them now via the box above and we’ll do our best to answer them during the especially extended live Budget Special. For more information visit www.smallbusinessadvice.tv What Will The Chancellor Do For Small Business? What Will The Chancellor Do For Small Business? Apr 23, 2009 12:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/budget_special.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/budget_special.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv In this episode of smallbusinessadvice.tv, Mark Borkowski, one of the UK’s most successful PR practitioners, will explain how simple, low-cost PR and marketing activity can help your business through economic crisis and strengthen your brand and reputation. Mark is the founder and head of Borkowski PR. With his lengthy experience of working with names like Sony UK, American Express, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile, Mark is perfectly placed to advise on how you can make your Marketing and PR budget stretch further, reach your audience more effectively and the tools you can use to achieve this. Sean will also be joined by Dan Matthews – business owner and journalist with around 10 years experience editing and writing for the likes of the Financial Times, Guardian, Real Business Magazine and his own online title LaunchLab.co.uk, which has seen him interview such notable public figures as Gordon Brown, Alan Sugar, William Hague and Duncan Bannatyne. If you have any questions for Mark or Dan, please e-mail them now via the box above and we’ll do our best to answer them during the live show. As always, we will also have our regular round up of all the latest small business news from the British Chambers of Commerce. Sean Walsh is joined live by Mark and Dan Matthews to discuss how simple, low-cost PR and marketing can help your business. Mark Borkowski, one of the UK's most successful PR practitioners, will explain how simple, low-cost PR and marketing activity can help your business through economic crisis and strengthen your brand and reputation. Mark Borkowski, one of the UK's most successful PR practitioners, will explain how simple, low-cost PR and marketing activity can help your business through economic crisis and strengthen your brand and reputation. Mar 26, 2009 12:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/the_message_about_your_business.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/the_message_about_your_business.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:12 - Welcome from Sean 01:19 - BCC Business News Headlines 02.36 - Panel discussion on Flexible Working 10.20 - Peter Thomson WiseWork & Founder: Future Work Forum - video interview on Plantronics Report 12.05 - Panel discussion continued Disruption to UK businesses caused by recent severe weather conditions, in addition to the wider straitened economic climate, has spotlighted the need for companies to have an adaptable workforce that can function with equal efficiency both in and outside the office. In this episode of www.smallbusinessadvice.tv presenter Sean Walsh will be examining how small businesses can make flexible working hours beneficial to their general productivity. Joining Sean in the studio will be Mark Dixon, Group Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Regus Group plc, and Vivienne Bailey, Board Director of Vital Creative Communications. They will be discussing the merits of mobility in the workplace and offering their top tips on how best to incorporate flexible working plans and digital technology into your company’s structure – in order to make them work for both you and your team. As always, we will also have our regular round up of all the latest small business news from the British Chambers of Commerce. If you have any questions for Mark or Vivienne, please use the form to send them in early and we will do our best to answer them live during the show. Join Sean, Mark and Vivienne live online to discuss the need for small businesses to adopt more flexible working practices. 'Adaptability' is the watchword for small businesses looking to future-proof their efficiency and success 'Adaptability' is the watchword for small businesses looking to future-proof their efficiency and success Mar 5, 2009 12:30:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/adaptable_small_businesses.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/adaptable_small_businesses.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:12 - Welcome from Sean 00:58 - Initial panel discussion - key elements to expanding your business overseas 03:58 - Rob Law discusses initial marketing stages of his company 06:12 - Panel discussion - where can small businesses go for direction and assistance for overseas marketing strategy 10.49 - BCC Business News Headlines 11.53 - Panel discussion - impact of credit crunch on opportunities 14.54 - Rob Law on impact of exchange rate 15.42 - Panel discussion - exchange rate/intellectual property/key advice In this episode of www.smallbusinessadvice.tv presenter Sean Walsh has encouraging news for small businesses that are looking to expand into new markets over the next 12 months. With the pound at its lowest level for years, highly attractive opportunities are opening up for companies who want to develop their business overseas. Joining Sean in the studio to analyse these opportunities, will be Ian Campbell OBE, Consulting Editor of International Trade Today and entrepreneur Rob Law, founder of independent design studio Magmatic. Some of us will remember Rob from his appearance on Dragon’s Den. Rob had spent 11 years and £17,000 of his own money developing his Trunki range of ride-on children’s luggage. But when he pitched it to the Dragons, they gave him a scathingly rough ride. They flatly refused to invest in Trunki, going so far as to tell him his company was “worthless”. Suffice it to say, they’re probably regretting it now. Just two years later Trunki is a runaway international success, with 150,000 units sold and distribution secured in more than 40 countries. Rob will be discussing how best to prepare your company for any planned venture into the overseas marketplace. Complementary to that, Ian will be offering his expert advice on how best to manage your plans for exporting operations in 2009. And as always, we will have our regular round up of all the latest small business news from the British Chambers of Commerce. If you have any questions for Sean, Ian or Rob, please use the form to send them in early and we will do our best to answer them live during the show. Join Sean, Ian and Rob live online to discuss opportunities for small businesses looking to expand overseas in the next 12 months. The weak pound is creating great opportunities to expand abroad The weak pound is creating great opportunities to expand abroad Feb 12, 2009 1:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/build_your_business_overseas.