Today I’m attending the NatWest SE100 Insight event, in Edinburgh. It’s a genuinely inspirational event for people leading social enterprises – businesses driven by social purpose. And I’m interviewing many of them to learn about how they have succeeded in the “alchemy” of leading organisations that must succeed as businesses AND achieve positive social outcomes […]
Every Friday on Sheffield Live FM Radio I interview leaders of values-driven businesses and social enterprises. The radio show is broadcast live and you can get the podcasts and descriptions of the show below. They are also on iTunes here.
Hear guests' strategic advice, learn how they overcame challenges and implement practical tips to help your values-driven business or social enterprise to thrive.
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Crowdfunded bike trail: Annie Last and Steve Peat interviews. Plus: budget impact on small business
July 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
When Ride Sheffield began a crowdfunding campaign for a new mountain biking trail, local riders and businesses got involved. Now the trail has opened, and I interviewed professional mountain bikers Annie Last and Steve Peat for my radio show. Plus news about the impact of the budget on small businesses.
Manor & Castle 18, Quadrant 10: Debbie Matthews interview
July 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One of the region’s leading business centres, The Quadrant off the Parkway in Sheffield, has celebrated its 10th anniversary this June. Also this year, Manor and Castle Development Trust (MCDT) – the community charity founded to regenerate the Manor and Castle wards which set up the successful business centre celebrate their own 18th birthday. The […]
Exporting; social enterprise under the new Government; data security; SheffEX special
June 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Today’s Business Live radio show featured the story of how unlocking the international export market saved a Sheffield business from risk of failure, after one of its largest customers went bust. Plus we heard an analysis of the potential impact of the new government on social enterprises, from Social Enterprise UK (SEUK)’s public affairs manager […]
Business’ reaction to election; employment law; and work-life balance
May 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A great Business Live radio show on Friday 22nd May: I was joined in the Sheffield Live studio by Ant Clifford of Creative Stream; Jay Bhayani of Bhayani HR and Employment Law; and Celina Ploskonka and Laura Thomas of Freshly Squeezed. We also had a live interview over the telephone with Linda Torstensson of KoziKidz so […]
Sheffield SOUP, Startup Weekend…and overcoming challenges
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Today’s Business Live radio show featured studio guests Elizabeth Shassere, Debbie Cundy and Pennie Raven – plus news about Social Enterprise UK’s State of Social Enterprise Survey 2015. This summer, The University of Sheffield will bring people together to launch new products and services that aim to solve problems and meet needs in the ever-changing […]
A tech startup for social good: Dotforge Impact and Deliverd interview
May 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What is an “accelerator and investment programme for social entrepreneurs who want to harness the power of digital technology to realise positive social change” – and what does it do? My guests on my Business Live radio programme, on Sheffield Live on Friday, explained. You can access the interview below. Emily Hill is the programmes […]
Approved Food’s Dan: Dragons’ Den, Sheffield Live and Virgin ‘Pitch to Rich’
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Today’s guest on my Business Live radio programme was Dan Cluderay, founder of Sheffield-based Approved Food which is now the UK’s largest online-only discount retailer.
Dan is urging people to vote for Approved Food after submitting a “Pitch to Rich” entry that could see the business receive a funding boost from Virgin boss Richard Branson.