https://simplecast.com B4 Business Podcast Catch up with B4 members and guest speakers as they provide insights on a wide range of business and socioeconomic topics. en Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:23:20 +0000 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:28:20 +0000 https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com B4 Business Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a8eb9ff5-674d-4699-b14d-08fecca0032b/9ae5b1fb-ece1-46ad-9851-9971c6f351db/3000x3000/b4-logo-square-large.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Catch up with B4 members and guest speakers as they provide insights on a wide range of business and socioeconomic topics. B4 no https://feeds.simplecast.com/c_rLpe7w business, careers, economy, entrepreneurs, events, local government, marketing, networking, services, transport B4 info@b4-business.com 690eb118-09f3-4aea-8d5f-94015f6085e3 Principal and Chief Executive at Abingdon and Witney College, Jacqui Canton, The CEO Challenge Interview Jacqui studied History at the University of York, before starting a career as a graduate manager for Asda. After five Christmases in retail, and enjoying the people side of the business more than the retail side, she moved into training and development, initially working for a large engineering firm running national graduate and apprenticeship training programmes.

Jacqui moved into further education over ten years ago and has worked at various colleges across the country, primarily looking after apprenticeship provision. She joined Abingdon and Witney College in 2011 and has led various areas of the college including apprenticeships, marketing, higher education, community learning and management information services. She became Principal and Chief Executive in September 2020.

“I love the fact that my job genuinely helps me to change lives and communities every day – it sounds cheesy, and it probably is, but that doesn’t stop it being true! Much of the work I do involves making sure that the college runs successfully and efficiently as a business; we employ over 400 staff and have a turnover in excess of £23m every year, so there’s always plenty to do.

“The reason I do what I do here, though, is because this particular business helps 14,000 students each year to learn something new, to try a new hobby, to start a career, to increase their confidence or take their next steps towards independence. And for me, that’s the very best reason to get out of bed every morning!”

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:23:20 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/principal-and-chief-executive-at-abingdon-and-witney-college-jacqui-canton-interview-v5a9zF2Z Jacqui studied History at the University of York, before starting a career as a graduate manager for Asda. After five Christmases in retail, and enjoying the people side of the business more than the retail side, she moved into training and development, initially working for a large engineering firm running national graduate and apprenticeship training programmes.

Jacqui moved into further education over ten years ago and has worked at various colleges across the country, primarily looking after apprenticeship provision. She joined Abingdon and Witney College in 2011 and has led various areas of the college including apprenticeships, marketing, higher education, community learning and management information services. She became Principal and Chief Executive in September 2020.

“I love the fact that my job genuinely helps me to change lives and communities every day – it sounds cheesy, and it probably is, but that doesn’t stop it being true! Much of the work I do involves making sure that the college runs successfully and efficiently as a business; we employ over 400 staff and have a turnover in excess of £23m every year, so there’s always plenty to do.

“The reason I do what I do here, though, is because this particular business helps 14,000 students each year to learn something new, to try a new hobby, to start a career, to increase their confidence or take their next steps towards independence. And for me, that’s the very best reason to get out of bed every morning!”