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/build_your_business_overseas.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:10 - Welcome from Sean 01:12 - Initial panel discussion - what is the key HR/People Management Challenge 03:40 - BCC Business News Headlines 04:48 - Panel discussion - Opportunities within the downturn In Episode 5 of www.smallbusinessadvice.tv we turn our attention to what is commonly regarded as a company's No.1 asset and its people. With an economic backdrop of rising unemployment and headline-grabbing company layoffs, it's a crucial time to be looking at best practice management skills and motivation techniques to help protect, motivate and inspire your staff. Presenter Sean Walsh will be joined in the studio by Martha Lane Fox and Sian Harrington. Martha co-founded lastminute.com in 1998 and remained on the company's board until its sale in 2005. She has since founded Lucky Voice which currently has four bars and a growing online application and she is also a Non-Executive Director at Marks and Spencer plc, Channel 4 Television and Mydeco. Sian has been Editor of Human Resources (HR) magazine since the end of 2006 and is regular commentator on HR for radio, television and the national press. They will discuss how small businesses can help inspire and motivate their staff. We'll also be looking at important HR and Employment legislation to keep you in the right. Plus, we'll have our weekly round-up of the latest business news from the British Chambers of Commerce. We turn our attention to what is commonly regarded as a company's No.1 asset - it's people We turn our attention to what is commonly regarded as a company's No.1 asset - it's people Jan 22, 2009 1:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/motivating_and_managing_your_people.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/motivating_and_managing_your_people.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:10 - Welcome from Sean 01:03 - Initial panel discussion - what is the business case for going green? 06:09 - Video report from NCE 08:39 - Analysis of report - saving on energy bills 12:10 - BCC Business News Headlines 13:47 - Viewer questions - quality marks and standards 16:40 - Video report from NetRegs 19:00 - Analysis of NetRegs report - legistlation All businesses now need to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Yet as the economic climate chills, every company also has to focus on their bottom line. In this episode of smallbusinessadvice.tv presenter, Sean Walsh, welcomes to the studio James Murray, Editor of BusinessGreen - the multimedia publication for firms intent on improving their environmental credentials and Kathryn Vardy from the Carbon Trust. They will offer their top tips for how small companies can make environmental practices work for them by reducing costs and enhancing sales. Additionally, we will hear from Jon Woodward, Sales Director at NCE Europe in Wiltshire, where they are reaping the benefits of "going green". We have also talked to Debbie Chatting at NetRegs, who provide free environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses, so they can make sure they comply with environmental law. We will also have our regular round up of all the latest small business news from the British Chambers of Commerce, including their response to the MPC's interest rate decision less than an hour before our live programme. If you have any questions for Sean, James or Kathryn about how "going green" can help your business, please use the form to send them in early and we will do our best to answer them live during the show. Sean Walsh is joined live by James Murray, Editor of BusinessGreen and Kathryn Vardy, Head of Client Engagement at the Carbon Trust to discuss how small businesses can "go green" and save money. For James Murray's top tips for making your office greener for no or minimal cost, click here. For more information visit www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Join us online for top tips on making environmental practices work for your business Join us online for top tips on making environmental practices work for your business Jan 8, 2009 1:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/it_can_be_easy_being_green.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/it_can_be_easy_being_green.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:10 - Welcome from Sean 00:14 - Initial panel discussion - what is social media? 05:29 - Video report from Wiggly Wigglers - part 1 12:04 - Analysis of report part 1 with panel 18:04 - BCC Business News Headlines 19:27 - Video report from Wiggly Wigglers - part 2 22:44 - Analysis of report part 2 with panel- measurement? Invaluable insights into how social networking is changing the face of small business is at hand, as host Sean Walsh welcomes Robin Grant, MD of We Are Social, to the studio. As well as advice on social media marketing from Robin, we will also hear from Heather Gorringe, founder and director of Wiggly Wigglers. The rural England based natural gardening company recently won the inaugural Global Dell Small Business Excellence Award. Using tools such as Facebook, podcasting and blogging, it serves 90,000 customers worldwide and delivers its products across Europe. By electing to use social media instead of traditional advertising, the company managed to cut its advertising budget by 80 per cent. Wiggly Wigglers currently boasts 898 fans on Facebook, with over 170 discussion topics. The company developed its catalogue from Wiki ideas generated on its Facebook page by experts and customers, and it presents its own podcasts from the 'Wiggly sofa', which reach thousands of people every week. If