102 - Sharlene’s journey to running her own shop

Kam Dehal is the Group Executive Director, Commercial and Partnerships at Orbital South Colleges. She has worked in further education for over 26 years. Her work involves working with businesses and communities to ensure that training, job opportunities and skills development are aligned so people, students and organisations know how to access the best training solution for them.  Life is about learning and developing yourself and others, in bring people and talent together and really does transform lives.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Samatha Tollworthy is the founder of eco-friendly sock company Teddy Locks. She transitioned from a successful career as a wildlife TV producer to become a sustainability advocate. Samantha chats to us about how her experiences ignited a passion for environmental change, leading her to launch Teddy Locks -  a brand dedicated to reducing waste through ethically produced socks made from recycled materials and by converting plastic bottles and textile waste into durable products. Samatha’s aim is to connect with major airlines to help reduce their CO2 by having lighter socks on board long haul flights. You can find Teddy Locks at www.teddylocks.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Suzie Newbold and William Wilsnagh come with a wealth of knowledge and experience in running a business. They are the support team of Surrey Business who provide a huge range of business support to all businesses in Surrey. We chat about their experiences and they share some examples of how they have supported businesses as well as discovering more about Surrey Business and how they are able to support your business. You can find out more at www.businesssurrey.co.uk   Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Shyam is a seasoned Spiritual Leadership and Mindfulness Coach with nearly 20 years of experience in guiding individuals and communities toward personal growth, resilience and spiritual well-being. Shyan combines the ancient wisdom of Bhakti with modern mindfulness practices and empowers individuals to lead with integrity and purpose. During our chat Shyam shares some insightful thoughts about our mind and the necessity to be part of a community as a business leader, entrepreneur and an individual. We discuss why everyone should have a coach and should undertake some form of meditation. You can find Shyam at www.shyamgovindacoaching.com as well as on Facebook and InstagramYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Kasper Sierslev is the Chief Creative Officer at ZITE and an award-winning marketer and creative professional. He is an accomplished illustrator and storyboard artist, and a frequent keynote speaker at marketing events. A few years back he co-founded The Danish School of Advertising’s Content Marketing class. During our chat we explore the powerful in-house marketing strategies that help businesses adapt and grow. You can find Kasper on Linked In at www.linkedin.com/in/kaspersierslevYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Chantal and Matthew look at the various tax changes that have been made in the budget and how these affect employees, employers and individuals. Chantal and Matthew are both Chartered Certified Accountants and run Champ Consultants Ltd as well as hosts for Your Business Hour. Chantal is also a Chartered Tax Advisor as well as a Chartered Certified Accountant. You can find out more about what their company does at www.champconsultants.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Dr Daniel Daniel is the crypto trainer that entry-level investors deserve. With a keen focus on breaking down the barriers to entry, Dr. Daniel is committed to demystifying crypto investing and stopping the gatekeeping of knowledge that can make investing in crypto seem impossible to those who are beginners. Dr. Daniel has developed ‘The Crypto Investing Program’ and he chats to us about this as well as other crypto matters. No investing in crypto should be undertaken without knowing and understanding all the risks. You can find Dr. Daniel at www.cryptoprogram.caYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Marc Adams spent nearly 4 decades in corporate and as an entrepreneur transforming and adding value to businesses along the way, taking them from where they were and driving 10X plus the value with a view to some exit at some point. During our chat with Marc, she shares so many tips with us on how to grow the value of your business, how to increase turnover and most importantly how to increase that bottom line profit. You can find Marc at www.acquisitions4you.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

With over 11 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Toby Burns is an entrepreneur and CEO of The Silent Disco Company Group, a leading provider of silent disco hire services in the UK and Europe. We chat to Toby about he went from a children entertainer to starting The Silent Disco and where to next. Watch this space! Toby explains to us how he transitioned his time and skills to large scale and stopped swapping time for money. You can find Toby at www.thesilentdiscocompany.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Neil and Dizzy Riches are a husband and wife team who run My Club Europe Plc. Their business started in 2019 and COVID caused it to take a turn and reshape their business. During our chat, we discuss why the decide to operate as a PLC, how they are now the bespoke Teamwear provider for Decathlon UK, their patent and so much more. You can find their website at www.myclubgroup.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour