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You've been asking these brilliant questions. Here's what our expert partners (our resident small business agony aunts!) said in reply:

Dear Farillio Expert: What do you do when your recording is bad? The Podcasterists’ Chris Taylor says don’t worry about it.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: How important is the identity of a podcast guest to your success? Chris Taylor from The Podcasterists says it depends on your podcast format.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: What’s your advice on the best equipment for a podcast? The Podcasterists’ Chris Taylor shares his insight.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: How many podcast listeners is a measure of success? Chris Taylor from The Podcasterists says it’s not about the numbers.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: How important is the title for marketing your podcast? Chris Taylor from The Podcasterists gives some podcast marketing top tips.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: What’s your advice for starting a podcast? The Podcasterists’ Chris Taylor gives his tips.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: Which websites have the best customer journeys? James Keal from Inktrap talks about his inspirations.

Wednesday 5 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: How much should a website cost? James Keal from Inktrap says view it as an investment.

Wednesday 5 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: How can I get people to stay on my website? James Keal from Inktrap says make your 'why' very clear.

Wednesday 5 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: What’s the best way to do research on customer testing? James Keal from Inktrap shares his advice.

Wednesday 5 Jan 22

Dear Farillio Expert: What makes a brilliant customer buying experience? James Keal from Inktrap shares his experiences.

Tuesday 30 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What are the first steps you take with a new client? James Keal from Inktrap shares his tips.

Tuesday 30 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What are pirate metrics? James Keal from Inktrap explains the AARRR acronym.

Tuesday 30 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do you get customers to buy your prototype? James Keal from Inktrap shares his advice.

Tuesday 30 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How did you create your agency? James Keal from Inktrap shares his experiences.

Tuesday 30 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I improve my company’s sales success? Bill Eckstrom of EcSell Institute shares his top tips.

Thursday 11 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I give negative feedback to a team member? Bill Eckstrom of EcSell Institute tells us how.

Thursday 11 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do you deal with a bad manager? Bill Eckstrom of EcSell Institute shares his insights.

Thursday 11 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What is The Growth Rings model? EcSell Institute’s Bill Eckstrom explains why it's so important.

Thursday 11 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Can you recommend any courses or resources for first time managers? EcSell Institute’s Bill Eckstrom makes some suggestions.

Thursday 11 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What's your advice for setting up your first business? EcSell Institute’s Bill Eckstrom shares his tips.

Thursday 11 Nov 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Can we control the darker side of social media? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage makes suggestions.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Is there a way we can stop social media exploiting our data? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage tells us how.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: After lockdown, will we reject the virtual world in favour of real-life? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage talks about boundaries.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What are your thoughts on the future of an increasingly social world? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage shares her insights.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Is it realistic to want to be an influencer? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage gives her thoughts.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: I’ve never been on social media, how do I get the hang of things? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage gives her tips.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Social media has been a blessing for me. The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage, discusses the positives of social media.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How can you tell what’s real online? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage, shares her thoughts.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: I’m worried about how much time my kids spend on social media. The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage, talks about boundaries.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Are we all stuck in a stressful social media loop? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage, suggests what to do

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What is a healthy amount of time to spend on social media? The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage, gives tips on how to put your phone down.

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: I need social media for my job, but I’m scared of trolls. The Media Psychologist, Charlotte Armitage, suggests what to do

Friday 23 Jul 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Why am I not getting enough sales coming in? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate shares her thoughts.

Friday 18 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How can I grow in my business? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate tells us how.

Friday 18 Jun 21

`Dear Farillio Expert: What are your top tips for mums in business? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate tells us her tips.

Friday 18 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What do you do when it feels like nobody believes in your idea? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate gives her advice.

Friday 18 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What did it feel like to sell your business? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate shares her story.

Friday 18 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What helped you turn your business into success? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate gives us her tips.

Thursday 17 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Why is it harder for women in business? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate talks about her experiences.

Thursday 17 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Do you think franchising would work for me? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, tells us all about franchising.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: It feels like my business has taken over my life, is this normal? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, shares his experience.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What’s your advice for disagreements with co-founders? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, gives his tips.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Did writing your book help you get more business? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, shares his experience.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What do you do when you hire someone and it’s not working out? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, gives his advice.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How can I make managing my business finances easier? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, shares his opinion on outsourcing.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I start a sales strategy? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, gives us his tips.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What’s the best way to test business ideas? Carl Reader, author of Boss It, shares his advice.

Thursday 13 May 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Can you give any advice for if you’re being trolled? Katy Howell from Immediate Future explains what to do when the worst happens.

Tuesday 13 Apr 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What are the best tools for scheduling posts? Katy Howell from Immediate Future shares her insights.