]]> Principal and Chief Executive at Abingdon and Witney College, Jacqui Canton, The CEO Challenge Interview B4 00:15:48 In this edition of the CEO Challenge Jacqui Canton, CEO of Abingdon & Witney College, explains more about the challenges she and her colleagues are facing, the benefits of apprenticeships and T-Levels and how businesses can engage with the college. To find out more about how your business can work with Abingdon & Witney College, please contact Edward Collett, Head of Business Development, at edward.collett@abingdon-witney.ac.uk or visit https://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/. In this edition of the CEO Challenge Jacqui Canton, CEO of Abingdon & Witney College, explains more about the challenges she and her colleagues are facing, the benefits of apprenticeships and T-Levels and how businesses can engage with the college. To find out more about how your business can work with Abingdon & Witney College, please contact Edward Collett, Head of Business Development, at edward.collett@abingdon-witney.ac.uk or visit https://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/. abingdon and witney college, students, abingdon, witney, oxford, college no full 111 64c57023-2489-497c-8e28-431b924199d8 Interview with Jarl Severn CEO of Owen Mumford Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:04:59 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-jarl-severn-ceo-of-owen-mumford-I6KFAr4S Interview with Jarl Severn CEO of Owen Mumford B4 00:15:54 ABOUT OWEN MUMFORD Selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s Global Growth Companies in 2014, Owen Mumford is a leading medical device manufacturer developing pioneering products for own brand and OEM custom device solutions for global pharmaceutical and diagnostic partners. Based in Oxfordshire, the company has sales and distribution operations in Europe, USA, Asia and Latin America and exports over 85% of products to over 60 countries. In business for 70 years, Owen Mumford’s focus is on long-term investment to deliver sustainable business growth. With a strong R&D capability, the company’s objective is to develop solutions that address today’s healthcare demands, improve quality of life, encourage compliance to treatment and reduce healthcare costs. ABOUT JARL SEVERN In this edition of The CEO Challenge, I’m chatting with Owen Mumford’s, Jarl Severn. Jarl brings decades of management experience in finance, sales and marketing across a variety of sectors and is responsible for sales growth, the expansion of Owen Mumford’s operations, and managing the research and development of new products. Since joining the company in 2008, Jarl has overseen significant growth at Owen Mumford including a doubling of sales and the introduction of new, future-facing facilities in the UK and Asia-Pacific region as part of an ongoing growth strategy. Jarl has spearheaded an innovative spirit within Owen Mumford, focusing significant investment in research and development to ensure the company keeps pace with technological transformation and embraces new processes, materials, and products. ABOUT OWEN MUMFORD Selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s Global Growth Companies in 2014, Owen Mumford is a leading medical device manufacturer developing pioneering products for own brand and OEM custom device solutions for global pharmaceutical and diagnostic partners. Based in Oxfordshire, the company has sales and distribution operations in Europe, USA, Asia and Latin America and exports over 85% of products to over 60 countries. In business for 70 years, Owen Mumford’s focus is on long-term investment to deliver sustainable business growth. With a strong R&D capability, the company’s objective is to develop solutions that address today’s healthcare demands, improve quality of life, encourage compliance to treatment and reduce healthcare costs. ABOUT JARL SEVERN In this edition of The CEO Challenge, I’m chatting with Owen Mumford’s, Jarl Severn. Jarl brings decades of management experience in finance, sales and marketing across a variety of sectors and is responsible for sales growth, the expansion of Owen Mumford’s operations, and managing the research and development of new products. Since joining the company in 2008, Jarl has overseen significant growth at Owen Mumford including a doubling of sales and the introduction of new, future-facing facilities in the UK and Asia-Pacific region as part of an ongoing growth strategy. Jarl has spearheaded an innovative spirit within Owen Mumford, focusing significant investment in research and development to ensure the company keeps pace with technological transformation and embraces new processes, materials, and products. b4, pharmaceutical, owen mumford, manufacturing, business, ceo no full 110 c570cb4a-36d3-4ef8-86e7-b4e63ac062a1 Interview with YouHR CEO and Founder Jonna Mundy Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:30:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-youhr-ceo-and-founder-jonna-mundy-_K6N74BV Interview with YouHR CEO and Founder Jonna Mundy B4 00:12:58 Richard Rosser, CEO of B4 interviews Jonna Mundy, CEO and Founder of YouHR. Richard Rosser, CEO of B4 interviews Jonna Mundy, CEO and Founder of YouHR. hr, business no full 109 4966b51c-15b2-4e79-8489-8973543a0248 Take Your Best Shot, with Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu Mon, 5 Sep 2022 17:14:37 