The Small Business Sessions
Episodes
Susan Allen, Here We Flo: Getting stocked in major retailers and securing big name investors | Small Business Sessions
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Millie Flemington-Clare, Human Beauty: Winning a £50,000 grant and building an inclusive makeup brand | Small Business Sessions
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Dominic Mills, Yuup: Building a thriving marketplace of experiences run by small businesses | Small Business Sessions
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Sam Matanle on challenger branding and turning setbacks into storytelling | Founder Fails
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Sessions: Founder Fails podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation, in collaboration with Hiscox.In this series, we&ap...
Ryan Panchoo, Borough 22: From making doughnuts for his kids to stocked in Selfridges | Small Business Sessions
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Daisy Morris on creativity, community and finding joy in the messy middle | Founder Fails
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Sessions: Founder Fails podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation, in collaboration with Hiscox.In this series, we&ap...
Zoë Chapman, The Whizzer: The power of networks and networking in growing a business | Small Business Sessions
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Tom Voller on creative chaos, owning mistakes and building with honesty | Founder Fails
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Sessions: Founder Fails podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation, in collaboration with Hiscox.In this series, we&ap...
Julianne Ponan, Creative Nature: Campaigner and entrepreneur building a successful allergen free snack brand | Small Business Sessions
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Anisah Osman Britton MBE on identity, purpose and starting again | Founder Fails
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Sessions: Founder Fails podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation, in collaboration with Hiscox.In this series, we&ap...
Theo Paphitis: Dragons' Den, his dyslexia, the future of the high street and top tips for success | The Small Business Sessions
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Deepak Ravindran on burnout, redefining success and finding identity beyond your business | Founder Fails
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Sessions: Founder Fails podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation, in collaboration with Hiscox.In this series, we&ap...
Will Pearson, Ocean Bottle: Tackling plastic pollution one water bottle at a time | The Small Business Sessions
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Kirsty Hulse on confidence, burnout and building a speaking career | Founder Fails
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Sessions: Founder Fails podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation, in collaboration with Hiscox.In this series, we&ap...
Joanna Jensen, Childs Farm: Turning a need for eczema cream into a multi-million pound skincare brand | The Small Business Sessions
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Louise Hill, GoHenry: Building a brand to help millions of kids understand money | The Small Business Sessions
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bus...
Sam Matanle on redefining the suit through made-to-order fashion | The Small Business Retail Sessions
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Camilla Cole on reimagining retail space through art and community | The Small Business Retail Sessions
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Dionne Palmer on creating a memorable and joyful scent experience | The Small Business Retail Sessions
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Rob Ely on building a people-first coffee brand with purpose | The Small Business Retail Sessions
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Sol Escobar on restoring dignity through clothing choices | The Small Business Retail Sessions
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Jon Perks on helping small firms save cash and carbon | The Small Business Retail Sessions
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Alice Mayor on making space for creatives on the high street | The Small Business Retail Sessions
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Mike Turner on growing a tea brand with heart | The Small Business Retail Sessions
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Candid Studios founders on empowerment through the lens | The Small Business Retail Sessions
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Gbemi Okunlola on building a global fashion brand | The Small Business Retail Sessions
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration...
Olly Tyler, Shroot: Buying a failing business and turning it into a success
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Saasha Celestial-One, Olio: How to build a successful app
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Jake Bucknall: Selling pizzas in lockdown to a thriving food business
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Josh Kleiner: The story behind the Sandwich Sandwich viral sensation
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Elyssa Desai: How founders can overcome imposter syndrome and burnout
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Lynsey Crombie, Queen of Clean: How to build a big community online
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Clare Andrews: Turning a love for air fryers into a business and 100,000 social media followers
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Richard Harpin: The founder who sold his business for £4 billion
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a eighth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert bu...
Steve Folland: How to be a successful freelancer
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Stephen Lane: Film memorabilia collecting hobby to £35m business
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Christian Azolan: How artists and creatives can achieve business success
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Kat Pither: The founder who turned using yoga to boost mental health into a successful business
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Erika Robinson: 'Small businesses have a superpower that big companies don’t have’
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Dhruvin Patel: The founder who turned down a Dragons' Den deal but went on to raise £1m
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Jade Beason: How to grow a successful YouTube channel
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Marnie Swindells: Behind the scenes of The Apprentice with the 2023 winner
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Elsie Rutterford: From blogger to multi-million pound beauty brand
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert b...
Cynthia V Davis: Why business owners should embrace diversity and inclusion
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the 10th and final episode in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.c...
Navjot Sawhney: The entrepreneur transforming lives with washing machines
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode nine in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected onlin...
Cat Byrne: How to create a brilliant brand and tips for great design
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode eight in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected onli...
Cameron Smith (Cazza Time): TikTok masterclass from a creator with 400,000 followers
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode seven in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected onli...
