"Una & Friends"

This weeks topic: "Stop Procrastinating: Master Power Productivity" with special guest, bestselling author, Nadine Hill (Una & Friends)


Nadine and I will discus ways to avoid the pitfalls of ‘running just to stay still’ and learn how to master ‘power productivity’. This is a show not to be missed!



How do you know when you are doing everything right and not ‘doing the right thing’? Have you ever filled your day with tasks that have needed to be done but got to the end of the day and not felt like you have moved forwards? It’s easy to confuse being busy with being productive sometimes, and we are all guilty to a degree, of procrastination – even if you don’t realise it!



Nadine Hill, bestselling author and Virtual Assistant (VA) business owner, specializes in helping SMEs increase productivity and prioritize their tasks by offering VA services that free business owners from the day to day tasks that keep them from doing what needs to be done, but not what the really need to be doing.



Her VA services include Virtual Receptionists (http://www.DontLoseBusiness.co.uk) that give cost effective faces to SME businesses. In her book "The Virtual Assistants Handbook" (http://www.thedreampa.co.uk/VAHbook) she shares the tricks-of-the-trade that made her one of the best VA's in England.



Nadine is an all-round lovely person, fun, lively and full of great tips and advice so don’t miss out on this wonderful show.



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This weeks topic: “How to Get Funding for Your Business” with special guest Jonathan Pfahl (Una & Friends)

Many small and medium companies (SMEs) struggle to get funding in the £50-250k region, yet at the right time that is precisely what can help them, and the economy, to grow.

Jonathan Pfahl’s company works with SMEs to mentor them and, where appropriate, help them get funding. He himself has invested in seven companies to date and is looking for some more investing opportunities.

After this show you will know:

- How to make sure your pitch stands out

- How to ensure your business is ‘investable’

- The fastest route to be introduced to investors that are in line with your business

Jonathan says: "Mentors are the key to achieving faster results in your business. This is because you get to learn from someone who has been there, done it and still does it!”


He is the owner and Managing Director of the Rockstar Group of Companies (http://www.rockstargroup.co.uk/). Originally from Sydney Australia where he was an investment advisor at Goldman Sachs, Jonathan has spent his entire business career in setting up companies and investing in both shares and property.

Calling In

Please note that up to 4 callers and/or guests can be on air at any one time, so please do call in using the number listed above (USA landline). Or you can call in using your computer and a headset using the 'click to talk' button at the top of the page that shows up once the show is on air. (Do please stay on the line to give me a little time to a) see your call has come in and b) find a suitable slot to introduce you.)

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Sometimes life gets in the way of the best laid plans so I’ve had to change the plans for today’s radio show. My usual back-up suspects are not available today so I’ve had to put my thinking cap. As always, needs must and I have now come up with what I think will make a great show!

Regular listeners will have heard me mention Wealth Dynamics and I’ve had some Wealth Dynamics practitioners on the show in the past as guests.

In today’s show, myself and Steve Ireland will discuss some of our key learnings from a 3-day course we recently attended, the Wealth Dynamics Experience.

Do you wonder how the wealthiest people in the world got there when they have followed such opposing paths to success?

- Bill Gates leverages his products with other people's systems

- Jeff Bezos leverages his system with other people's products

- Jack Welch chose to run companies he did not start

- Richard Branson chose to start companies he does not run

- Warren Buffett invests in companies he neither started nor runs


Wealth Dynamics is an entrepreneurial profiling system that helps people to understand their strengths and value. This means they can then learn the appropriate business strategies for them to follow in order to leverage their particular value.

Calling In

Please note that up to 4 callers and/or guests can be on air at any one time, so please do call in using the number listed above (USA landline). Or you can call in using your computer and a headset using the 'click to talk' button at the top of the page that shows up once the show is on air. (Do please stay on the line to give me a little time to a) see your call has come in and b) find a suitable slot to introduce you.)

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This weeks topic: “Maximise Your Resources” with special guest Jonathon Yates.