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/take-your-best-shot-with-thomas-hal-robson-kanu-Wd5bHttC Take Your Best Shot, with Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu B4 00:34:51 no full 107 c137d2d2-b4df-4ea9-b8b1-afde43c57236 At The Sharp End with Tim Vorley (with Q&A) Mon, 5 Sep 2022 16:29:34 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-sharp-end-with-tim-vorley-with-qa-nXYeJzsI At The Sharp End with Tim Vorley (with Q&A) B4 00:31:32 no full 106 2038bd07-5f82-4f67-87d1-c5c531e64005 At The Sharp End with Tim Vorley Mon, 5 Sep 2022 16:26:05 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-sharp-end-with-tim-vorley-gvesaIIY At The Sharp End with Tim Vorley B4 00:18:25 no full 105 21296f34-46d9-4d8e-96bc-593b2a5a08c2 The Sustainable Business Handbook with David Grayson Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:14:20 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sustainable-business-handbook-with-david-grayson-S7vwDxE6 The Sustainable Business Handbook with David Grayson B4 00:18:13 no full 104 12aad326-8f58-4a36-a61f-3f59ad4068e4 At the Sharp End - CEO FOCUS: Gary Headland, Activate Learning Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:17:04 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-sharp-end-ceo-focus-gary-headland-activate-learning-0RPwZ3xQ At the Sharp End - CEO FOCUS: Gary Headland, Activate Learning B4 00:46:37 no full 103 e0848b8d-c25e-4da9-897b-897d5100d7db T Levels – the next level qualification Wed, 6 Jul 2022 17:23:20 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/t-levels-the-next-level-qualification-FuH3fh_1 T Levels – the next level qualification B4 00:31:22 no full 102 ca9554f0-91a2-411b-8a61-92b0ad0d98f4 At The Sharp End of Sustainable Business, with David Grayson Tue, 5 Jul 2022 16:49:14 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-sharp-end-of-sustainable-business-with-david-grayson-99GuRc5y At The Sharp End of Sustainable Business, with David Grayson B4 00:26:24 no full 101 17df4862-be52-4f8f-98e0-b791019561a8 Better Business Ecosystem: Pillars of Purpose Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:28:25 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/better-business-ecosystem-pillars-of-purpose-1m53Vvit Better Business Ecosystem: Pillars of Purpose B4 00:45:57 no full 100 3fef9b56-7a8d-45f9-b61b-8f56b94791d1 Wellbeing at Work and Functional Resilience Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:53:40 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/wellbeing-at-work-and-functional-resilience-PSD094Qg Wellbeing at Work and Functional Resilience B4 00:38:38 no full 99 51775278-97c3-49d2-9f8b-0049952ce5f8 Henley Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:49:29 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/henley-festival-celebrates-40th-anniversary-mS9QdPi5 Henley Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary B4 00:17:08 no full 98 2bf2bea2-f87c-43aa-ab5f-a714fd9245b5 At The Sharp End: Innovation in Business Fri, 27 May 2022 07:57:04 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-sharp-end-innovation-in-business-Y7xa8EV8 At The Sharp End: Innovation in Business B4 00:35:47 no full 97 79adb468-5eee-48e7-b185-d99154628b97 Target's "Pillars of Purpose" Thu, 19 May 2022 17:02:53 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/targets-pillars-of-purpose-HA7b_K7i Target's "Pillars of Purpose" B4 00:09:30 no full 96 77fcbb4a-fbc8-453f-ab8e-d12e514c3b5c Interview with Nancy Buckley, Activate Learning Tue, 3 May 2022 16:50:08 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-nancy-buckley-activate-learning-XJ9R0KW1 Interview with Nancy Buckley, Activate Learning B4 00:08:59 no full 95 23a0b05c-acd0-48e3-ab13-df0467abbac5 Interview with Chris Shelley, Penningtons Manches Cooper Tue, 3 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-chris-shelley-penningtons-manches-cooper-772PinSy Interview with Chris Shelley, Penningtons Manches Cooper B4 00:09:28 no full 94 4d59bb41-9d93-4017-b809-a85e25017410 Interview with Helen Bishop & Stuart Webber of BH&O LLP Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:34:51 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-helen-bishop-stuart-webber-of-bho-llp-0mYsb2Iz Interview with Helen Bishop & Stuart Webber of BH&O LLP B4 00:15:19 no full 93 86a0efb4-2389-444a-a685-5ce1476bb272 Leading Innovators: Wendy Tindsley Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:48:08 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/leading-innovators-wendy-tindsley-kN554_bC Leading Innovators: Wendy Tindsley B4 00:09:21 no full 92 71d55ba8-411d-4d7c-82f0-0c8d45a6dca9 At The Sharp End Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:46:19 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-sharp-end-AWEmP0EW At The Sharp End B4 00:38:59 no full 91 c2fdc4f3-9270-4a6e-8bb9-ce35ae8ea1c5 Interview with Graham Caleb of Predli Limited Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:44:36 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-graham-caleb-of-predli-limited-1Umy7m4a Interview with Graham Caleb of Predli Limited B4 00:11:01 no full 90 bca3d8e7-c221-4070-8dbb-f484c41936cc Interview with John F Kennedy, Brand Expert Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:04 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-john-f-kennedy-brand-expert-yd_sha_d Interview with John F Kennedy, Brand Expert B4 