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Through expert social media mentorship, my top-rated podcast, and my bestselling social media planner, I make marketing your small business on social media easy, fun and profitable
Scotland Prestige Awards 2025/26: Social Media Marketing Specialist of the Year
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How To Turn Views Into Follows And Sales On Instagram
Instagram has shifted how the feed works — and small business owners are feeling it. In this episode, I break down the newest update, what it means for you, and how to turn your views into real followers and sales using reels, carousels, stories, and strong hooks.
Amanda Hughes
6 days ago4 min read


Stop Measuring Success by Busy: How to Work with Intention (with Hannah Chambers of Bored of Busy)
Overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? Learn how to stop equating “busy” with success and start leading your business with more ease, energy, and intention.
Amanda Hughes
Nov 102 min read


How to Start a Podcast (for Small Business Owners)
Thinking about starting a podcast for your small business? 🎙️ In this episode, Amanda Hughes shares exactly how to launch your show — from the gear you actually need to hosting, editing, promotion, and monetising from day one. Simple, practical steps to get your podcast off the ground and growing fast.
Amanda Hughes
Nov 34 min read


From One Wedding Letter to $1.25 Million on Etsy – How to Scale an Etsy Shop with Dylan Jahraus
Etsy expert and seven-figure entrepreneur Dylan Jahraus shares how she turned one wedding letter into a million-dollar business. In this inspiring episode, we talk about following your ideal client through every life stage, building systems that scale, and growing your Etsy shop without burnout.
Amanda Hughes
Oct 273 min read


How To Make Your Website Accessible: Simple Fixes for Small Businesses (With Rachel Mess)
If your website or socials are tricky to read, you might be losing customers without realising it. In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, I chat with accessible web designer Rachel Mess about simple ways small business owners can make their websites and branding more inclusive — from colour contrast and font choices to alt text and screen readers. These easy tweaks can help you reach more people and boost your sales.
Amanda Hughes
Oct 203 min read


How This Husband-and-Wife Team Run A Successful Business Together
Could you work with your other half every day and still enjoy dinner together? In this week’s episode, husband-and-wife duo Natalie and John from Ralston Contracts share how they’ve built a thriving family business in Ayrshire — without losing their sanity (or their spark). From cash flow lessons to clear roles and calm communication, this is a love story built on hard work, teamwork, and a lot of trust.
Amanda Hughes
Oct 134 min read


How To Go Full Time Self Employed In 12 Months (What I Did, What I’d Change, and the Money Plan That Made It Possible)
Ever dreamt of leaving your 9–5 and running your business full-time… but have no idea how to actually make it happen? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I went from full-time employed to full-time self-employed in just 12 months — including the real numbers, the money plan that made it possible, and what I’d do differently to make the leap easier.
If you’re building a side hustle and wondering when it’ll be “safe” to go all in, this one’s for you.
Amanda Hughes
Oct 64 min read


Stress, Sleep & Hormone Health: How Small Business Owners Can Beat Burnout with Victoria Wright (The Living Herb)
Stress doesn’t just make you feel frazzled — it impacts your sleep, decision-making, hormones, and overall business success. In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, I chat with Victoria Wright of The Living Herb about how small business owners can understand stress, support hormone health, and prevent burnout with practical, science-backed tips.
Amanda Hughes
Sep 293 min read


Why September Feels Like a New Year for Small Business Owners
September feels like a new year—and for small business owners, it’s the perfect time to reset, refocus, and set goals that actually stick.
Amanda Hughes
Sep 224 min read


Human Design, Witchcraft & Running a Business That Actually Fits You — with Renee Rendell
Human Design, tarot & modern witchcraft for business. Renee Rendell shares how to work with your energy, avoid burnout, and build a business you love.
Amanda Hughes
Sep 152 min read


Ben Coomber on High-Performance Entrepreneurship, Burnout Recovery & the 25-Hour Work Week
Ben Coomber on High-Performance Entrepreneurship, Burnout Recovery & the 25-Hour Work Week
Amanda Hughes
Sep 83 min read


Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: How Women in Business Can Work Less & Live More with Jo Hooper of Get Wildly Free
Break free from hustle culture in small business
Amanda Hughes
Sep 13 min read


Should You Outsource Your Social Media? Here’s How to Decide
Posting Consistently but Still Not Getting Results? Here’s What You Need to Know! Thinking about hiring help with social media for your...
Amanda Hughes
Jul 274 min read


How to Start a Business as a Stay-at-Home Mum (Even Without Childcare)
You want to start a business, but the kids are home, the house is chaos, and you barely have time to drink your tea while it’s hot. You...
Amanda Hughes
Jul 134 min read


Easy Ways to Improve Your Website Copy (Without Hiring a Copywriter)
We all know, as a small business owner, writing your own website copy can feel like pulling teeth. It’s one of those tasks that small...
Amanda Hughes
Jun 224 min read


DIY PR for Small Businesses: How to Get Press Coverage Without a Big Budget
When you hear the term "PR," do you picture swanky agencies, glitzy launch parties, and big brands splashing cash for magazine features?...
Amanda Hughes
Jun 84 min read


Branding for Small Business – Beyond the Logo
Let’s be real—when you think of branding, what comes to mind? A logo? A color palette? A Canva template you spent three hours tweaking?...
Amanda Hughes
May 254 min read


Running a Business During Perimenopause: Brain Fog, Burnout & Hormone Health
Let’s be honest—running a small business is already a full-body workout. Now throw in brain fog, 3 a.m. wake-ups, and random hot flushes ...
Amanda Hughes
May 113 min read


What’s Working Right Now on Instagram – March 2025 Update
Let’s be honest… Instagram can feel like a moving target. One minute your Reels are popping off, the next? Tumbleweed. If you’re feeling...
Amanda Hughes
Apr 204 min read


From Kitchen Table to Multi-Million Pound Brand: Business Lessons from Maxine Laceby
Building a successful business isn’t always about grand strategies or endless resources- sometimes, it starts with nothing more than...
Amanda Hughes
Mar 235 min read
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