In this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, Dave and Rich explore Intrapreneurship or more specifically, developing an innovative idea or project within a company. They discuss several of their own intrapreneur successes and failures and the valuable lessons they've learned.

Is your business utilising the power of AI-driven ads? In this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, Dave and Rich delve into the world of Google's new powerful AI ad tool - Performance Max. From providing the machine-learning with data rich content to optimising landing pages, find out how your business could benefit from this revolutionary marketing tool. If you are interested in what Wellmeadow does, head to our website: ⁠⁠https://www.wellmeadow.co.uk/

Over the last 20 years, Dave Parry and Richard Buckle have chaired over 3000 board meetings for hundreds of SMEs - in this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, Dave and Rich explore the lessons they've learnt from these experiences and how having regular board meetings is critical to the success and growth of a business. Dave and Rich also explore the advantages of bringing outside influence into the board room and how that external nature can be fruitful in bringing direction and challenge to senior leaders on the board.

In this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, Dave Parry sits down with Andrew Jowett - a founder of a large not-for-profit organisation called Build It International. Build It International creates opportunities for young people and their communities in Zambia through skills training, work experience and essential community building projects.  In this episode, Dave and Andrew discuss all things charity leadership and succession - what goes on behind the scenes when leaders plan for their successor?

Is tech-giant Alphabet, owners of Google, plotting an acquisition of HubSpot? What could this mean for customer data and marketing campaigns? In this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, brought to you by Wellmeadow, Dave and Rich discuss the rumours that Google parent company, Alphabet, is about to acquire HubSpot as reported by Reuters on 04/04/24.

Humanoid robots, AI-generated music from simple text prompts, living to 500. These are just a few of the many topics covered in this week's AI episode of The SME Growth Podcast. Rich and Dave sit down to discuss the current advances of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it affects Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs)

Telemarketing... isn't that just cold-calling? Whilst you could be forgiven for assuming so, in this week's episode of The SME Growth Podcast, Dave Parry is joined by James Willis, operations director at Exceptional Thinking, to dispel the myths of this lead-generation tool and how data is used in nurturing and adding value to potential prospects. Dave and James discuss the misconceptions of Telemarketing and how when utilised can generate significant return on investment.

Ever fancied running an ultra-marathon?! Dave and Rich sat down with Archi Stewart, who has not only run his fair share of ultra-marathons, but has also bought several adventure race businesses. Archi discusses what motivated him to start running and how he turned his passion into a successful business. Drawing on decades of experience leading sales teams and advising businesses, Archi tells a fascinating and inspiring story that anyone who runs (no pun intended!) a business will find engaging and educational.

Studies on companies show that those using a range of SaaS software products can be 30-40% more efficient. However you are potentially paying for products you don't use and possibly sharing data more widely than you think - including to ex-employees. This week's episode explores the pros and cons of a varied 'Tech Stack' and how it might be time for a Platform Audit.

In episode 61 of the SME Growth Podcast, Dave Parry is joined by guest James Bennett for a fascinating chat on when things don’t quite work out for SMEs. Everyone loves a success story but what about when it doesn’t go to plan. In James’ role as a fractional FD, he sheds some light on the lessons SME owners can learn from business failures and how they can be seen positively as a ‘first attempt at learning’.

In our latest SME Growth Podcast episode, The day after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's spring budget, David Parry and Richard Buckle from Wellmeadow sit down with leading economist, Roger Martin-Fagg, to discuss the economic outlook and how SMEs are at the forefront of driving UK growth. In this insightful episode, Roger, David and Richard discuss the state of the current UK economy, AI and how the UK compares to other nations in the context of economic growth and productivity.

In this week’s episode of The SME Growth Podcast, brought to you by Wellmeadow, Dave and Rich carry on from Episode 54 in discussing the top 10 hallmarks of a good leader.  In this episode you’ll discover how Integrity, recruitment, innovation and resilience are central to successful leaders.

In this week’s episode of The SME Growth Podcast, brought to you by Wellmeadow, Dave and Richard are joined by Dalen Managing Director, Adam Beardmore. In this fascinating episode, Adam gives insight into the trials and tribulations of breaking into new markets to boost growth. From creating cutting edge products for education to being on the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic, Dalen have been at the forefront of their industry for over 50 years, manufacturing products in the UK that span numerous industries.

In Episode 57 of the SME Growth Podcast, hosts Dave Parry and Richard Buckle delve into the world of conferences and exhibitions. They chat about the different approaches businesses take in using a conference or exhibition for marketing, as well as how to maximise both for lead capture and generation. There's also the usual roundup of business news, looking ahead to the budget and what this could mean for UK businesses. Find out more about what we do at www.wellmeadow.co.uk

In Episode 56 of the SME Growth Podcast, Dave Parry is joined by guest Adam Cooper for a fascinating interview on a variety of business topics. Adam, a fractional CFO, discusses the potential of fractional roles, the power of podcasting for business and how SMEs can use referrals to drive growth. There’s also the usual news and round-up of interesting UK business topics! Find out more about what we do at Wellmeadow here www.wellmeadow.co.uk

In this episode of the SME Growth Podcast, David Parry and Richard Buckle discuss why you should test your marketing content. From using TikTok as a unique testing tool to emphasising the critical role of scientific thinking in marketing, they talk through the challenges and opportunities of testing. The podcast highlights statistic that 88% of marketing tests are inconclusive, underscoring the need for more robust scientific methods. The episode covers testing email content, prioritising impactful changes in email marketing, and leveraging TikTok for SMEs, using the power of data analysis to inform content strategies. Find out more about what we do at www.wellmeadow.co.uk

What makes a good business leader? How can you be a better one? In Episode 54 of The SME Growth Podcast, join hosts Richard Buckle and David Parry as they take a look into 5 key characteristics shared by effective business leaders. These include vision, decisiveness and adaptability. It’s an interesting discussion on leadership, and how this can drive a company's vision. If you are interested in what Wellmeadow does, head to our website: www.wellmeadow.co.uk

Did you know that a huge 56% of business owners are struggling with their mental health? In Episode 53 of The SME Growth Podcast, join host Richard Buckle and mental health professional Lisa Gunn in a candid conversation about the topic of stress in the workplace. Gain valuable insights and discover practical tips to navigate the challenges of running a business while prioritising your mental well-being. To find out more about what we do at Wellmeadow, visit www.wellmeadow.co.uk

Join hosts Dave Parry and Richard Buckle as they discuss the value of content for every business. Discover the importance of having a clear content strategy, developing a strong SEO-driven website and using content metrics to evaluate performance. They also discuss why it's vital to review, and kill off any under-performing content. Plus, stay informed on the latest UK business news and how this could impact SMEs.

In Episode 51 of The SME Growth Podcast, join Dave Parry and Wellmeadow’s Creative Director, Andy Hodnett as they unravel the mysteries of branding for SMEs. Dive into the power of creating a brand with impact, the significance of consistency in content creation, and why branding is much more than just a logo. Plus, stay in the know with the latest UK business news and how it might shake things up for SMEs. Ready for a branding masterclass? Tune in now!