FREE
2 hour Business Review today
25 Feb 2026
Episode 16 - Organisational Structure – Building the Foundation for Growth
Recorded by Doug D'Aubrey
sp; In this February episode of Business Made Smarter, host Ed Nell is joined by Doug D’Aubrey to kick off the year’s deep dive into small business management with a focus on organisational structure. Rather than legal company structures, Doug explains the practical framework of activities that allow a business to...
listen
28 Jan 2026
Episode 15 - 2026 Series Kick-off: Small Business Management
Recorded by Doug D'Aubrey
In this episode of Business Made Smarter, Ed Nell and Doug D’Aubrey kick off the 2026 series by shifting focus from marketing to small business management. They explore why many great tradespeople and specialists accidentally build “a job” rather than a profitable business, and why management is really about managing activities...
listen
17 Dec 2025
Episode 14 - Year in Review: Small Business Marketing in a Tough Year
Recorded by Doug D'Aubrey
In this episode of Business Made Smarter, Ed Nell and Doug D’Aubrey look back over a tough year for small businesses and the core marketing themes they’ve covered on the podcast. They talk about the real impact of higher employment costs, why some businesses chose to close rather than adapt, and...
listen
26 Nov 2025
Episode 13 - Trade Shows & Expos: Make Them Pay
Recorded by Doug D'Aubrey
In this episode of Business Made Smarter, Ed Nell and Doug D’Aubrey get practical about trade shows and business expos, how to pick the right ones, show up well, and turn footfall into real pipeline. They cover researching organisers and expected attendance, the pros and cons of giant multi-day shows (NEC/Olympia)...
listen
29 Oct 2025
Episode 12 - Networking That Actually Works
Recorded by Doug D'Aubrey
In this episode of Business Made Smarter, Ed Nell and Doug D’Aubrey unpack what “networking” really is and why it’s far broader (and more useful) than awkward breakfasts and business-card bingo. They redefine networking as the everyday act of building relationships and creating opportunities, whether that’s at a formal event, on...
listen