Tuesday 13 Apr 21

Dear Farillio Expert: I don't understand Twitter analysis. Katy Howell of Immediate Future shares her views.

Tuesday 13 Apr 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Social media isn't working for me, what am I doing wrong? Katy Howell of Immediate Future shares her insights.

Tuesday 13 Apr 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What's the best channel to launch my photography business? Katy Howell of Immediate Future explains how to choose the best channel to reach your customers.

Tuesday 13 Apr 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Do you have to spend loads for your business to stand out? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers explains what you need to do.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What's the difference between marketing and PR? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers explains that marketing isn't just PR ...

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Should I pay for a marketing agency? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers shares his views.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How to be good at marketing when you're bad with data? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers explains what marketing is really about.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I stand out when there's already a bit of competition? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers shares his insights.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I find who to sell to? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers explains how to understand your market.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I create a marketing plan? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers explains how to keep it simple.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Is a 'brand story' essential? Louis Grenier of Everyone Hates Marketers shares his views.

Thursday 25 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How did you work out who your customers are? Joshua Bicknell, the creator of the Validate tool, shares his experience.

Thursday 18 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: When is the right time to launch my business? Joshua Bicknell, the creator of the Validate tool, says 'Start small, start quick'.

Thursday 18 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Nobody is interested in my business, should I give up? Joshua Bicknell, the creator of the Validate tool, shares some insights about 'enlightened trial and error'.

Thursday 18 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I test my business plan? Joshua Bicknell explains how to use the Validate tool to test your plan.

Thursday 18 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Can Validate help me find competitors? Joshua Bicknell explains how to use the Validate tool to analyse the competition

Thursday 18 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How long does a business plan take? Joshua Bicknell, the creator of the Validate tool, shares his insights.

Wednesday 17 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do you pick yourself up after a bad investor experience? Vivi Friedgut from Blackbullion shares her experience.

Monday 8 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do you find a good investor? Vivi Friedgut from Blackbullion shares her wisdom

Monday 8 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: How do I find great people to help me with my branding, Esther Stanhope, The Impact Guru shares her secret

Monday 8 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Advice for delivering smashing presentations to a more skilled audience, Esther Stanhope, The Impact Guru shares her tips

Monday 8 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Advice on funding and finance, Jenna Davies of the Pioneer programme gives her insights

Monday 8 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Building a top business team, Jenna Davies of the Pioneer programme shares her tips

Monday 8 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: What is the key to business success? Misadventures give us the secret sauce

Friday 5 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Tips for friends working together, Misadventures share their experience

Friday 5 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Do you think what’s happening to #ForgottenLtd businesses is fair? Alex Till of the National Enterprise Network shares his views

Tuesday 2 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Can you offer any glimmers of hope for struggling businesses? Alex Till of the National Enterprise network explains what help is available

Tuesday 2 Mar 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Are the government taking what’s happening with small businesses seriously, Alex Till of the National Enterprise Network discusses the situation

Friday 26 Feb 21

Go Far Fast Show

The small business talk show, designed to get you answers to the burning questions of the day...fast.

Launching a top UK podcast. Chris Taylor #GoFarFast Show - Season 2 Episode 5.

Thursday 6 Jan 22

Why discomfort is essential for personal growth. Bill Eckstrom #GoFarFast Show - Season 2 Episode 4.

Monday 8 Nov 21

How to ensure your website meets your customers behaviour and needs. James Keal #GoFarFast Show - Season 2 Episode 3.

Monday 8 Nov 21

How to stop social media from harming our mental health. Charlotte Armitage #GoFarFast Show - Season 2 Episode 2.

Friday 23 Jul 21

How to recover from breaking point and smash success. Lisa Laing #GoFarFast Show - Season 2 Episode 1.

Monday 14 Jun 21

Control your time, your income and your life - how to achieve small business success. Carl Reader #GoFarFast Show - Episode 12.

Thursday 13 May 21

Why your marketing doesn't work, and how to fix it. Louis Grenier #GoFarFast Show - Episode 10

Monday 22 Mar 21

All our blog posts

Spring budget 2023 – key points for individuals and households

Thursday 16 Mar 23

Spring Budget 2023 – key points for businesses

Thursday 16 Mar 23

Legal updates (Personal) March 2023

Friday 24 Feb 23

Legal updates (SME) March 2023

Friday 24 Feb 23

February 2023 Farillio SME Newsletter

Tuesday 14 Feb 23

How I use Farillio: Ella Snell, Art School Plus

Tuesday 14 Feb 23

November 2022 Farillio SME Newsletter

Tuesday 29 Nov 22

How I Use Farillio: Ed Kirwan, Empathy Week

Thursday 24 Nov 22

Could cutting your carbon, cut your costs?