Sometimes the lack mentality in our environment helps us to forget what is actually right under our nose; a wealth of resources. A key element of achieving peak performance is recognizing and maximizing our resources.


Author Jonathan Yates started his first business with very little seed capital during a period of zero income from his spare room after inventing a product which helps people drink more water whilst being kind to the environment.


The poduct, Wahoo, is available in MoD ration packs all across the world and was launched in Asda and Waitrose during March 2009 and Morrisons for May 2009.


Jon has recently written “100 All-Time Essentials for Entrepreneurs” and his forthcoming book, “Fresources: How to start a business with no money” is due October ’09.

Calling In

Please note that up to 4 callers and/or guests can be on air at any one time, so please do call in using the number listed above (USA landline). Or you can call in using your computer and a headset using the 'click to talk' button at the top of the page that shows up once the show is on air. (Do please stay on the line to give me a little time to a) see your call has come in and b) find a suitable slot to introduce you.)

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This week’s topic: “Money, Empowerment & Thinking Big” with special guest Ekaterina Mitiaev, UK Director of The Hunger Project.


When reading Lynne Twist’s “The Soul of Money” (a book I highly recommend by the way!) I came across The Hunger Project, which Lynne was a big part of for about 20 years. I was very impressed by the way this organization seeks to help by empowering people with resources, instead of doing things for them.



In fact, they may be going to apply some methodologies in the UK that have worked in Africa – how’s that for a change of perspective?



This is going to be one heck of a show and I suggest you put this in your diary to listen in live, call in and chat! (Or email me on [email protected]).



Ekaterina Mitiaev became UK Country Director of The Hunger Project in 2005. Previously, she had extensive project management experience from coordinating large telecom projects in the United Kingdom, Russia and Israel. She holds an MBA from London Business School and is particularly interested in the subject of knowledge management and how it can be applied to international development.

Calling In



Please note that up to 4 callers and/or guests can be on air at any one time, so please do call in using the number listed above (USA landline). Or you can call in using your computer and a headset using the 'click to talk' button at the top of the page that shows up once the show is on air. (Do please stay on the line to give me a little time to a) see your call has come in and b) find a suitable slot to introduce you.)



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This week’s topic: “Referrals: Discover How Blessings can Grow Your Business” with special guest Peter Page of Marshall Turner.




Word of mouth is known as one of the most cost-effective ways of growing your business, yet so many people fail to capitalize on this medium. Peter will help to debunk some of the myths and share best practice.



After this show you will know:
-Why it is important to a business to have a referral programme

-3 tips to make sure your referral programme works effectively



Email me your questions for Peter, listen live and/or join the chat room (register to be able to send messages)



Peter is passionate about helping businesses to grow. He has a track record of winning business from helping a networking group grow from 20 members to 65 members with 50% price increase through to winning major contracts with the likes of BT, Energis and COLT. He has lead marketing and business development teams both in the corporate world and with SMEs.



Leeds-based Marshall Turner works with small and medium size businesses to help them attract more great customers, then keep them longer resulting in them making more profit. Using lead generation strategies, referral systems and customer retention strategies that are easy to use, Marshall Turner helps clients to grow and prosper.

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7 April 09 topic: “From No Work to Network” with special guest, Niri Patel of BNI.



Only a few years ago, relocating meant that Niri had to start from scratch with his coaching and training business. Now, Niri is Executive Director of three BNI regions in the UK and Co-National Director, BNI India. (BNI is an international business referral organisation.) How did he get from there to here?



Highly regarded by myself and anyone I’ve ever met that knows him, Niri is going to share with us some of his story, challenges and lessons learned along the way in business and life.



One of Niri’s goals is to create 1,000 BNI millionaires. He is a contributor to a couple of books, has spoken at the House of Lords, is an expert in coaching, wellness and is a qualified “Egoscue Method” Posture Specialist.


I believe the combination of Niri’s extensive knowledge and cheeky, yet wry sense of humour means we’re in for an abundant treat!





