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Welcome to another episode of Business Rainbows and Unicorns podcast, brought to you by Breakout. 

In this instalment, we take a look at the golden opportunity that can help you to grow your business. 
 
Now you may have heard how attending some events can be like working your way through a minefield of different pitches and hurdles, not to mention the expense that ultimately may come to nothing. 

Join Farley as she helps us to unravel the mysteries of effective networking, discussing different things you should be aware of, no matter if you're new to networking or things to consider if your a seasoned attendee of your networking session of choice. 

Remember that Breakout offers it's own FREE marketing sessions, held every 3rd Thursday of the month in Sudbury, so if you are local, be sure to check out our social media to see who will be speaking at the next event! 

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We often get asked about competitors and have noticed how a lot of people get caught up worrying what their rivals are doing?

For example:
"How am I positioned compared to my rival?"
"I've been told I need to copy what they are doing! Is that right?"
"I love what they do, but how can I show my business is different?"

Remember that you didn't get into business to copy someone, misrepresent or undervalue what you are so good at! 

In this episode we talk about competitors, how we think it's an opportunity to support each other by referring someone who needs something that's now quite in your area of expertise. 

And the potential opportunities that could present themselves, by thinking a little differently towards what our client needs and pulling the best bits from yours and their expertise. 

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This week we are taking a look at something from the news. 

Join Farley and the Nerd as they share their reaction, thoughts and lessons that we can learn from something that is effecting pubs across the country. 

If you want to read up on the story, check out the link below, and don't forget to let us know what you think and share questions or topics for us to bring to you in a future episode. 

Two pubs a day disappearing in England and Wales - BBC News

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Welcome to another episode of Business Rainbows and Unicorns, the podcast dedicated to empowering local businesses and entrepreneurs like you.

In today's episode, we're diving into the importance of supporting local businesses, exploring how both you and they can thrive, whilst helping our communities stay resilient because of the unique contributions local businesses make to our communities.

 Of course there are many challenges and opportunities faced by local business owners, so that’s why its vital to build strong local networks, allowing us to support each other with the power of collaboration among our local businesses.

 Word of mouth is the classic example of how you can find new clients in your area, but don’t forget to manage your online presence so you can be recommended by others who will actively help you to  reach local customers.

Remember, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Your success matters!

Stay connected with us for more insights and inspiring stories from local businesses just like yours.

 And as always, if you found today's episode helpful, please share it with someone who you think will find it valuable!

Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform and connect with us on our Breakout social media accounts to continue the conversation.

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Meet Mike Maynard, Napier's tech enthusiast and owner with over 20 years of experience directing PR and marketing programs for various tech clients. He offers a rare combination of technical and marketing expertise and loves to engage in conversations about the latest advancements in the industry. 

Welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast, Mike. We are in different time zones, so what time is it over in your area? Let's talk tech and give our audience some insights into Napier. Napier has offices across the UK and in America's San Francisco Bay Area. The company won the PR Agency of the Year at the Instrumentation Excellence Awards 2022 and received highly commended for the Most Outstanding PR Agency at the Electronics Industry Awards 2022. Napier has also been named a Rising Star agency in the B2B Marketing UK Agencies Benchmarking Report 2021. 

Today, our topic is the importance of small businesses' power. Small companies comprise more than 50 percent of the employed population, making them the backbone of the American economy. They provide vital services and products to local communities and support them by creating jobs and strengthening the local economy. Shopping at small businesses can positively impact our communities and contribute to their growth and success. 

To help small businesses grow in their marketing, you can turn your employees into brand ambassadors, use social media to increase your online footprint, measure what works and refine as you grow your business, manage SEO, and expand the content. 

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on today's topic, Mike. And thank you for listening to today's Coffee & Hustle podcast episode. See you next time.

A successful business doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and persistence, which is what Coffee & Hustle is all about.

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Shopping where you live has a huge impact on the local economy. Your support can be far-reaching as every dollar spent locally gets circulated 3 or 4 more times ensuring your money stays in the community. While it’s not always possible to buy everything you need locally, finding a balance between e-commerce sites and buying locally can be a step in the right direction. Today’s podcast features Leigh Taylor, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Bruce Duggan, Associate Professor of Management at Providence Buller School of Business. Bruce and Leigh discuss what it means to the local economy of locally owned businesses. 

