Podcast For Business with Steve Twynham

Host Steve Twynham speaks with The Resilience Coach Russell Harvey about how leaders can move from merely surviving to thriving, and why resilience is more about learning and 'springing forward' than just bouncing back.

Topics include the difference between managing and leading, leaders' three core responsibilities (delegation, developing resilient teams, and engaging with personal resilience), practical coaching benefits, and the impact of AI — stressing AI literacy and human–AI collaboration.

Russell shares who benefits from his coaching and how to get in touch at theresiliencecoach.co.uk. 

In this episode Anna Yates, a professional celebrant, discusses her training journey, the services she offers (including funeral planning, baby namings and bespoke weddings), and the growing demand for personalised ceremonies. She explains the practicalities of celebrant-led services, alternative options like living funerals, and how people can get in touch.

Presented on Podcasts for Business in partnership with Network B2B, the conversation highlights the emotional and practical value a celebrant brings to life events and how to find the right contacts and collaborators.

In this episode Steve chats with Matt from Adventure Getaways about travel planning and protection—when package holidays cover you versus relying on travel insurance, what happens if flights are cancelled, and how suppliers handle disruptions.

They discuss booking timelines for cruises and flights, options for guaranteeing fares, why cruises are growing in popularity (value, full board, varied experiences), and ideas for bespoke long-haul trips—like travelling by train to Mongolia.

Matt explains the benefits of booking as a package (supplier responsibility for delays and hotels), ancillary services offered (car parking, lounges, car hire), and how his free planning service works. For enquiries visit adventuregetaways.notjusttravel.com or email matt.adventuregetaways@notjusttravel.com.

Host Steve Twynham talks with Russ from Boom Software about building custom apps that replace Excel and patchwork systems, securely integrate business data, and support teams across the UK and Europe.
Russ answers questions from a panel and discusses practical issues around AI adoption — unclear goals, hidden costs, IP and compliance risks — and share real client wins like the CineCertified app for the film industry and private GP integrations.

Russ outlines who Boom Software serves (from startups to multi-million-pound businesses) and how to contact them at boomsoftware.co.uk.

Steve Twynham hosts this episode of Podcast For Business and is joined by Liz Simms of Credit Control Assist with a panel of business owners to discuss practical credit control: why many businesses struggle, when to outsource, and how better processes improve cash flow.

Key takeaways include the benefits of human-led credit control over automation, cost and time savings from outsourcing, simple onboarding steps, and real client success stories showing rapid reductions in aged debt.

For help, contact Liz on 01484 212 100 or visit www.creditcontrolassist.co.uk.

In this episode Jason from Deep Blue Digital answers audience questions on digital marketing for small businesses, covering the differences between paid ads and organic SEO, common SEO mistakes, and how AI affects website content.

He also explains backlinks and social signals, offers practical tips for new businesses on choosing website builders or developers, and discusses handing over CPanel/back-end access safely.

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In this episode host Steve Twynham talks with Julie Rowe, a project delivery consultant and change coach who combines NHS project experience with coaching to help people and organisations navigate change.

Julie explains how she helps clients overcome perfectionism and self-doubt, unstick tangled ideas with techniques like free-typing, and turn existing skills and resources into clear, manageable next steps. She also emphasises the human side of change and the value of involving whole teams in finding practical solutions.

To learn more or book a free 30-minute consultation, visit julierowe.co.uk or find her on LinkedIn at Julie-Row-Coaching.

In the seventh episode of the "Give Back, Grow, Guide Others" podcast series, we focus on the theme of guide and support. Craig Dyer shares how his accounting business supports partners through bespoke, local expertise, offering personalized services rather than generic packages. He explained their approach of treating every client uniquely, including home visits for self-assessment clients and flexible communication methods like WhatsApp for small businesses. Craig shared success stories including work with Oakington Garden Center and an Italian bakery, highlighting how they helped these businesses overcome challenges and grow profitable. He also discussed the importance of proper expectation alignment and detailed information gathering at the beginning of client relationships. Craig emphasised the value of consistent small improvements over time rather than large changes, and stressed the importance of having team members aligned with business growth. The conversation concluded with Craig's three key takeaways:

Making small support actions regularly rather than large infrequent efforts:
Ensuring team members are aligned with business growth:
Taking time to reflect on what support a business truly needs.