Business with the Donnos
Join the Donno family each week as we share the real highs and lows of running a business together—mixing practical advice with unfiltered stories from behind the scenes of family life and entrepreneurship.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2025
Breaking the System: Why Processes Matter
"Breaking the System: Why Processes Matter" explores the transformative power of well-designed business processes through the candid lens of a father-daughter business team. When Paul i…
Your Business Can't Afford to Say Yes to Everything
Have you ever felt guilty saying "no" to a potential client or business opportunity? You're not alone. As business owners, we're conditioned to chase every pound and please every custom…
Family Business Game-Changers
Ever noticed how successful entrepreneurs like Richard Branson seem to have endless time while running massive companies? Their secret isn't superhuman productivity—it's strategic deleg…
"I Don't Make Dad Jokes" and Other AI Impossibilities
The AI revolution isn't just for tech giants—it's transforming how small businesses operate right now. In this eye-opening conversation, Jade and Paul Dono break down the practical ways…
The Great Work Debate: Home vs Office
The workplace has undergone a seismic shift since 2020, leaving business owners grappling with fundamental questions about where and how their teams should work. Jade and Paul Dono tack…
Why Smart Business Owners Embrace VAT Instead of Fighting It
Fear of crossing the VAT threshold is stunting the growth of countless UK small businesses. We've witnessed business owners take drastic measures—including temporarily shutting down ope…
How to Actually Enjoy Your Holiday When You Own a Business
Ever wondered how to take a proper holiday when your business relies on you? For family businesses, this challenge multiplies when several key people want to vacation together. How do y…
Charge What You're Worth (Before You Burn Out)
Struggling to price your services confidently? You're not alone. This candid conversation between Jade and Paul Dono tackles the widespread problem of business owners undervaluing their…
Apprenticeship vs University: Finding the Right Path
The age-old question of whether to pursue university education or an apprenticeship remains a pivotal decision for young people and businesses alike. After attending an enlightening deb…
Theatre Chairs and Popcorn: Making Balance Sheets Make Sense
The heartbeat of your business isn't your profit and loss statement—it's your balance sheet. We pull back the curtain on this misunderstood financial document that reveals the true stre…
The Essential Guide to KPIs for Family Business Success
Key Performance Indicators offer a tangible way to measure business performance and track progress toward growth goals. We pull back the curtain on how these metrics can transform decis…
Episode 5 - Dealing with Change – Without Losing Your Head (or Your Team)
In this week’s episode of Business with the Donnos, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges in any business – dealing with change (and not losing your team – or your sanity – in…
Episode 4 - Moving Offices - The good, the bad and the bubble wrap
This week on Business with the Donnos, we’ve been surrounded by boxes, cables, and more keyboards than we care to admit – because we’re moving offices!
In this episode, we share the high…
Episode 3 - What Great Customer Service Actually Looks Like
This week on Business with the Donnos, we’re diving into all things customer service – the good, the bad, and the unforgettable.
We’re sharing our own experiences (including a few horror…
Episode 2 - Is It Worth It? – The Truth About Industry Events
In this episode, we’re fresh from attending two very different industry events – and we’re unpacking the good, the bad, and the slightly awkward!
We chat about what we actually got out o…
Episode 1 - Our Business, Our Chaos
🎙️ Episode 1: Meet the Donnos – Our Business, Our Chaos
Welcome to the very first episode of Business with the Donnos – the podcast where family meets business and things get a little bi…