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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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Allen Holland: One Sold, One Given jackets plus crowdfunding and manufacturing tips
November 24, 2018 by
New radio show interview: Allen Holland on the Nessh Jacket, a high-tech jacket which smashed its crowdfunding target. For every jacket sold one is given to a person affected by homelessness. Plus manufacturing, product design, licensing and international business advice.
Interviews: Andrzej Kurpiel and Steve Manley – bees, social and youth enterprise
November 17, 2018 by
From teenage entrepreneur to the youngest ever President of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Steve Manley. Plus Andrzej Kurpiel of Bee Blest.
Meet coach Lucy, plus Stephanie and Max of Sheffield Carers Centre
November 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
New podcast featuring Stephanie Lowe and Max Munday of Sheffield Carers Centre, and Lucy Owens, a coach who helps people to thrive in their working lives.
3D scorpions, Nessh jackets, Seedstick magic – Über, BuddyBurst and Dark Peak
November 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Interviews with Greg Clark and Rob Sandom of Über Agency; Jamie Gray of BuddyBurst and Allen Holland of Dark Peak Gear
The social entrepreneur slaying the demon of food waste – new interview
October 31, 2018 by
Interview with Jo Hercberg of a thriving food waste social enterprise which saves 6 tonnes of tasty, wholesome, scrumptious, healthy, delicious food from being wasted, every week.
Interview: Ashley Carson, Sheffield’s Assay Master – hallmarking, history and technology
October 29, 2018 by
The hallmarks on gold, silver, platinum and palladium don’t only prove the validity of precious metals. They tell a story. And the story of hallmarks themselves and of how Sheffield’s Assay Office came to be after an act of Parliament is absolutely riveting. Ashley Carson, who has served as Sheffield’s Assay Master for 25 years and was the youngest-ever to be appointed, tells the story.
Jon Maiden, Panjango: beautiful games exploring the world of work
October 12, 2018 by
Jon has come up with a powerful, immersive and playful route for children to explore the sometimes mysterious world of work.
Rob the cartoonist and the Food Circle Supermarket – new interviews
October 6, 2018 by
When it comes to marketing, testing, measurement, learning and refining is key, according to my guests from two thoroughly different businesses and industries. James and Paul run Food Circle Supermarket, an ecommerce business. Rob is a cartoonist and illustrator.
Translation stations – interview with Sarah Silva the Chemical Translator
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sarah is a chemist who translates science into sales for international clients; in the interview she covers machine translation, international perceptions of the UK market, useful tips if you need translation, how to go about it and what to look for, approaches to communication in different cultures and more.