9 episodes

Conversations & stories about micro business Britain with Emily, Whitehead, founder of Simply Great Britain. Helping us to understand, & be truly inspired by, how micro business transforms lives - people, places and planet.
Micro Business makes up 96% of all UK private business and forms the backbone to local communities; provides a living that nurtures and uplifts & often takes best care of our planet. Meet the people behind the magic.

A Micro Business Life Emily Whitehead, micro business champion & founder of Simply Great Britain

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Conversations & stories about micro business Britain with Emily, Whitehead, founder of Simply Great Britain. Helping us to understand, & be truly inspired by, how micro business transforms lives - people, places and planet.
Micro Business makes up 96% of all UK private business and forms the backbone to local communities; provides a living that nurtures and uplifts & often takes best care of our planet. Meet the people behind the magic.

    In Conversation With Nancy Detchon From Peak Net Web Design

    In Conversation With Nancy Detchon From Peak Net Web Design

    Nancy Detchon has a brilliant story to share - in some ways typical of many a micro business owner but in fact, totally unique and one you may resonate with. From corporate career to chronic condition to a life that truly transforms - it's a great listen.

    Sneak insight - Nancy is the powerhouse behind the Simply website! She and I have been in a journey to bring you something special and there are some great insights along the way.

    Find Peak Net Web Design in the Simply Directory if you're ready for something new.

    • 37 min
    In Conversation With Faith Johnson from EQM CIC - an environmental award scheme that celebrating business & places across the UK

    In Conversation With Faith Johnson from EQM CIC - an environmental award scheme that celebrating business & places across the UK

    I first met Faith Johnson some 12 years ago and was blown away by her passion, dedication & sheer blast of fresh air she brought into a room. Faith is the MD of the Environmental Quality Mark CIC, based in the Peak District but now starting a new journey across the UK - a very special organisation that allows small and micro businesses to pause long enough to understand their magic, how far they've come and what their place will be in creating a net zero world.



    A longer episode than usual (we couldn't stop talking!), this episode is a fascinating insight into the power of micros to impact our race to a more sustainable world, via allotments, chickens & working in your own rhythm.



    You can find more information about EQM CIC via the Simply GB Directory on our website.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    In conversation with Felicity & David from Hoe Grange Holidays, a multi award winning micro business in Derbyshire.

    In conversation with Felicity & David from Hoe Grange Holidays, a multi award winning micro business in Derbyshire.

    David has lived all his life at Hoe Grange Farm and his wife and he have created a multi award winning holiday business with a focus on accessibility and sustainability. Recorded in the hot Summer of 2022, Felicity & David have so many inspiring stories to tell about micro business life on their beautiful farm.

    • 38 min
    In conversation with Caroline Hardeman-Mason - and her inspiring approach to working withs kids and animals.

    In conversation with Caroline Hardeman-Mason - and her inspiring approach to working withs kids and animals.

    After many years as a senior leader in education, Caroline took the inspiring decision step away to deliver something completely new for kids who aren't served by education in its traditional form. Now working with children and animals in the Staffordshire countryside, Caroline is able to bring her wisdom and experience to many as they carve their own learning path through life. Today's episode is a fabulous reminder about why purpose is everything.

    • 32 min
    In conversation with Rachel Smith from The Hut in Eyam in the stunning Peak District.

    In conversation with Rachel Smith from The Hut in Eyam in the stunning Peak District.

    Rachel transformed her life from a career in corporate finance to running a hugely successful tourism business in the Peak District - all in an effort to find some more time. Today we find out how creating time has made such  huge difference to not only her life but those of her guests who visit again and again and again.

    • 37 min
    In conversation with Nigel Howle, PR and Communications veteran from the Simply Club

    In conversation with Nigel Howle, PR and Communications veteran from the Simply Club

    Nigel Howle started life in corporate news and has spent the last 10 years or more telling the stories of small business and organisations. Today Nigel shares some of his thoughts about what micro businesses can do to tell a better story.

    • 39 min

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