This episode marks the second of a series that will feature on the Education Business Podcast. What do you need to know about legals in your education business at the moment? You will learn about: What's changing in UK employment law DfE's AI commitment Ofsted reforms for MATs R&D Credit clawbacks Resources: The Commercial Education Brief: https://www.freeths.co.uk/insights-events/legal-articles/2024/commercial-education-brief-summer-2024/ Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: htt...
Jan 10, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 53
In this episode I chat with Jenny Cooke, founder of Oddizzi, to learn about her journey from teaching into entrepreneurship. You will learn: The importance of brand. Why you should stay true to your passion. How to stand out in a saturated market. Resources: Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook...
Jan 10, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 52
In this episode I chat with Laura McInerney, founder of Teacher Tapp, to learn about her journey from teaching into journalism and entrepreneurship. You will learn: That tenacity is an important trait Why data points are useful in your business and how to find out more Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for ...
Sep 02, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 51
In this episode we discuss 7 reasons why you need to have a 3-5 year plan for your business. You will learn: Who the plan is for Why it's important to have one How it can help you turn your business into an asset Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusine...
Aug 26, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 50
In this episode I chat with Laura Summers, founder of The Book Machine, to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur. You will learn: Different ways to juggle kids and a business The benefits of growing a team slowly Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Me...
Aug 19, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 49
This episode is a bit of fun which you'll find relatable as a business owner... all the things you weren't expecting but are actually reality when you run your own business! You will learn: That perceptions vs reality are totally different things Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Ment...
Aug 12, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 48
This episode marks the first of a series that will feature on the Education Business Podcast. What do you need to know about legals in your education business at the moment? You will learn: What's changing for terms and conditions in subscription businesses Using AI in schools and with children Getting reviews for your business - legally Resources: The Commercial Education Brief: https://www.freeths.co.uk/insights-events/legal-articles/2024/commercial-education-brief-summer-2024/ Book a 1:1 Busi...
Aug 05, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In this episode I share 12 lessons that I've revisited since I stepped into the role of chairman at Classroom Secrets. You will learn: Getting clear on your priorities Being attached to the vision and mission Working with the seasons of your business Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business ...
Jul 29, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 46
In this episode I chat with Amber Jay, founder of Amber Jay Coaching to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur. You will learn: Key drivers for women to leave teaching and start businesses How teaching can differ from the UK and abroad Self awareness is key when it comes to taking the right steps Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educ...
Jul 22, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 45
In this episode we cover 5 teacher issues that can rear their ugly heads and stop us moving forward in our businesses as quickly as we'd like. You will learn: What you need to watch out for that could be holding you back. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educat...
Jul 15, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this episode I chat with Ellie Baker, founder of Bilinguasing and The Two Hour Tutor to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur. You will learn: How important mindset is in your transition Navigating taking on team members as an ex-teacher The difference between investing and spending Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusin...
Jul 08, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode we delve into ten things I wish I'd done earlier in my business journey. If any of these ten things are holding you back, perhaps you can do things differently. You will learn: Ten lessons from an experienced founder to an inexperienced founder. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Educatio...
Jul 01, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this episode I chat with Karen Gibb, founder of Mind Marvels to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur. You will learn: The importance of SOPs. It's a journey not a project. Preparing for life changing events when you're in the business. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Appl...
Jun 24, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode we delve into toxic self care and how it can set your business growth back. (Please don't cancel me!) You will learn: What toxic self care is. Tips for pushing through on important milestones. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinesscl...
Jun 17, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In this episode I chat with Abbie White, founder of LoveScience to chat about key lessons in her education business journey, being a teacher first and then a business owner. You will learn: Mindset shifts needed to make your business bigger. The power of crisis in your business growth journey. The importance of your first year of hiring. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://w...
Jun 09, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode I take you through a series of questions to ask yourself when it comes to evaluating whether or not you have the right priorities in your business. You will learn: How to evaluate your activities Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusines...
Jun 03, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this episode I talk to my co-founder, Ed Riley, about how his transition from CTO to CEO at Classroom Secrets. You will learn: Why you should let go but not give up control. What Ed does in his role as CEO. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessc...
May 27, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode I delve into the process I use to create each podcast episode in less than one hour. You will learn: Even if you don't have a podcast, you will learn about processing in a better way. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/...
May 20, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode I talk to my co-founder, Ed Riley, about how technology can support (and hinder) education businesses. You will learn: Examples of where technology can help (or a lack of it can hold you back) Why it's so important that entrepreneurs keep up with technology What you can do to make sure the technology in your business is fit for purpose Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business C...
May 13, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In this episode we discuss why attitude matters so much as you grow your business into an asset, rather than a job that you love. You will learn: How attitude affects your business, your life and your happiness. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusines...
May 06, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode we discuss the signs to recognise before you can switch from solopreneurship to business ownership. You will learn: The 7 steps you need in place before you can step into business ownership Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub....
Apr 29, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this episode we're talking about why we build a team in the first place Sometimes we can get confused and do it for the wrong reasons. You will learn: What to do first, before you have a team What to do second (it's not hire a team) And what to do third... hiring for the right reasons. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-busi...
Apr 22, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode we're talking about having a baby when you are running a business. I had two babies, quite close together at different stages in my business and it was hard. But... I think my insights will help you navigate this exciting, nerve-wracking and chaotic time. You will learn: What to think about in preparation. Why you need to become more realistic. To not compare your journey to an employee. That you'll understand who you really are. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour...
Apr 15, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode I discuss why we don't take action when we have the knowledge; and the stories we tell ourselves to justify our procrastination. You will learn: Why we think we don't know when really we do. How to move through our perceived knowledge gap. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Busi...
Apr 08, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In this episode we discuss why you need to reframe the difficult events that you have experiences in your business. You will learn: Why we need to reframe 'bad' things. What reframing is. Techniques to reframe. Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusiness...
Apr 01, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this episode we look at 6 differences between solopreneurship and business ownership so that you can assess where you are and work out whether you are the path you actually want to be on! The differences: Solopreneurs hold on, business owners pass on Solopreneurs wind it up, business owners build value to transfer Solopreneurs always work in the business, business owners want to just own it one day Solopreneurs need to focus on day to day sales, business owners work on long term strategy Busi...
Mar 25, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode I share 4 strategies to build your confidence as you grow your education business. The four strategies are: Reasoning Doing it Learning science of the brain Get a supporter Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Bus...
Mar 18, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode I give you 4 questions to reflect on when it comes to the long term goal of your business. What is your business actually going to do for you in the future? The questions: What will your life look like in ten years? What about the business? Is your business still viable and scalable? Are you still in for the long haul? What's the exit plan? Resources: Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Busin...
Mar 11, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode I share 6 strategies to implement to build your audience in your education business. What you will learn: A bigger audience = more potential buyers What your audience actually is 6 things to try to get more people to know about you Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://...
Mar 04, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode we explore time, our dreams and how speed plays a factor. What you will learn: Why some people can go faster in their businesses What you can do to get to achieve your financial goals more quickly What questions you should be asking yourself to uncouple your dreams from time Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the...
Feb 26, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 24
