Overcoming adversity is a difficult thing.Life is full of ups and downs and challenges, but sometimes those challenges and obstacles can seem almost insurmountable without support, positivity, strength, and just sheer determination. Our host Ri

Episode 18: The Self-Employed Life and what to expect

Sep 2nd, 2022 20m 48s

From the highs of personal freedom and the joy of setting your own schedule, to the realities of extremely hard work and discipline, becoming self-employed and starting your business takes a lot. For anybody thinking of starting a small busines

Episode 16: The right recipe for starting a food business

Jun 27th, 2022 25m 9s

The food industry in Cornwall is booming, and full of amazingly innovative, and delicious, food based small businesses. It's become a very distinctive sector in which to do business, so we discuss some tips for a successful business start-up re

Episode 17: Turning your hobby into a business

Jun 24th, 2022 17m 38s

Doing something you love is the ultimate work/life goal, so when you find a hobby or passion and get to turn that into a business, work no longer seems like a chore. We speak to David Curtis, founder of Spartin Nerf Gaming, about getting his bu

Episode 15: How to visually market your products

May 27th, 2022 20m 48s

Learning how to visually market your products can seem like a mysterious art, but for retail businesses, getting it right is important. Any retail business, whether online or offline, can fail or fly based on how attractive their product offeri

Episode 14: Making Zoom work for your business

Apr 27th, 2022 24m 27s

Throughout the pandemic, Zoom experienced phenomenal success globally, pivoting their business to become a leader in helping schools, organisations and businesses continue working, communicating and trading, at a time when we were confined to o

Episode 13: Protecting your business online

Mar 30th, 2022 20m 26s

These days, we increasingly rely on internet-connected devices at work, in our businesses and in our personal lives. And with that reliance comes the issue of cybercrime and how vulnerable we are to it.Attackers continue to take advantage, of

Episode 12: Wellbeing in the Workplace

Feb 16th, 2022 23m 45s

From organic handmade skincare products to elegant beauty parlours and distinctive yoga classes, the importance of incorporating self-care and wellbeing in the workplace, as well as into our daily lives, remains strong and continues to grow as

Episode 11: Telling your authentic Brand Story

Jan 12th, 2022 27m 29s

Belinda Shipp has had a long and successful career as Head of Marketing for the famous Cornish brand Rodda’s. She is now channelling her learnings and experience into her own business, the Cornish Marketing Consultancy. Belinda has been awarded

Episode 10: What not to forget when doing your tax return

Dec 13th, 2021 23m 59s

Ian Williams is a business advisor at Outset Cornwall, with a lifetime of experience in finance for small businesses from a range of different financial settings, giving him a great insight into the best advice for small businesses. Ian has a w

Episode 9: Making a Sustainability Pledge for your business

Nov 9th, 2021 31m 6s

Adam Hall is the Head of Sustainability at the Internet Fusion Group, an online retailer with 11 outdoor sports websites catering for adventure and sporting enthusiasts. From surfing to equestrian, motorcross, scuba diving and Alpine sports, th

Episode 8: Getting your products out there

Oct 11th, 2021 29m 4s

Cecily Mills is the founder and CEO of Cecily’s Dairy Free Ice Cream, a natural dairy free alternative selling in Ocado and M&S amongst others. Since the business started in 2015 Cecily has been on an incredible journey from kitchen table recip

Episode 7: Outsourcing and Automation

Sep 13th, 2021 30m 14s

The Outset Podcast is hosted by Outset Cornwall, providing support and inspiration to help you to start, run and grow your small business.Al Pidwell is a business advisor at Outset Cornwall, with experience in working in the UK providing busin

Episode 6: Starting a Business After Redundancy

Aug 16th, 2021 22m 32s

Redundancy always feels like something that happens to other people. Andrew Songhurst worked for the same company for 36 years and never considered that redundancy would be something he would have to deal with. He got his first job at a local p

Episode 5: What to think about before you build a website

Jul 12th, 2021 27m 2s

Creating a website is a bit like building a house. Do you build it yourself or blow the budget and hire a professional? If you are starting to think about building a new website for your business there are lots of different elements you’ll need

Episode 4: Creating Content for your Social Media

Jun 11th, 2021 23m 16s

Have you just launched a new Facebook page for your business, but have no idea what to actually add to it? Do you know what your customers want to hear from you on social media?Anna Ireland has extensive experience in marketing and content writ

Episode 3: Taking on your First Employee

May 17th, 2021 36m 4s

Are you working alone and getting so busy you’re finding you have to turn work down? Have you got more work than you can cope with? If you need to make the leap to taking on your first employee, have a listen to our latest podcast episode with

Episode 2: Starting a Business during a Pandemic - Part 1

Apr 15th, 2021 15m 42s

The Outset Podcast is hosted by Outset Cornwall, providing support and inspiration to help you to start, run and grow your small business.Valentina Langley was in the midst of planning the opening of her brand-new delicatessen in the centre of

Episode 1: The First Ten Years in Business

Feb 28th, 2021 25m 11s

The Outset Podcast is hosted by Outset Cornwall, providing support and inspiration to help you start, run and grow your small business.Tony Sampson is the founder and Managing Director of Newquay-based Naked Solar, and recently celebrated 10 ye

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