Monday 31 Oct 22

September Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Monday 26 Sep 22

How I use Farillio: Christopher Taylor, Accelerator-HR

Friday 23 Sep 22

May Farillio Personal Newsletter

Friday 27 May 22

May Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Friday 27 May 22

How I use Farillio: Jenna Davies, The IAM Hub

Friday 20 May 22

What to expect if you're co-founding a business

Thursday 5 May 22

April Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Tuesday 26 Apr 22

March Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Monday 28 Mar 22

How I use Farillio: Eddie Ephraim, Melodee

Friday 11 Mar 22

February Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Wednesday 23 Feb 22

February Farillio Household Newsletter

Wednesday 23 Feb 22

How I use Farillio: Melanie Richardson, Networking Health

Thursday 17 Feb 22

Key signs someone might be struggling with their mental wellbeing at work

Monday 31 Jan 22

How to spot work-related burnout in yourself

Thursday 27 Jan 22

January Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Monday 24 Jan 22

Winter Driving

Wednesday 5 Jan 22

Water Pipes in Winter

Wednesday 5 Jan 22

How to make Christmas more sustainable

Thursday 25 Nov 21

November Farillio Household Newsletter

Wednesday 24 Nov 21

November Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Wednesday 24 Nov 21

The Farillio 2021 #AdventCountdown

Thursday 18 Nov 21

October Farillio Household Newsletter

Tuesday 19 Oct 21

October Farillio Small Business Newsletter

Monday 18 Oct 21

Farillio Named in Startups 100: The Annual List of Most Disruptive New UK Businesses

Tuesday 5 Oct 21

14 British-based female founders resolutely changing the world…

Tuesday 21 Sep 21

How I use Farillio: Jamie Perryman, Perryman’s Home Services

Wednesday 8 Sep 21

300 years of Leadership and Innovation: Farillio celebrating with the History of Parliament Trust

Thursday 5 Aug 21

Right to Repair Law

Friday 2 Jul 21

Start-Ups: How I use Farillio

Thursday 24 Jun 21

Hybrid working and data protection

Friday 18 Jun 21

Dear Farillio Expert: Is it possible to find the right balance between work and life? Lisa Laing from The Uncomplicate says yes!

Friday 18 Jun 21

Supporting LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace

Thursday 17 Jun 21

ACAS guidance on re-opening offices

Thursday 10 Jun 21

ACAS guidance on long Covid

Tuesday 11 May 21

How to rise to social media success and the real pitfalls to avoid. Katy Howell #GoFarFast Show - Episode 11.

Wednesday 31 Mar 21

We asked Z Note's Zubair Junjunia what kept him brave this past year...

Thursday 18 Mar 21

Hiring from abroad after freedom of movement ends (1 January 2020)

Monday 23 Nov 20

How to perfect that elevator pitch...and why it's essential to nail it – An expert Q&A with Jenna Davies, The IAM Hub

Thursday 6 Aug 20

Package holidays and consumer rights

Tuesday 4 Aug 20

How to turn leads into sales – An expert Q&A with James Ker-Reid, Sales for Startups

Tuesday 4 Aug 20

How businesses have been ripping up the rule book on HR and talent management during Covid-19. An expert Q&A with Bee Heller, The Pioneers

Friday 31 Jul 20

Startups and disputes – how to prevent disagreements from getting out of hand. An expert Q&A with mediation expert John Scott, Abune

Wednesday 29 Jul 20

How will we build and grow startups after Covid-19? An expert Q&A with Ash Phillips, Yena

Tuesday 7 Jul 20

How do you achieve social media magic? An expert Q&A with Helen Burness, Saltmarsh Marketing

Thursday 2 Jul 20

Essential conditions for food business compliance in Covid-19 – An expert Q&A with Brian Humphreys, Food Safety Assist

Tuesday 30 Jun 20

How to sprint to sales success after Covid-19 – An expert Q&A with Phil Ball, Action Coach

Friday 26 Jun 20

Fundraising, share options – what does the future hold for startups and their teams? An expert Q&A with Anthony Rose, founder of SeedLegals

Wednesday 24 Jun 20

What’s ahead for UK small businesses in the aftermath of Covid-19? An expert Q&A with Alex Till, National Enterprise Network

Friday 12 Jun 20

Small business insolvency in a Covid-19 world

Thursday 21 May 20

Construction work in a Covid-19 world

Thursday 21 May 20

How we get the workplace back in action – easing out of Covid-19 restrictions

Tuesday 19 May 20

Keeping customers and keeping sales going in a Covid-19 world | An expert Q&A with Yiuwin Tsang

Friday 15 May 20

Sales and marketing tips to combat a Covid-19 world...

Wednesday 13 May 20