you have any questions for Robin about how social networking tools can help your business, please use the form to send them in early and we will do our best to answer them live during the show. We will also have our regular round up of all the latest small business news from the British Chambers of Commerce. Sean Walsh is joined live online by Robin Grant, MD of We Are Social to discuss social media marketing and how it can help your business. Invaluable insights into how social networking is changing the face of small business is at hand, as host Sean Walsh welcomes Robin Grant, MD of We Are Social, to the studio. As well as advice on social media marketing from Robin, we will also hear from Heather Gorringe, founder and director of Wiggly Wigglers. Invaluable insights into how social networking is changing the face of small business is at hand, as host Sean Walsh welcomes Robin Grant, MD of We Are Social, to the studio. As well as advice on social media marketing from Robin, we will also hear from Heather Gorringe, founder and director of Wiggly Wigglers. Dec 18, 2008 1:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/using_social_networking_for_small_businesses.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/using_social_networking_for_small_businesses.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:12 - Welcome from Sean 01:02 - BCC Business News Headlines 02:25 - Discussion with Andrew Stone - interest rate cut 08:00 - Michael Dell Interview Part 1 15:19 - Analysis of interview part 1 with Andrew 20:05 - Michael Dell Interview Part 2 26:25 - Analysis of interview part 2 with Andrew Many small businesses will be worried about how the current economic climate will affect them and what the new year will bring. In this special WebTV show, we bring you an interview with founder and CEO of Dell Inc, Michael Dell for some invaluable entrepreneurial insights and experiences that can help business owners. The task of running a $60bn global company with 80,000 employees is hardly going to be short of challenges. Michael gives his advice for those looking to start a small business and also provides expert opinion on dealing with tough times like those we are currently experiencing - especially for those who want to use technology but are concerned about cash flow. Staying on the technical side of running a business, he asks what SMBs can do to effectively manage their data storage as levels of digital data increase significantly. Covering topics such as how Green IT and social networking impact on small businesses, Michael also reveals what he views to be the three most important factors for a successful small business. Presenter Sean Walsh will introduce the show, and after this exciting interview, you'll have the opportunity to send in your comments. Sean will also be joined by Andrew Stone, Small Business Features Editor from the Sunday Times who will be on-hand with his advice and commentary on the big issues facing small businesses. We will also have our regular round up of all the latest small business news from the BCC. Join us online with Michael Dell and Andrew Stone to discuss advice for small businesses. Many small businesses will be worried about how the current economic climate will affect them and what the new year will bring. In this special WebTV show, we bring you an interview with founder and CEO of Dell Inc, Michael Dell for some invaluable entrepreneurial insights and experiences that can help business owners. Many small businesses will be worried about how the current economic climate will affect them and what the new year will bring. In this special WebTV show, we bring you an interview with founder and CEO of Dell Inc, Michael Dell for some invaluable entrepreneurial insights and experiences that can help business owners. Dec 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/michael_dell_offers_advice_to_small_businesses.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/michael_dell_offers_advice_to_small_businesses.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv Running Order: 00:12 - Welcome from Sean 01:25 - Panel discussion - Chancellor pre-budget comments 06:00 - BCC Business News Headlines 07:40 - Panel discussion continued 12:51 - Video report from Rapide Communications 14:19 - Panel discusstion continued - innovation Kicking off our new series, presenter Sean Walsh, interviewed MD of the BCC, John Dunsmure, to give us some insight into recent research carried out by Dell that brought about the development of smallbusinessadvice.tv. According to the survey, a quarter of small business owners said that while they were enthusiastic about the beneficial role TV rogrammes like Dragon's Den and The Apprentice play in educating and encouraging would-be entrepreneurs, they felt programmes like these helped to dumb down the public's perception of real business and that they didn't help viewers deal with real business situations. 75 per cent of respondents also said they would be interested in seeing more relevant specialist business programming for small businesses on the Internet for live viewing or download. A quarter made it known that they would specifically like to see online programmes that allowed them to interact with and put questions to experts in a live show format. So in answer to your request, here is our first show of Smallbusinessadvice.tv, and joining Sean and John on the sofa was Nigel Shanahan, MD of Rapide Communications, fresh from his company's win at the The Chamber Awards 2008, which recognise and celebrate business excellence. We also had a round up of all the latest small business news from the BCC. Kicking off our new series, presenter Sean Walsh, interviewed MD of the BCC, John Dunsmure, to give us some insight into recent research carried out by Dell that brought about the development of smallbusinessadvice.tv. Kicking off our new series, presenter Sean Walsh, interviewed MD of the BCC, John Dunsmure, to give us some insight into recent research carried out by Dell that brought about the development of smallbusinessadvice.tv. Nov 28, 2008 1:00:00 PM 20:00 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/working_your_way_through_current_climate.mp4 http://www.smallbusinessadvice.tv/rss/working_your_way_through_current_climate.mp4 www.smallbusinessadvice.tv