
The Small Business Sessions is a weekly podcast from the Powering Local Businesses programme, created by Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business in collaboration with Square.
This series explores the practical steps small businesses can take to grow and thrive – from improving energy efficiency and embracing sustainability to creating a lasting impact in their local communities.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipManagementBusiness | |||

Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.
In this series, we're speaking to founders and entrepreneurs about the real stories b... more
Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.
In this series, we're speaking to founders and entrepreneurs about the real stories b... more
Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.
In this series, we're speaking to founders and entrepreneurs about the real stories b... more
Welcome to Small Business Sessions, brought to you by Enterprise Nation as part of Powering Local Businesses, our collaboration with EDF Small Business and Square.
This series explores the practical steps small businesses can take to grow and thrive... more
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This was a genuinely inspiring conversation. What stood out was the clarity of purpose behind the brand, designing with real people in mind and turning inclusion into a commercial strength, not a side note. Hearing how Millie translated empathy into funding, momentum, and impact is exactly the kind of story founders need. Thank you for sharing a journey that shows how thoughtful design can build both trust and scale.
This was such a refreshing conversation, not about trends or surface ideals, but about human beauty as an expression of identity and lived experience. What really resonated is how Millie and Clare grounded the idea that confidence and self-perception aren’t accessories… they’re the foundation of how we show up in the world. Such an uplifting and empowering discussion.
You and Will Pearson have turned a reusable bottle into a movement, especially powerful was the ripple from design to social impact to circular economics. Showing how business can heal rather than harm is a message the world needs right now. Thank you for elevating the narrative and making purpose profitable.
Love to hear this podcast. Real people sharing the fascinating highs and the lows of running a business. Not just people on the telly 🐲
Love this podcast! I’m so glad it’s back 👏
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A practical, founder-focused show spotlighting small businesses across retail, food & beverage, tech, and services. Episodes often center on building resilient brands, storytelling that drives growth, funding hurdles, and impact-led strategies like sustainability, accessibility, and community engagement. Notable throughlines include crisis storytelling, authentic brand narratives, and mentoring or coaching founders to scale responsibly. The format tends to feature hands-on lessons from real-owner journeys, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways, crowdfunding, wholesale partnerships, and mission-driven business models that balance profitability with social impact.
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The Small Business Sessions launched 10 years ago and published 140 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Small Business Sessions include:
1. Renée Elliott
2. Susan Allen
3. Millie Flemington-Clare
4. Dominic Mills
5. Ryan Panchoo
6. Daisy Morris
7. Zoë Chapman
8. Tom Voller
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