Their discussion also covers:

• Advantages of buying local and how to support local businesses
• The price local economies pay for the convenience of online shopping
• Possibility of a recession in Canada
• The high level of consumer debt - rising 5-6% per year
• Advantages of dealing with a local Licensed Insolvency Trustee

If you are having financial difficulties, whether business or personal, talking to a local Licensed Insolvency Trustee should be your first call. You will have the opportunity to meet them face to face in your initial consultation and be assured they are knowledgeable about provincial regulations.

About Leigh Taylor

Leigh began his career as an Official Receiver with the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. He is a Certified Professional Accountant and attained his license as a  Licensed Insolvency Trustee in 1980. 

LCTaylor’s mission is to help people get out of debt through compassionate care and professional service. With over 40 years experience in the insolvency field, Leigh and his staff have helped over 50,000 Manitobans solve their debt problems.  

Additional Resources 

• LCTaylor Licensed Insolvency Trustee
• Warning – Not All Debt Advisors are Equal
• A Local Licensed Insolvency Trustee

Bucks County Bytes brings to you Noah Sommer Photography @shotsbysommer and bringing our local restaurant Water Wheel Tavern since that is where I actually met Noah!

Love my Bucks County businesses and all those people that I meet along my journey! One of the first nights I finally went back out to actually eat in a restaurant and found myself at my favorite place, Water Wheel Tavern, where the beer and staff are great and have the best Fish and Chips ever!!  But just so happens that night I met Noah, and of course, I love to talk! So I started chatting about my podcast, he tells me what he does, and voila! He has a spot on the podcast where he talks about who he is, what he does - his love for photography and his love of his work at Water Wheel Tavern as well as getting through the pandemic.

Noah has a great personality and an eye for art through the lens...make sure to check his Instagram out at @shotsbysommer as well as connecting with him on his Facebook page at Noah Sommer and when you stop down at the Water Wheel Tavern, make sure to ask for Noah!! And make sure when you book Noah for a shoot tell them you heard about him on Bucks County Bytes!

Thank you Noah for your chat with Bucks County Bytes! We appreciate you! Bucks appreciates all you do and appreciate your photography! Looking forward to more works from you in the future!

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@shotsbysommer
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Noah Sommer

Water Wheel links -

Water Wheel Tavern
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@waterwheeltavern
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Water Wheel Tavern

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As Executive Director of Buy Idaho, Inc., Jennifer Mauk has been championing Idaho’s small business community since 2016. Her goal is to have all Idahoans “think local first” by supporting Idaho’s, robust and diverse, product and service industry. Through special events, marketing, and group branding, Buy Idaho has connected service providers and producers to the consumer for over 34 years. Her goal is to continue finding new ways to support the growth, viability, and sustainability of local communities while maintaining the unsurpassed quality of life Idaho has to offer. www.buyidaho.org

00:00 - 01:54 Overview of Buy Idaho, Shopping Local and Today’s Podcast Topics

01:54 - 03:22 peppershock.com/offers for $10 off your first THREE orders ($30 value) on Doordash Delivery

03:22 - 03:38 Welcome to the Marketing Expedition Podcat

03:38 - 04:11 Welcome Jennifer Mauk and Wyatt King

04:11 - 08:35 What is Buy Idaho and the Roles Jennifer and Wyatt Hold

08:35 - 12:50 How to Stay Updated with the Buy Idaho Facebook Group

12:50 - 15:29 Jennifer’s Background and What her Career Consists of

15:29 - 20:56 Inside the Buy Idaho Showroom and Directory

20:56 - 23:27 Wyatt’s Background

23:27 - 28:27 Members of Buy Idaho and the Perks Members Hold

28:27 - 31:40 Becoming a Buy Idaho Member: buyidaho.org

31:40 - 34:06 Growth and Opportunities in Idaho

34:06 - 37:57 The Holiday Market

37:57 - 50:23 Why Supporting Local is So Important

50:23 - 52:09 Huge Thanks to Jennifer and Wyatt for reminding us of the Importance of Buying Local

52:09 - 52:32 Use #BuyIdaho to Share your Business’s Story

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53:17 - 53:49 Check out https://themarketingexpedition.com/ to Build Relationships with Others and Find the Latest Marketing Trends

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