Daisy Morris: How to build an engaged and meaningful community around your business
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode six in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online...
Rachel Waring: How to use Pinterest to boost your business
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode five in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected onlin...
Kay Suppamas: The entrepreneur embracing the mental health boosting power of plants
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode four in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected onlin...
Alice Benham: Why founders should take messy and uncomfortable actions
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode three in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected onli...
Sarah de-Vere Drummond: The travel brand that grew during the pandemic
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for episode two in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online...
Ailis Topley: From lockdown hobby to £1m business
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back! This sixth season is powered by the business.connected online training program...
The serial entrepreneur on a mission to help 10 million new founders
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of series five of the Small Business Sessions. Joining us for the final episode is the brilliant serial entrepreneur, Simon...
How understanding your business finances will drive your entrepreneurial success
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We love accountants at Enterprise Nation and this week we're joined by a great one! Joanna Drinkwater, Enterprise Nation adviser and managing dir...
The best friends who built 'the Airbnb of luggage'
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Running a business that’s 100% focused on travel during a pandemic is quite the challenge. In January 2020, Anthony Collias and Jacob Webberburn-Day...
How digital technology can transform small businesses on the high street and beyond
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're looking at how digital technology can transform small businesses of all types. Whether you're selling products or services o...
How great advice can power your business success
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that those business owners who take on advice grow their companies faster than those who don't, but with so much advice out there ...
How to find the right funding for your business
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking business funding. In an advice-packed episode, Oliver Krishnan from Starling Bank and Ryan Hyde-Smith from Funding Option...
The eco-founder behind a thriving plastic free marketplace and Instagram community of 200,000
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The statistics are shocking: One million birds and 100,000 marine animals a year die from plastic pollution, eight million pieces of plastic end up in...
How Brexit is impacting on small businesses
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The transition period for Britain's exit from the European Union ended on 31 December 2020 so how has Brexit affected the UK's small busines...
The future of banking for small businesses
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week journalist Dan Martin is joined by Symmie Swil, head of SME Banking at Starling Bank, and David Beardmore, ecosystem development director at...
Growing the Cambridge Satchel Company from a £600 start-up into a £40m business
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurs start businesses for many reasons. For Julie Deane CBE, it was to pay for her children to go to private school because her daughter was ...
S5 E2: Starting a lockdown business and the power of pivots
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus pandemic has been tough for many people but for some entrepreneurial individuals, it has been the time to start their own company. One...
S5 E1: How to build a rebel business
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast sponsored by Starling Bank, is back! Every week for 12 weeks, freelance journalist Dan M...
S4 E11: Marketing a 233-year-old family business
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Small Business Sessions podcast welcomes Henry Deakin, who’s taken the helm of seventh generation family business Deakin & Francis...
S4 E10: How to deal with late payment
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation h...
S4 E9: Mental health for entrepreneurs
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation h...
S4 E8: The tea mixologist brewing up success
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation h...
S4 E7: All you need to know about alternative finance
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation h...
S4 E6: Behind the scenes at Dragons' Den
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation ...
S4 E5: A tale of two businesses
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation ...
S4 E4: The no bull business blogger
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation ...
S4 E3: The entrepreneur baking up guilt free cakes
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation ...
S4 E2: Making Tax Digital and choosing the perfect accountant
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back for another episode. Series four, hosted by Enterprise Nation ...
S4 E1: A mindset for growth from day one
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero, is back! For series four, a brilliant line-up of entrepreneurs and...
S3 E12: The entrepreneur who raised £57m to help people have a good kip
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E11: The tax revolution you need to know about
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E10: The state of Britain's small business economy in real time
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E9: Making sales, battling business rates and why two founders are better than one
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E8: The man helping your business get paid on time
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E7: Data do's and don'ts: GDPR is here so what happens now?
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E6: Can artificial intelligence really transform your small business?
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation...
S3 E5: Building a £500m workplace giant
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
S3 E4: How to take your business global with online marketplaces
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
S3 E3: Forecasting your future and growing a business that lasts
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
S3 E2: Building the UK's number one health and fitness podcast
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
S3 E1: Why entrepreneurs should be more pirate
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for series three! Each week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones MBE sp...
Series two, episode 12: 'The pizza tracker for massage therapists'
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode 11: Show me the money! How to get an investor
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode 10: Rebel with a cause
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode nine: 'We want to build the biggest brand in the world'
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode eight: Steal the show with SEO
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode seven: How to access alternative finance
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode six: Getting small businesses financially fit
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode five: What makes great businesses great
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode four: How a Hackney brand took on the world and is winning
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode three: Building a world class team
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode two: Changing lives & getting stocked by big businesses
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneur...
Series two, episode one: How to work with a mentor
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Small Business Sessions from Enterprise Nation is back and powered by Xero. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneu...