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The Hidden Edge - Sound Business Advice

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Featuring Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge, and co presenter Nigel Davey of SME Needs. Our Sound Business Advice Podcasts are conversations with those that offer another view on the solutions to your business problems ...
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Clicks to Bricks with Adam King

The Hidden Edge - Sound Business AdviceMar 27, 2020

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Facing the Future with Caroline Brewer
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Under Cover with Tristan Webb
Sep 01, 202011:02
Find your Voice with Arabella Redford

Find your Voice with Arabella Redford

Unlock the Digital Economy!  With bricks and mortar stores closing their doors at unprecedented rates, forward-thinking brands are looking other ways to grow their retail offering online. One of the emerging opportunities is that of voice in the realm of search performance.

In this podcast we explore developing eCommerce strategies that include the power of voice with Arabella Redford of Brand Dot.

Aug 20, 202010:57
Be in the Zoom with Gavin Meikle
Jun 29, 202013:05
Post-Pandemic People Planning with Debbie Cohen

Post-Pandemic People Planning with Debbie Cohen

An audience with Debbie Cohen the MD of Streetwise HR, who shares her thoughts on the challenges we face planning our future workforce especially when furlough support finishes.

Another podcast from:

Nigel Davey of SME Needs | 07770 970557

Music: Hear the Noise – John Deley and the 41 Players

May 04, 202011:21
Prospecting; the Lifeblood of Sales with Emma Friendship-Kilburn

Prospecting; the Lifeblood of Sales with Emma Friendship-Kilburn

Prospecting is the first step in the sales process, which consists of identifying potential customers. The aim of prospecting is to develop a database of likely customers and then systematically communicate.  The goal of course to converting them to raving fans. In our podcast, Emma Friendship-Kilburn explains the process and offers some significant hints and tips on how to manage the much-feared phone-call.

 Another podcast from Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge and my co-host Nigel Davey of SME Needs 07770 970557

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Music: Hear the Noise – John Deley and the 41 Players

Apr 28, 202010:24
Remote Team Leadership with John Bennett

Remote Team Leadership with John Bennett

Virtual teams have suddenly become a way of business life.  With them comes some potentially significant stresses.  John Bennett, a guide from schoolofthought.life, explains how we might best, keep in touch and, be in touch, with our teams, given that we are all working remotely, due to the enforced lockdown.  

Another podcast from:  Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

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Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players

Apr 20, 202011:18
Memory Hook Marketing with Richard Mack

Memory Hook Marketing with Richard Mack

Ever consider how you use the power of using all the senses to sell whatever it is you sell?  Richard Mack from RT Promotions shares with us some great stories of how a well chosen promotional gift makes use of all the senses so that when your prospects are ready to buy, it's your name that springs to mind.

Another podcast from:

Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge

07770 970557 | 07962 626604

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players

Apr 06, 202011:52
Cyber Attacks, Tips and Hacks with Mark Saville

Cyber Attacks, Tips and Hacks with Mark Saville

Don’t leave yourself wide open! Working from home can leave you exposed to dark and dastardly cyber attacks – check out my latest Podcast – an audience with Mark Saville of Data2Vault who gives some immediate tips and hacks to best keep ourselves safe.

Another podcast from:

Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge

07770 970557 | 07962 626604

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players



Apr 02, 202010:01
Clicks to Bricks with Adam King

Clicks to Bricks with Adam King

An audience with Adam King, the co-founder of Media Lounge, an eCommerce agency and of Jolly Brolly a company that moved from bricks to clicks. If you have been considering an online venture then have a listen to these top tips.  

Another podcast from:  

Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604  

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players

Mar 27, 202010:34
Making an Impact with Sharon Davies
Jan 12, 202013:03
Omni-Channels ... connecting with your customers - with Steve Sullivan
Dec 07, 201913:35
The Trials & Tribulations of Trust with Julia Felton
Nov 07, 201912:49
Plus Ca Change ... With Simon Phillips
Sep 05, 201910:41
LinkedIn Made Easy with Linda Parkinson-Hardman

LinkedIn Made Easy with Linda Parkinson-Hardman

An audience with Linda Parkinson-Hardman author of LinkedIn Made Easy and Microsoft Office 365 Engagement specialist, Linda explains why she is still a big fan of LinkedIn after all these years … 

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

smeneeds.co.uk | thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

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Aug 25, 201910:51
Productivity Boost - Just Add Tech with Jon Jenkins

Productivity Boost - Just Add Tech with Jon Jenkins

An audience with Jon Jenkins from Just Add Tech ... Jon explains why productivity doesn't seem to go up when we add technology that's supposed to make life simple ... 

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

https://smeneeds.co.uk | https://thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players https://youtu.be/7pCyB43BATM

Jul 11, 201912:56
Awesome Radio Advertising with Rick Simmonds

Awesome Radio Advertising with Rick Simmonds

An audience with Rick Simmonds of Wessex FM who shares with us the PR opportunities in radio broadcasting ... 

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

smeneeds.co.uk | thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players youtu.be/7pCyB43BATM

Jun 13, 201910:59
5 Star Social Proof with Chris Odell

5 Star Social Proof with Chris Odell

An audience with Chris Odell from Schtore and Zon Coupons who discusses what he does to build trust in his online business models with star ratings, reviews and to encourage that all essential 'social proof'. 

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge

smeneeds.co.uk | thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players youtu.be/7pCyB43BATM

May 17, 201912:48
The Accountability Dichotomy with Debbie Cohen

The Accountability Dichotomy with Debbie Cohen

An audience with Debbie Cohen from Streetwise HR ... Debbie explores the managerial need to delegate responsibilities without creating a blame and shame culture 

Click her for a Good Work Plan (employment law 2020) checklist

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

https://smeneeds.co.uk | https://thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players https://youtu.be/7pCyB43BATM

Apr 17, 201912:52
Making Tax Digital with Stephanie Pettitt

Making Tax Digital with Stephanie Pettitt

An audience with Stephanie Pettitt ... Stephanie explains the what, the why, the who, the when and (more importantly) the how around the three letter acronym MTD. 

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

https://smeneeds.co.uk | https://thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players https://youtu.be/7pCyB43BATM

Mar 20, 201913:26
Financial Blind Spots with Dorothy Brown

Financial Blind Spots with Dorothy Brown

An audience with Dorothy Brown, Insolvency Practitioner at Even Keel Financial ... Dorothy uncovers the blind spots that trip up businesses in their financial heath and wellbeing. 

Another podcast from: Nigel Davey of SME Needs & Laura McHarrie at The Hidden Edge 

https://smeneeds.co.uk | https://thehiddenedge.co.uk 

07770 970557 | 07962 626604 

Music: Hear the Noise - John Deley and the 41 Players https://youtu.be/7pCyB43BATM

Mar 05, 201913:58