
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
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Small Business Made Simple Podcast - for small business owners who want to reach their goals, need accountability and bite-size marketing and social media tips and tricks. Hear from Small Business owners just like you or our host Jenn, who has been in the trenches of small business and is now here to help you achieve those goals. You've GOT THIS!
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
1d ago
? 10-Minute Marketing: What to Do When You Have No Time – Episode 334
Time-poor but still want to grow your business? You’re not alone! In this episode of Small Business Made Simple, I’m sharing 11 powerful 10-minute marketing activities that can help boost your sales, brand awareness, and engagement—without eating up your entire day.
From quick Instagram stories to clever email tweaks, updating your Google Business Profile, and pitching yourself for a podcast—these bite-sized strategies are designed for busy business owners who want to see real results.
Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelmi ..read more
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
1w ago
? What You Need to Know About Business in 2025 – Insights from the Big Small Business Survey
The world of small business is shifting fast, and if you want to stay ahead, you need the latest insights. In this episode, I dive into the results of the Big Small Business Survey, co-authored by myself, Andrew Griffiths, Tracy Sheen, and Katrina McCarter.
? What’s keeping business owners up at night?
? Rising costs – and why only 15% have a pricing strategy in place
? AI adoption – 63% say it’s a game-changer, but 20% are still hesitant
? Marketing overwhelm – it’s decreasing (finally!), but consiste ..read more
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
2w ago
Curious about how a CRM system can revolutionise your small business? In this episode, I chat with CRM expert Freda Ma, who demystifies customer relationship management systems, sharing practical tips to boost efficiency and improve customer interactions. Tune in to discover how the right CRM can simplify your marketing, nurture relationships, and free up your time for the things that matter most.
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Small Business Made Simple Podcast
3w ago
?️ 3 Smart Steps to Simplify and Boost Your Business for 2025
Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2025? In this episode, we’re diving into three simple yet powerful steps you can take right now to set your small business up for success. From optimising your income streams and crafting effortless content strategies to mastering time management with actionable diary hacks, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you stay ahead.
Whether you're feeling stuck or simply want to refine your focus for the year ahead, these insights are designed to simplify your marketing, streamline ..read more
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
1M ago
Podcast Blurb: Episode 330 – The Big Change to Google That Will Affect Your Website Visits
Ready to tackle the latest disruption in the digital world? In episode 330 of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast, we dive into the game-changing new feature from Google: AI Overviews in search results. These automated answers are shaking up the way customers find information—and it’s a shift every business owner needs to know about.
Join me as we unpack:
What Google’s AI Overviews mean for your website traffic.
The golden opportunities hidden in "People Also Ask" and "People Also Search For" section ..read more
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1M ago
? Happy New Year! Kick off 2025 with Episode 329 of the Small Business Made Simple podcast! After a challenging 2024, are you ready to make this year phenomenal?
In this episode, I reflect on lessons from a doozy of a year—what survival mode taught me about life, business, and the power of just showing up. From marketing strategies to reconnecting with your ideal client, I share how to rethink and revitalise your business for the year ahead.
? Plus, discover:
The surprising shift in mindset business owners are embracing in 2025.
How your audience's "Word of the Year" can shape your strategy ..read more
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1M ago
[SUMMER SERIES] The Year I said YES - yep I said yes for a WHOLE year and on this episode I explain what happened, the doors it opened and the amazing things that happened because I had the courage to say yes!
Take a listen to episode 328 and hear the GOLD! Get inspired for your 2025!
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? Let’s talk strategy with ..read more
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
1M ago
[SUMMER SERIES] 3 Reasons Why You're Not Converting More Sales – Episode 327
Welcome to another episode of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, part of our special Summer Series. This week, Jenn Donovan is diving deep into a topic that every business owner needs to master – sales.
We’ve all heard it: Sales is tough. But what if it doesn’t have to be? In this episode, Jenn shares her no-nonsense approach to increasing your sales conversions by addressing the real reasons why you're not seeing the results you want. From eliminating negative self-talk to truly believing in your product, Jenn g ..read more
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
2M ago
[SUMMER SERIES] How to Plan Your Marketing – Episode 326
Welcome to a special episode of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, where Jenn Donovan brings you the Summer Series – a collection of some of the most impactful episodes to help you take your business to the next level. Whether you're relaxing over the holidays or gearing up for the new year, this episode will guide you through the essential steps to plan your marketing strategy for 2025.
Jenn dives into why strategic marketing is more critical than ever. With the AI revolution on the horizon, the landscape of business is shifting fa ..read more
Small Business Made Simple Podcast
2M ago
[Summer Series] The Seven Things I’m Doing Whilst “Taking a Break” - Episode 325
Hey there, it’s Jenn!
After six incredible years of weekly podcasting, I’m mixing things up with a Summer Series to give myself a little breather. This episode revisits the seven things I tackled during last year’s “break” (yes, that’s in quotes because, as business owners, is it ever a real break?).
From refreshing my speaker and media kits, updating my website, and auditing my digital chaos to mapping out goals and podcast ideas for 2024, I’m sharing the practical steps I take to set myself and my business up fo ..read more