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Why Small Business Matters from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University provides a platform for successful small business leaders to tell their stories, offer advice and unravel what it means to be a successful modern SME.Brought to you by the Help to Grow Management delivery team at Northumbria University, Small Business Matters takes a casual but inciteful look behind the scenes with contributions from rising entrepreneurs and leaders of established small businesses that have been trading for many years. It will find out what gets them up in the morning, how they've navigated the challenges of the pandemic and their vision for small business in the region, the country and across the globe. For more info on Help To Grow visit Northumbria.ac.uk/HelpToGrow
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhy Small Business Matters from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University provides a platform for successful small business leaders to tell their stories, offer advice and unravel what it means to be a successful modern SME.Brought to you by the Help to Grow Management delivery team at Northumbria University, Small Business Matters takes a casual but inciteful look behind the...
Why Small Business Matters is hosted by Northumbria University. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Explaining the Making Tax Digital changes! With Dan Hogan and Aaron Shaw from Starling Bank" (30 March 2026, 38 minutes), "Into the Dragon's Den - Robson & Robson Part 2" (26 November 2025, 36 minutes), and "Sowing the seeds of success - Dan & Joe Robson" (8 October 2025, 46 minutes).
Why Small Business Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Why Small Business Matters is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why Small Business Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why Small Business Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
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Northumbria University hosts Why Small Business Matters, a business podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode, we delve into the implications of the upcoming Making Tax Digital legislation with Dan Hogan and Aaron Shaw from Starling Bank.</p> <p>They share insights on how SMEs can prepare for this significant...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>Robson & Robson are a creative agency specialising in multidisciplinary design - elevating brands, packaging, and products. led by Dan and Joe Robson in the northeast of England, they've spent over a decade helping...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>Robson & Robson are a creative agency specialising in multidisciplinary design - elevating brands, packaging, and products. led by Dan and Joe Robson in the northeast of England, they've spent over a decade helping...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode we team up with Rachel Clarke of Bournemouth University Business School, and Liam Toms, and SME owner in Dorset.</p> <p>Liam Toms is a communications and engagement manager at Grapevine, a company...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode Sarah Stephenson explores the importance of business leadership and mentoring, and why finding time to work ON and well as IN your business is crucial.<br><br>Jenny Cairns is owner or North East...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode, Dr Matt Sutherland delves into the vital role small businesses play in the economy with Richard Bearman, Co Chief Banking Officer at the British Business Bank.</p> <p>Discover how the bank supports...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode Sarah Stephenson talks to a Northumbria Allumni and Director of 360 Growth Partners Andrew Silver.</p> <p>Together, they explore the crucial aspects of business partnering, performance management, and...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>This episode truly reaches for the stars, as Dr Matt Sutherland sits down with the CEO of one of the UK's most unique attractions situated in one of the most remote parts of Northumberland.<br><br>Leigh Venus has...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode we once again go on tour to University of Salford, with our guest host Prof Mandy Parkinson, and her guest Bassel Ounah.</p> <p>Bassel is the visionary behind APNA Diving School and Neptune Submerge...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>Many questions business owners have begin with "Do you know someone who?" or "How can I..?". And someone who aims to answers some of those questions is Reshma Begum, Development Manager of the North East branch of...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>Celebrate the third anniversary of "Why Small Business Matters" with us as we take a retrospective journey through the wisdom shared by our esteemed guests over the years.</p> <p>In this special episode, we revisit...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>We delve into the critical world of intellectual property (IP) and patents, exploring why small businesses must consider legal protection for their innovations, creative works, designs, or software.</p> <p>Host Sarah...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode of "Why Small Business Matters," Katey Curtis delves into the world of sustainability with two local business owners from Huddersfield. Joff Ward, founder and managing director of CorkSol UK, and...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode, we explore the impactful world of digital transformation and how it can revolutionise small businesses. Join host Matt Sutherland as he delves into insightful discussions with Dr Ashmita Randhawa...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>As a small business owner marketing can become a top priority which always ends up at the bottom of your to do list. In this episode Dr Matt Sutherland speaks to Paul Hart, co founder and MD of North Shields business...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode we take a break from the studio and are delighted to be guests of Newcastle University, recording in the Catalyst, with a dynamic community of dynamic businesses and research specialists, working...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this special episode we are on tour in South Yorkshire, Associate Professor Alexandra Anderson from Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University hosts the show, and speaks to a leading entrepreneur...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode, we talk about The Small Business Charter and the valuable support provided to small businesses over the last ten years.</p> <p>Dr Matt Sutherland is joined by 3 guests, Flora Hamilton, Erin...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode the Why Small Business Matters podcast head out on tour from Northumbria University in Newcastle, to our capital and the University of West London.</p> <p>In this episode we ask "Why Apprenticeships...
Why Small Business Matters
<p>In this episode Sarah Stephenson explores the world of HR and how to retain your best people with Kathryn Rodgers, of Newcastle based face2face HR.</p> <p>Are you a small business owner struggling with the...
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