Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation founder and SME Crown Representative on winning government contracts, writing business books and who inspired her and Peter Byrom on managing hearing loss, undertaking education, and developing his audiology practice.
Emma Jones, SME Crown Representative and Peter Byrom, audiologist – new podcast
September 25, 2018 by
Podcast: piano teacher Madge Woollard and B1G1 with Steve Pipe
September 7, 2018 by
Two super guests joined me in the Sheffield Live radio studio this morning: Madge Woollard and Steve Pipe. The podcast is below. It covers: why using business as a force for good, for positive changes NOW and without guilt-tripping (but with smiles) is great for the world and great for your business, learning to play […]
Boring Bobby Verybiglongwords and 8 tips for better communication
August 29, 2018 by
Plenty of business authors suffer from clever-itis.
Many business leaders and social entrepreneurs do too.
Driving art to Monaco, growing a Thai social enterprise and festival time
August 5, 2018 by
Friday’s Business Live radio presenter had a voice an octave lower than mine. I’ve not been banned from the airwaves for swearing or shock-jockery. A fever and virus has proven hard to shake off, and my voice is a deep croak. But as usual the guests are the stars of the show, and once again […]
Inclusive rugby with the Sheffield Vulcans, employment law and essential events – new radio show
July 27, 2018 by
Interviews with Ashley Martin, Michael Hudson and Felix Barr of the Sheffield Vulcans Rugby Club; Jay Bhayani and Tom Sutton.
Business acumen for artists PLUS responsible business – new podcast
July 24, 2018 by
Interviews with Tom Vickers of Stoneface Creative and businessman and mentor, Steve Eyre (who runs World of Superheroes), and with Kate Rawlings, CSR Manager at Irwin Mitchell LLP and Carolynn McConnell, Business Connector Sheffield.
Chris Wright, CEO, Catch22 – delivering public services through social enterprise
July 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A call for a relationship-based approach to the outsourcing of public services; Catch22’s own pivot from dependency on grants and ‘soft’ contracts to earning the majority of its income from ‘hard’ contracts; and Chris’ leadership journey.
How to research and validate a business idea – John Holcroft interview
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How do you get to the truth about what people think of your business or product idea and whether they really will buy from you?
John Holcroft can help. In this week’s radio show and podcast, he spills the beans on his process to validate and research business ideas.
“Kings” of the holiday sport camp: Richard Holmes interview
May 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
“I’m passionate about the value of sport and physical activity and for 25 years I’ve worked to get children active,” says Richard Holmes. Holmes is CEO of the not-for-profit Kings Foundation, which since inception in 1991 has worked with over 1.5 million children. It engages children to participate, “we are about developing a love for […]
Jodie Marshall, A Mind Apart Theatre Company – interview
April 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The founder and MD of a business which uses performing arts to “challenge, inspire, encourage and change lives,” discusses lessons learned, challenges faced, and biggest achievements in their 10 years of trading.