FYI: The BNI Annual Conference is open to non-members and keynote speakers. Allan Pease, an expert in body language and author of eight books including: '’Why Men Don't Listen & Women Can't Read Maps", is one of the highlighted speakers. I've listened to an audio by Allan Pease and it was very funny and right on the button. Andy Bounds, a previous guest on the show, is also speaking. Details and tickets are available at:
www.bni-events.co.uk


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14 April - Peter Page

This week’s topic: “Collaboration in Action” with special guest Wendy Smith.

31 Mar ’09 – 6:30pm UK/1:30pm EST


Wendy is one of the most well-known local people I know. She runs a Catalyst centre in Leeds. No matter who I put her in touch with, she always seems to be able to help them with contacts or resources.



Listen to this show to discover how Wendy is living and working the concepts of collaboration and working to your strengths, all with a sense of purpose and bucket loads of passion! She is fun, entrepreneurially minded (Wendy started and built her own business in the past) and has a heart of gold.



Call in or register to use the chat room with your questions about starting or growing your business.



The Catalyst is a very different kind of network and business centre for existing and would-be entrepreneurs. It's a fresh approach to doing business. Catalyst centres provide a flexible space, an opportunity to exchange ideas and expertise and receive business support. They help with referrals, put on exciting events and create a space for you to work, meet and do business.

Calling In


Please note that up to 4 callers and/or guests can be on air at any one time, so please do call in using the number listed above (USA landline). Or you can call in using your computer and a headset using the 'click to talk' button at the top of the page that shows up once the show is on air. (Do please stay on the line to give me a little time to a) see your call has come in and b) find a suitable slot to introduce you.)





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This week’s topic: “Mars & Venus in the Workplace” with special guest author Gina Lazenby.


*** Note: Different Time for This Week Only ***
12:30pm UK/7:30am EST



Benefit from a greater understanding of how women do business differently and how it looks to men. This is important for both men and women to ensure that they both know what’s really going on, not just their perception... It affects everything from business relationships to getting clients contracts and funding - ultimately the bottom line.



We will also discuss the cycle of business and how Spring is the ideal time to reclaim your space for more business.



Gina is one of the world's best-selling authors on feng shui and healthy living with over half a million copies of her books sold. She has been the owner of two award-winning businesses, co-founder of the Feng Shui Society of which she is now a Life Fellow and is one of the world's leading authorities on the intuitive approach to feng shui. She draws on her extensive experience as an award-winning business consultant and her work and lifestyle have often been featured on TV.



Her focus now is on bringing together her practical know-how of business and her understanding of ancient wisdom. "What interests me most is how we can make quantum leaps. There is no time any more to operate in the old business paradigm and make incremental steps.” says Gina.



Gina has also recognized the important and larger role that women can play in business adding “women's wisdom and feminine ways of working are badly needed in all walks of life - from major corporations down to business and community structures at the smallest micro level.”


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This week’s topic is jam packed with easy to apply information!: “How to Get People to Buy From You Now” with special guest Andy Bounds, Britain’s Sales Trainer of the Year 2008/9.




Andy is one of the world’s leading experts at showing organisations how to increase their sales and improve their communications. You can easily apply his advice to any kind of presentation or communication situation.



After this show you will know:

-How to get them to buy from you now

-How to not get beaten down on price

-How to get in front of people who will buy from you



He recently helped a major bank win a deal worth over £2.6billion; AstraZenca’s Global Communications Director described him as “a genius, whose advice is indispensable.”



Author of best-selling business book The Jelly Effect, Andy has significantly improved the results of every organisation he’s worked with, including the likes of GlaxoSmithKline, Royal Bank of Scotland, BT and Experian.



Andy lives in West Kirby with Emma, and has three children – Megan, Jack and their baby daughter Maia.



If after listening to the recording you found Andy Bounds’s interview useful and would like further advice, please contact Nicky Meadows on 0151 231 6117 or at [email protected]. Please mention Una’s radioshow when contacting us and you will be eligible for a 20% discount if you chose to work with us!