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In our Small Business Snippets podcasts, we talk to household names about their experiences of building and running a business, with some tips for you peppered along the way.

You’ll find episodes with the stars of Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice along with others including Spencer Matthews and Trinny Woodall.

Theo Paphitis: ‘My school showed me the door at 16 because I was a lost cause’

In this podcast episode, Anna Jordan meets Theo Paphitis, a businessman, retail expert, shopkeeper and former Dragon

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Charlie Mullins: ‘I don’t like banks – they’re crooks in suits’

In this podcast episode, Anna Jordan meets Charlie Mullins, founder and chairman of Pimlico (formerly Pimlico Plumbers)

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Sally Gunnell: ‘It’s about being the best version of yourself’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets entrepreneur, motivational speaker and former athlete, Sally Gunnell

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Sian Gabbidon: ‘People think I’m just sat on a beach enjoying life’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Sian Gabbidon, entrepreneur and winner of The Apprentice 2018

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Keith Abel: ‘We went from losing money to making £4.5m a year in 18 months’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Tim Adler meets Keith Abel, Abel & Cole founder and chairman of Freddie's Flowers

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Carina Lepore: ‘I saw Lord Sugar’s car and it was a sign’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets entrepreneur and The Apprentice winner, Carina Lepore

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Tej Lalvani: ‘Nearly everything is possible’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Dragon Tej Lalvani and entrepreneur Sam Jones

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UPS: How to expand your business internationally and acquire loyal customers

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Spencer Matthews: ‘We needed 12 or 13 times more money than I thought’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Spencer Matthews – entrepreneur, TV star and angel investor

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Lady Chanelle McCoy: ‘Banks treat us like we’re illegal’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Lady Chanelle McCoy – entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragons' Den Ireland

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Mark Wright: ‘You say crazy stuff to be entertaining on The Apprentice’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Mark Wright – entrepreneur, TV personality and former winner of The Apprentice

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Paul Lindley: ‘I don’t think business is really about economics. It’s about psychology’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Paul Lindley – author, campaigner and founder of Ella's Kitchen

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Brompton MD, Will Butler-Adams: ‘Manufacturing has become entrepreneurial again’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Will Butler-Adams, managing director of Brompton Bikes

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Gerald Ratner: ‘I don’t think it’s right that there’s such a stigma attached to failure. It’s a British disease’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Tim Adler meets Gerald Ratner, an author, motivational speaker and businessman

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A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

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The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade