Oliver Shaw from Kalibrate talks to us about planning for the unseen. We’ve all experienced the unprecedented, but what does the remainder of 2021 and Covid-recovery hold? It’s still difficult to see what normality might look like, but Oliver s...

“Early-stage investment is often the trickiest to get, but also the most precious”Joe Inglis joins us to talk about fundraising for his new business, VetChef. A fully qualified vet, with successful businesses and media career u...

We catch up with Rich Irving, owner of Squeezed Media, an established video and animation company. Covid accelerated its shift towards graphics and animation after Covid halted video production in its tracks in march 2020. Animation quickly bec...

“Don’t panic, run with it.”Verity Clarke was one of the exceptional case studies that emerged from Amaiz’s survey on the effect of lockdown on UK small businesses in 2020. Verity started her current company in 2019, and,...

We catch up with Carla Watkins, who we spoke to earlier in this series. Carla’s previously talked about her portfolio of small businesses and the many strings she has to her bow… But professional mermaid? That’s right. Here we talk to Carla abo...

“A moment in history when you can be a business owner and performer”Nicole set up Manic Stage Productions 15 years ago and have since performed for clients of all sizes, including P&O, for the past few years. The entertainme...

“You have to get online, even partially and focus on the things you can control.”Lucy Shrimpton’s experience with her newborn inspired her to start a business that provides a valuable service to other parents with recent arrival...

“The fantastic adventure of running a business.”Carla Watkins is a brand and photographer specialist, who relishes the freedom of being self-employed. She’d built a quartet of businesses before the effects of the pandemic hit them all in...

Darryl Bannon returns to the Amaiz Podcast to talk about starting a business in the luxury sector. Now? Yes, it’s an ideal time to get an idea off the ground, but it requires a particular mix of psychology, acumen and hard work. Luxury means hi...

Georgina started up her egg delivery service during the first lockdown, rapidly expanding it to bring the best of Sussex produce straight to the doors of Lewes. Soon, Georgina’s Eggspress was delivering produce ranging from South Downs honey to...

Amaiz talsk to Troy Norcross of SER TeamThe initials of SER Team stand for strategy, execution, and results. Troy set up the consultancy to empower efficiency and decision making in business. As he tells us, engagement is essential - and...

We had a great chat with Rod Beer, MD of the UK Business Angels Association - the not-for-profit trade association that supports the early-stage investment community. It’s a fascinating and informative discussion that’s indispensable for any bu...

Lianne set up LMO Development in April 2020. A challenging time to start a business, but the last year has also highlighted the online potential for talent and learning consultancies. LMO helps organisations of all sizes develop their people. A...

Kate Young founded the Safeguarding Association to support professionals in their jobs, creating a space for collaboration that encourages better working in safeguarding. Four years in, Kate talk about business banking as a business owner. Like...

A highly experienced recruitment professional, Angelique wanted to make a difference and put the ‘human’ into human resources. New Beginnings Consultation helps candidates appreciate their value, and that’s more important than ever. 2020 brough...

“We are all getting online - it’s a phenomenal opportunity for business owners”In this podcast, we’re joined by Judy van Niekerk, A serial business-owner across many sectors.  Judy’s made sure she’s at the cutting-edge of technolog...

From media production to online production.,, Another chat to a business under lockdown. This podcast, we talk to James Garrett, whose video production company grew from moonlighting at university.Videography and media compan...

2021, what do you have in store?The Amaiz Podcast talks to experts from across the business spectrum. We've gathered together some of their thoughts, predictions and expectations for 2021. After an extraordinary year, with qu...

John Attridge of BBX joins us for this fascinating chat about procurement and supply chain. John's vast experience includes setting up BBX. So far, the network that helps companies trade their excess capacity has reached 32 countries and nearly...

"Welcome to your remote meeting zone."Innovation is a widely used term, but its meaning is even broader than most people think. Remote-working expert Zoltan Vass joins us to discuss the essential benefits innovation bring to bu...

Sally Graham joins us to talk about sustainability and investment.  Fern Equity pairs companies with investors in the impact space - as Sally explains, 'impact' means anything that advances the Sustainable Development Goals. From companies...

Is it vital for every business to have a bookkeeper? In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Tapson of Pearl.biz. Bringing vast experience of supporting companies with strategic management services, Andrew discusses the specific potential of bo...

Professor, author, and greenhouse gas expert, Mike Berners-Lee talks to us about sustainability in this fascinating and important chat. From a practical perspective, Mike’s research work and consultancy help businesses get on top of the climate...

Yani embraced entrepreneurism after drawing together her passions for creativity and urban development. She's always been fascinated by the potential companies have to transform the experience of a city. At NACUE, the UK's leading membership or...

"Covid is ten years' worth of change in one year."Tom Ball from desklodge.com joins us for catch up on the extraordinary changes 2020 brought to 'flexible working' - as Tom says, that's when you're free to work anywhere. The pa...