In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Peter McDonald, founder of Selected HR, who brings over 35 years of international human resources experience to our table. Peter shares his highly practical approach to shifting small businesses from reactive administrative panic to proactive...

In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we sit down with Melanie Harrison, the co-founder of digital marketing agency Thinking Fox and owner of The Wine Place in Old Amersham. Melanie shares her experience of launching a physical retail space in a historic 400-year-old building while simultaneously...

In this episode of Berko and Beyond, host Ben sits down with Nathan Ing, the owner of Radley Doors and Windows. Nathan shares his journey from working as a local "King of Cheese" DJ to purchasing the company he spent a decade managing. The conversation explores the sudden weight of leadership, how...

In this special compilation episode of Berko and Beyond, we bring together the most critical lessons from our network of local business owners to help you navigate the chaos of running a company. This episode covers a wide range of practical business advice, from surviving immense financial loss...

Syndicates, Sales & Singing with Simon Double In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Simon Double, a familiar face on the local networking scene and the founder of Solario Racing. Simon shares the fascinating business mechanics behind racehorse syndication, explaining how he...

In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Antoine and Nick, the co-founders of Babble Voice. They built a highly successful, cloud-based telephony business specifically designed to solve the communication crisis inside GP surgeries. This episode covers their organic growth from an...

In Episode 18 of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Richard Brash, the founder of Berkhamsted-based IT and software firm Brash Solutions. Richard shares his practical, no-nonsense approach to integrating artificial intelligence into business operations, explaining why AI will only exacerbate a...

Get Paid Faster & Improve Cashflow with Lorna Smith In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Lorna Smith, a local financial consultant and coach. Lorna breaks down the reality of managing small business finances, explaining why relying solely on your bank balance means you are...

In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Amanda and Aaron from West Herts College, alongside Freddie, a former placement student who now works full-time at CHUFF Productions. The episode tackles the real challenges of local recruitment, dispelling national myths about young workers...

In this episode of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Holly Giddings, a seasoned hospitality recruitment expert and the founder of Houx and Houx Knew Coaching. Holly shares her journey of launching a recruitment agency during the COVID-19 pandemic and unpacks exactly why the traditional...

In episode 14 of Berko and Beyond, we are joined by Lizzie Edwards, the founder of Next Steps Dyslexia Assessment and Boost Tutoring. Lizzie shares her inspiring journey from a full-time classroom teacher to a dual-business owner seeking a better work-life balance. Throughout the episode, she...

In Episode 13 of Berko and Beyond, we sit down with Steve Butcher, founder of Universal Event Production and the popular 80s music festival, Chilfest. Steve opens up about the extreme highs and devastating lows of running an independent festival and an AV production company. From selling his...