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WPMaintain

A series of conversations with agency owners and entrepreneurs about building a better business online with WordPress and the tools it offers.

Episodes

  1. Ep.8: Why your business needs a great system to be successful

    07/19/2022

    Ep.8: Why your business needs a great system to be successful

    The entrepreneurial operating system (EOS) is a simple set of tools and disciplines that have been around for generations and is now used by more than 14,000 businesses. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel to compartmentalize everything in your business to know what needs to be worked on in the right priority at the right time     In this episode, we talk to Andrew Stevens, a professional and certified EOS implementer, about systems. Andrew has more than 20 years of experience working in technology and agencies. He helps entrepreneurs and their leadership teams solve root problems, lead more effectively, and gain Traction® in their businesses through a simple, proven operating system. Episode Highlights and Topics: What is EOS? A system specifically designed for businesses with 10 to 250 employees What is the EOS lifestyle? Control your business, do not let business control you Why is a system important? Entrepreneurs need the right people and the right processes to move forward  Vision, Traction, and Healthy: EOS is a methodology/framework that tracks these 3 things 6 Key Components of EOS Model: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction  Andrew’s Advice: Find a system that works for you (it doesn’t have to be EOS) to help you and your business        Resources/Links:  Andrew Stevens on EOS Worldwide Andrew Stevens Email Andrew Stevens on LinkedIn Traction by Gino Wickman Get a Grip by Gino Wickman

    34 min
  2. Ep.6: Business & Law - What You Need To Know

    08/14/2021

    Ep.6: Business & Law - What You Need To Know

    If you run a business online, what are the legal essentials for small businesses - regardless of whether you have a WordPress website or not? Startups and small business owners must follow basic legal strategies and methods to grow to the next level. Don’t get yourself and your business in trouble or waste time and money embroiled in some legal drama.    In this episode, we talk to Reena Popat, Managing Partner at Carter Bond Solicitors, about how small businesses can stay legally compliant by sharing guidance and tips for entrepreneurs.  Episode Highlights and Topics: How Reena started, built, and grew her legal business from one to 15 offices What would Reena have done differently? Hire slow and fire quick How to Grow a Business: Learn and acquire management, leadership, and people skills  Trial and Error: Low barrier to entry to start a business leads to potential legal problems Bare Basics: Things business owners need to be aware of when starting a business What is the entity? Limited company, partnership, or trader - consider limited liability Legal Documents: Shareholder or partnership agreements and wills for your business Legal/Website Compliance Requirements: What do you need and why do you need it? Terms & Conditions: Avoid cookie-cutter, copy-and-paste methods - could harm business Cookie and Privacy Policies: How and why a business collects data and uses it Startups and Small Businesses: Your responsibility to stay up-to-date and in compliance         Resources/Links:  Reena Popat on LinkedIn Carter Bond Solicitors Carter Bond Solicitors on YouTube Gary Vaynerchuk General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    42 min
  3. Ep.4: DIY WordPress Maintenance

    08/12/2021

    Ep.4: DIY WordPress Maintenance

    Do you prefer a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to build, grow, and maintain a business and its website using WordPress? It’s all fun and games in the beginning, but as soon as something goes wrong or functionality needs to be added, that’s when most challenges arise and people start to struggle or get stuck.   In this episode, we talk to Lee Rickler from Point and Stare, a London-based WordPress agency. Lee shares some of the basics of looking after your own WordPress website properly and building a business website that works.  Episode Highlights and Topics: WordPress: Changed from hand-coding everything to a content management system  Assumptions/Perceptions: WordPress is really simple, but in reality, it’s more complex Downsides to WordPress: Maintenance, security, and potential problems afterward Misconception: WordPress is free, cheap, and easy, but functionality/features add up Best Practices: How to build a WordPress website for a business to not get hacked Free vs. Paid: Limitations and restrictions of WordPress.org or WordPress.com Hosting: Ask questions, get advice, search Google, and conduct due diligence Current Content: Make sure backups, SSL certificates, plugins, and themes are updated Pure Luck and Transparency: Be honest about what you can/can’t do and outsource  Networking: Everyone likes to buy something, but no one likes to be sold to        Resources/Links:  Lee Rickler on LinkedIn Point and Stare on Twitter Point and Stare WordPress.com WordPress.org

    27 min

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A series of conversations with agency owners and entrepreneurs about building a better business online with WordPress and the tools it offers.