Dorset Growth Hub

"5 Things I Know Now" A Dorset Growth Hub Podcast

Welcome to 5 Things I Know Now: A DGH Podcast - the innovative and practical new series from the Dorset Growth Hub. Following on from the first two series of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast, we’re bringing an exciting spin to the format, where top business leaders share the five lessons that helped them find success. We'll be releasing a new episode every couple of weeks, and running live events alongside the episodes so be sure to keep up to date by registering your email at https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/. Here you can also learn about more support we can provide your business including grant funding, 1-2-1 consultations and online events. On with the show...!

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08 December 2023

Poole’s Growing Business Community & Standout Marketing in the Wine Sector with Fran Bridgewater & Garry James #S3E22

The art of marketing in the wine industry is a challenge when bottles look so similar, which makes this Coffee & Catchup’s lineup ideal for anyone looking to stand out.Fran Bridgewater FCIM and Garry James, CMO of FOUNDRY, both join us to share in the latest from Fran’s new brand Volcanic Wines, the latest developments with Poole’s FOUNDRY and Podcast Labs, and even share a few tipple tips...

20 October 2023

Green Funding, Coaching vs Mentorship & How to Tackle Cash Flow with Nick Gregory, Alistair Bayliss and Steve Mayell #S3E21

With an ever-changing economic landscape, any support for small businesses is absolutely vital, a huge focus for this latest Coffee & Catchup episode of The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast.Nick Gregory guides us through the latest in finance, funding and mentorship with Dorset Business Mentors’ Alistair Bayliss sharing more on the process, and Steve Mayell sharing some grant and loan opportunities...

08 September 2023

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund & Find Your Space at FOUNDRY with BCP Council’s Charles Fynn & FOUNDRY’s Ema Armstrong #S3E20

Funding and friends are invaluable assets to any small business, and in this episode of The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast, we’re focusing on boosting finances and building a community.Recorded at our Coffee & Catch Up event in July, Steve Bulley hosts BCP Council’s Charles Fynn, Mercia Asset Management’s Max Slinger and FOUNDRY’s Ema Armstrong.The panel takes us through a new fund open to...

07 July 2023

The Power of Stretch Goals and Tackling the Talent Market with Tru Talent Founder, Toni Taylor and Executive Coach, Maggie Lawrie #S3E19

Moving forwards and having the right people on your team are two elements of every business’ dream, and between Maggie Lawrie & Toni Taylor, we have two of the most comprehensive answers.Being an Executive Coach with MLA International places Maggie perfectly to share strategies to go above and beyond your business goals, and Tru Talent Founder, Toni, is finely tuned into the talent...

02 June 2023

Taking on TikTok, Poole BID’s New Initiatives & the 3 Top Business Issues Right Now with Jacqui Rock, Michelle Haslam & Steve Mayell #S3E18

Funding, staff and marketing: a holy trinity which covers most top-of-mind issues for businesses right now, all of which are better tackled together.As we convene for another wonderful Coffee & Catchup event, this week Jacqui Rock shares Poole BID’s new schemes and how the local area is evolving for SMEs.Elsewhere in the episode, Steve Mayell covers the opportunities that SWIG Finance can...

18 April 2023

Beating the Budget, Finding Funding & the Power of Podcasting with SWIG Finance Business Lending Manager, Steve Mayell and Co-Founder & MD of Podcast Labs, Kelly Butler #S3E17

With the recent budget, finance and investment are top of mind for businesses traversing the challenges of 2023.Whether you’re looking for a loan away from the high street banks, or a new way to create business connections, we’ve got you covered - SWIG Finance’s Steve Mayell and Podcast Labs’ Kelly Butler are this week’s guests on The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast.Tune into this week’s episode,...

24 March 2023

Where to Find New Funding & How to Enable International Growth: Live Business Breakfast with British Business Bank’s Ed Tellwright, and Founder of Street Agency, Katie Street #S3E16

The money available for businesses now might not have decreased materially, but the hurdles to securing that funding are certainly larger than they once were.Looking in the right place is key to finding finance for your business at such a time of need, and British Business Bank’s Ed Tellwright joins us on The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast to help you increase those chances.We’re also joined on this...

24 March 2023

Reimagining the Dolphin Centre & Mastering Your Marketing; Coffee & Catchup with Foundry’s Adam Walker and Uprated’s John Darch #S3E15

Much of the media may be awash with dour predictions for the economy, but as business owners there’s plenty to do, and new initiatives to be excited about in the BCP area.At last month’s Coffee & Catchup, we were joined by the Co-Founder of Foundry, Adam Walker, and Managing Director of digital marketing agency Uprated, John Darch.We hear how Foundry is bringing a fantastic new curated...

22 December 2022

Maintaining Businesses’ Mental Wellbeing & Finding Future Funding; Coffee & Catch Up with Dorset Mind's Marie-Clare Gale #S3E14

The only certainty in 2023 is some degree of uncertainty, so as we wrap up the year it’s a vital time to protect the health of both your business, and yourself.Whether you’re looking for sources of funding to keep up the cash flow, or mental wellbeing support to manage the challenges ahead, we ran through some essential resources on the latest Coffee & Catchup event!The wonderful Marie-Clare...

20 October 2022

Tackling Uncertainty and Caring for Your Team; Coffee & Catch Up with Elizabeth McCormick, Debbie Greenwood, Andy Headington & Steve Bulley #S3E13

The past month has proven to be most uncertain, but if you owned a business at the start of the pandemic and it’s still running, then you have the tools to tackle the bumpy road ahead.From staying on top of accounts to keeping your staff front of mind and showing them that you care, the latest episode of The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast shines a light on the abundance of resources at your disposal...