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Tech Biz Now is a podcast for entrepreneurs and founders who want to stay on top of the latest trends and insights in business and technology. Every month, we present you with discussions with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and leaders who generously share their personal journeys, obstacles faced and valuable insights on establishing and expanding their businesses. The podcast also discusses the updates and developments in tech and explores their impact on the business environment. The podcast's objective is to deliver inspiration, knowledge and understanding to its listeners. No matter your area of interest, whether it be business strategy, marketing, sales, e-commerce, digital marketing, web development or any other aspect of business and technology, our guests provide tips and actionable insights that you can benefit from. Each episode of Tech Biz Now is about 30 minutes long. The podcast host is Anna, Co-founder of Picodeliq Digital and Creative Consultancy. Tech Biz Now is informal and conversational, helping you stay ahead of the curve and grow your business. Subscribe now, and don't miss an episode!

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January 8, 2025Episode 730 min

E7 - Networking for Introverts and Extroverts

In this episode, we will discuss networking for those who find social interactions daunting. We identify strategies that allow you to build genuine relationships, advance your career, and grow your personal or professional network—without feeling overwhelmed. About Lizzie Allen PhillipsLizzie Allen Phillips helps business owners and professionals connect through quality hybrid and in-person networking events. Running events since 2007, Lizzie hosts an average of 200 events each year. During the pandemic, she expanded her services to include nationwide online networking, which she continues to offer alongside face-to-face events for those seeking to build strong business relationships across the UK.Through her platform, IWant2Network, Lizzie offers members and visitors the chance to connect with international businesses, high-end brands, and partners. Her face-to-face events, held in quirky and exclusive London venues, provide unique networking experiences, from the London Transport Museum to world-class restaurants.******************Guest Details******************Lizzie Allen PhillipsDirectorN90 Groups, IWant2Network LondonWeb: https://iwant2network.com/Linkedin company Linkedin profile InstagramYoutubeTech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq

October 31, 2024Episode 630 min

E6 - Financial Flexibility for SMEs: Understanding the Role of a Fractional CFO

In this episode, we will discuss financial flexibility for SMEs and explore the vital role of a Fractional CFO.We'll break down what a Fractional CFO is, the key responsibilities they undertake, and how they can help businesses achieve their financial goals.About Sara BrysonSara Bryson helps business owners improve their cash flow, become more profitable, and more financially resilient, all while remaining true to their culture, values, and vision. And she does it without speaking accounting mumbo jumbo. The last thing business owners want are more Excel spreadsheets and complex financial reports. So she takes all that junk off your shoulders and provides you with specific, actionable information that allows you to start improving your business immediately. She takes the time to learn about your dreams and then crunches the numbers to identify what's keeping you from hitting your goals. Meeting with you one on one, she provides a custom roadmap for you to follow - step-by-step guidance so you never wonder what to do next. This is repeated every month, with regular check-ins to ensure there aren't any roadblocks keeping you from moving forward. She doesn't talk numbers - she talks real changes and solutions for your business.If you want a stuffy suit staring at you from your computer screen, droning on endlessly about KPI's, this definitely isn't a match. But if you want a CFO who's going to drop an occasional F-bomb and speak to you like a real human being, she's your gal!When she’s not nerding out over financial data, Sara can be found in her vegetable garden, spending time with her husband, or spoiling her cats and parrots.******************Guest Details******************Sara BrysonWebsite: https://www.cfohyeah.com/Website: calendly.com/sarabryson/right-fit Linkedin: Sara BrysonTech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq

July 31, 2024Episode 525 min

E5 - Balancing Business and Babies: The Entrepreneurial Parent

Join us as we explore the art of managing a business while raising children. In this episode, our guest Michelle shares their journey, offering valuable tips on time management, setting boundaries, leveraging support systems, and involving kids in the entrepreneurial process. About Michelle EshkeriMichelle Eshkeri is a content writer, copywriter and published author. By day, you’ll find her head down at her computer, setting the keyboard on fire for her clients who are predominantly accountants and other financial services professionals. If you need to up your game on LinkedIn or your website, Michelle can provide professional, high-quality articles, SEO blogs, LinkedIn posts or even give your LinkedIn profile a makeover. By night, you’ll find her watching Netflix or writing her first novel, but don’t hold your breath on that one!As a podcast guest, Michelle likes to talk about:career change (currently on career number three), how to market your small business and the power of great copywriting, and the challenges and joys of home education.******************Guest Details******************Michelle EshkeriAuthor, content and copywriter Let ME WriteWebsite www.letmewrite.co.ukLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/michelleeshkeriView Michelle's children's books Read Michelle's latest blogTech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq

June 26, 2024Episode 441 min

E4 - The Extra Mile: Encouraging above-and-beyond performance

In this episode, we will explore effective strategies for encouraging above-and-beyond performance in the workplace. We discuss the importance of discretionary effort—those additional contributions that employees willingly make beyond their job descriptions—and how it can significantly impact organisational success.Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how to inspire and cultivate discretionary effort among their teams, ultimately leading to increased productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction.About Sue IngramSue’s background is in HR working in the City of London and sales environment before leading a motivational study with the long-term unemployed.Over 22 years ago she became a full-time executive coach and facilitator working with such organisations as: Tesco, Hitachi, Bovis Lend Lease, Airbus, BP, Mind Gym, Babcock, BAE Systems, Chatham House, Bournemouth, Derby and Lancaster Universities and Further Education Colleges. She was also an Honorary Teaching Fellow of Lancaster University’s Management Development Division for 11 years where she has supported the University’s World Class Leader Program and provided coaching support to IEED’s innovative Leadership Development Program for SME Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. Her workshop, Leading Difficult People, was delivered as part of the University’s MBA program for 4 years.For the past 14 years Sue’s company, Converse Well, has helped leaders and managers handle people issues with authority and confidence. She provides training in management and communication skills for managers to gain extraordinary results from perfectly ordinary people. Building teams that thrive in challenging environments and take justified pride in exceeding expectations.Sue's advice has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, People Management, Business Matters, City AM as well as being a regular speaker at DisruptHR London, and industry podcasts.Sue’s book, ‘Fire Well – How to Fire Staff so they Thank You’, was published in 2015.Sue was also featured in a viral Instagram reel - 13.2 million views and 740,000 likes! https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SdSrtI41E/?hl=en******************Guest Details******************Sue IngramLeadership and Management Consultant,Facilitator, Speaker Executive CoachSpecialist in creating organisations and teams where leaders and managers achieve extraordinary results from ordinary peoplesue@conversewell.com+44 (0)7734 944515Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/sueingram1Tech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq

May 24, 2024Episode 334 min

E3 - Mastering the Art of Creating Win-Win-Win Sales Moments

From comprehending your customers' needs to aligning them with your business objectives and generating value for all parties, we delve into the strategies and tactics that lead to mutually beneficial outcomes where both you and your customers win. Join us as we discuss the art of sales. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, this episode will equip you with practical, actionable tips to enhance your sales game and create meaningful, lasting relationships with your customers. It will empower you to take your sales skills to the next level.About Maggie SarfoMaggie Sarfo an international Keynote/TEDx speaker and bestselling author. She works with individuals, SMEs and corporate businesses by enabling them to adapt into current times for growth through advisory & mentoring services. She brings over 18 years’ experience in leadership, business growth, personal development and transformation to her clients.Majority of her clients become hugely successful in their roles and businesses, or transition happily.Maggie also deals with purpose and mission development (personal & organisational). She is CEO of Meres Consult Ltd and leads the London City networking groups of The Athena Network.You can connect with Maggie: LinkedIn , Facebook or Instagram******************Guest Details******************Maggie Sarfo Author, Speaker, Advisor (Business & Personal Growth, Transformation)Website: maggiesarfo.com Website: meresconsult.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-sarfo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesarfo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggiesarfobusinessTech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq

February 26, 2024Episode 233 min

Numbers Speak: Using Numerology for Business Success

Welcome to Episode 2 of Tech Biz Now, where we explore how Bizology® unveils your business's unique character showing what it is here to do in the world. Your business has its distinct identity, its start date and name can determine its interactions with the business world. Discover how uncovering the numerical codes associated with your company can illuminate its strengths, weaknesses, and untapped potential. Our guest is Jo Soley.Jo Soley, founder of Bizology®, is a Business Coach and Business Numerologist with over 25 years’ experience in Business Development, Sales and Marketing. She uses the powers of numerology to help her clients elevate their business success. Numerology is a well-established ancient science, numerology has been used by celebrities and CEO’s across the world as a way of harnessing the subtle energies that create our unique blueprint. The foundation of numerology is the concept of uniqueness, it is a discipline that recognises every person and every situation as unique. This is its real power and value of Bizology®. One size does not fit all and there is no magic formula in business, Jo shows you how to align to your life purpose. Bizology® grants access to higher-level business solutions. Understanding and connecting to her numeric energies has been pivotal to Jo’s and her client’s business success. It has helped her to approach all that she does from a position of strength, and it has given her a fresh perspective on doing business in the 21st century.******************Guest Details******************Jo SoleyBusiness Coach, Business Numerologist, International SpeakerWebsite: https://www.josoley.com/Instagram: josoleybizologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-soley-50363423b/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1822294504674775 About B1zology 101 Book====================Bizology® 101 unlocks the numeric code to your success! Bizology® 101 will help you:Understand who you are as a business owner, taking an authentic approach and ultimately making a more significant impact on the business world. Appreciate that your numeric energies deliver powerful and valuable insights that allow you to show up in your business, improve your creativity and productivity, develop better client relationships and increase profitability. Give yourself permission to align to your business, to create sustainable success! Bizology® 101 unlocks the numeric code to your success! Bizology® 101 will help you .Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7J9D1PCTech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq

January 21, 2024Episode 134 min

Brand Harmony: Crafting Consistency for a Lasting Brand

Welcome to Episode 1 of Tech Biz Now, where we discuss the importance of maintaining a consistent brand image across various print and online channels, including websites, social media, and digital advertising. Our guest is Marianne Hartley.Marianne Hartley is an Author, Brand Designer and Energy Healer, founder of Hartley & Soul Branding and Design Agency.She works with Visionary Business Leaders who want to create a legacy with a brand that is in alignment with their values and that clients fall in love with.With nearly 30 years of experience in branding and design, she has worked with clients such as Toyota, The Queens Diamond Jubilee Pageant, Intercontinental Hotels, Bacardi, with entrepreneurs, visionary business leaders and start-ups.Her book ALIGN & SHINE 'gain an unshakable foundation to build your legacy brand’ was a finalist at The Business Book Awards 2023.******************Guest Details******************Marianne HartleyHartley & Soul Creating Irresistible BrandsWebsite: www.hartleyandsoul.comWebsite: alignandshinebook.comTech Biz Now by PicodeliqPicodeliq Details=============Website: www.picodeliq.comYoutube: Picodeliq Facebook: @PicodeliqTwitter: @PicodeliqInstagram: @PicodeliqLinkedIn: Picodeliq Enterprises LimitedPinterest: Picodeliq