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Dorset Business Matters is a conversational podcast shining a light on the vibrant local business community across Dorset. Episodes feature candid chats with local business owners and entrepreneurs about the realities of running a business today, from the highs of success and innovation to the challenges of growth and sustainability. The show explores what makes Dorset a unique place to do business, celebrating the people, stories, and ideas driving the economy forward. Informal and inspiring, Dorset Business Matters offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the passion of local enterprise.
Unknown Host hosts Dorset Business Matters, a business show with 24 episodes published.
How do you keep a town centre alive in one of the toughest retail environments in decades? In this episode of Dorset Business Matters , Simon Ellson is joined by Jacqui Rock , Chief Executive of Poole Business Improvemen
From the farm to the Britain’s Got Talent stage, Ben Chick is redefining what it means to be a modern farmer. In this episode of Dorset Business Matters , Simon Ellson sits down with third generation Dorset farmer, entre
Spotify Episode Description What does it take to build a successful digital agency from a bedroom business selling cufflinks at the age of 13? In this episode of Dorset Business Matters , Simon Ellson sits down with Luke
Josh Williams didn't get the stockbroking job. He stacked shelves at Asda instead. Today, he runs Bizpedia — a premium business networking community with 165 members across 11 towns and cities, targeting the £500k to £1
Caring for Dorset: The Social Care Crisis, Workforce Challenges and the AI Revolution with Anna Knight Social care touches all of our lives, yet it remains one of the least understood sectors in the UK. In this episode o
In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon sits down with Lorraine Barber, founder of Wincombe Payrolls in Poole. Lorraine shares her journey from a controlled upbringing and failed RAF ambitions, through corporat
What does a modern Chamber of Commerce really look like? In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon Ellson sits down with Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber, for a candid conversation about business, leadership, r
What if the advice you keep giving people is the reason nothing is changing? In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sit down with Sam Stone, founder of Life Coaching with Sam, for her very first podcast appearance
If you've been telling yourself AI is "a bit like Y2K" and will quietly blow over, this episode is the wake-up call. I sit down with Simon Kinsey, founder of Sparkstone Technology and Agent Factory, for a properly unflin
Most people don’t start businesses because they’re ready. They start because something inside them says, “There’s more than this.” In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon sits down with Michelle Reade, founder
In the latest episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sat down with Rupert Holloway, founder of Conker Distillery — now 12+ years into the journey. This isn’t a “look how successful it’s been” story. It’s a real look at wh
From Car Dealer to Independent Finance Broker: Courage, Cashflow and Building a Business the Hard Way In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sit down with Chris, who made the leap from the motor trade into buildin
Marketing Without Research Is Guesswork: Lee Hill on Why SMEs Jump Too Fast In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I’m joined by Lee Hill, founder of Runway. Lee and his team do two things. For larger businesses and
From Teen IT Fixer to Trusted MSP: Building OTECH with Confidence, Character and Care In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sit down with Kyle Sharland, founder and Managing Director of OTECH, a managed service p
From Garden Shed to 7,000 Sq Ft: Building Mad Mowers What started as a home-schooling project fixing broken lawnmowers in a garden shed has grown into a serious Dorset business with a 7,000 sq ft unit, commercial contrac
Photography, Self-Doubt and Saying Yes: Building Folio Creative In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I’m joined by Beth, founder of Folio Creative — a personal brand photographer and content creator working with f
Having been an employee, then in a partnership, and now a Ltd company you could say Louise had done it all. She shares some great insight, from self doubt to motherhood and of course the best bit, would I do it all over
Kaz is a chartered financial planner. She deals with everything all the way from mortgages up to complex tax cases, business owners selling their businesses and large inheritance tax cases. 10 years in the business and s
In the heart of Dorset lives Domvs Estate Agents. 20 years in the making, a wealth of knowledge and insight and a very informed CEO in Polly. You'll hear the pain, frustration, delights, learnings, balancing work and mot
This week, we feature another Dorset Business and ask Alison why and how she got started, what her biggest challenges are and what's next. Alison and her husband Steve have built their business over 8 years and are not f
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Dorset Business Matters is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under business and has published 24 episodes.
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