00:11:25 no full 89 6dfbf0de-2f23-4a64-ab6c-894c441c44d9 Interview with Mel Noton of 4Thought Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:09:15 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-mel-noton-of-4thought-kcGNDg6l Interview with Mel Noton of 4Thought B4 00:08:43 no full 88 aed721c8-81fd-4c25-b674-fb56708b0a11 Interview with Caroline Walton of ELS Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:08:16 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-caroline-walton-of-els-pZAI1dGV Interview with Caroline Walton of ELS B4 00:12:09 no full 87 7c3270e1-ca74-4fa4-8296-5c64db927e72 An Architect's View Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:43:40 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/an-architects-view-NY5lW7ky An Architect's View B4 00:12:53 Adrian James Architects is an RIBA Chartered Practice based in the heart of Oxford. B4’s Richard Rosser met with Director, Adrian James, to find out how the pandemic has influenced the design and construction of buildings now and in the future and also discuss the growing concerns regarding skilled labour. Adrian James Architects is an RIBA Chartered Practice based in the heart of Oxford. B4’s Richard Rosser met with Director, Adrian James, to find out how the pandemic has influenced the design and construction of buildings now and in the future and also discuss the growing concerns regarding skilled labour. no full 86 01bcb178-c9db-442a-80f8-ea4d21ae6113 B4: Workplace Wellbeing Special See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:19:33 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Natalie Davis of The Wellbeing Generation, Frank Nigriello of Unipart, Mel Noton of 4Thought, Jackie Jarvis aka The Walking Business Coach, Darren Aston of Aston & James) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/b4-workplace-wellbeing-special-JpEh_Xno See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> B4: Workplace Wellbeing Special Natalie Davis of The Wellbeing Generation, Frank Nigriello of Unipart, Mel Noton of 4Thought, Jackie Jarvis aka The Walking Business Coach, Darren Aston of Aston & James 00:57:28 In this episode of the B4 Podcast we'll be discussing the increasingly important topic of Workplace Wellbeing with B4 Members, each offering their own unique perspective. We're joined by Natalie Davis of The Wellbeing Generation, Frank Nigriello of Unipart, Mel Noton of 4Thought, Jackie Jarvis aka The Walking Business Coach, and Darren Aston of Aston & James. In this episode of the B4 Podcast we'll be discussing the increasingly important topic of Workplace Wellbeing with B4 Members, each offering their own unique perspective. We're joined by Natalie Davis of The Wellbeing Generation, Frank Nigriello of Unipart, Mel Noton of 4Thought, Jackie Jarvis aka The Walking Business Coach, and Darren Aston of Aston & James. office, wellbeing, workplace, health no full 85 ae9168e2-5ad4-4b98-8f9b-79b74d26c5db Energise Your Enterprise | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Energise Your Enterprise | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:33:38 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Bala McAlinn as they discuss the seventh and final part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: E for Energy. Energy is all about how we energise the enterprise – how we create that buzz that makes projects fly, and employees dance with customers. Over the past 20 years Bala McAlinn has written and directed shows for London Zoo and the Science Museum, helped to create tours for the Olympic venues and recruited, trained and managed thousands of staff for shows, promotions and events, as well as the in-house teams for many visitor attractions. Bala is the Founding Director of Complete Works, a company that helps enable ambitious visitor destinations to thrive, giving them the tools they need to sustainably safeguard their futures. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Bala McAlinn as they discuss the seventh and final part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: E for Energy. Energy is all about how we energise the enterprise – how we create that buzz that makes projects fly, and employees dance with customers. Over the past 20 years Bala McAlinn has written and directed shows for London Zoo and the Science Museum, helped to create tours for the Olympic venues and recruited, trained and managed thousands of staff for shows, promotions and events, as well as the in-house teams for many visitor attractions. Bala is the Founding Director of Complete Works, a company that helps enable ambitious visitor destinations to thrive, giving them the tools they need to sustainably safeguard their futures. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. no full 82 0b4799f7-3a27-4c51-8c15-941ac723269c The Alison Haill Podcast Wed, 1 Sep 2021 12:22:26 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-alison-haill-podcast-Fb3Ic_Kg The Alison Haill Podcast B4 00:19:27 Alison Haill, experienced coach, creator of the 'Effortless M.P.A.' business success method, enables and equips female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, mentors, authors and others who run expertise-based businesses and want to make a difference to others to charge what they're worth and get it - and build a profitable sustainable business that they love. Alison Haill, experienced coach, creator of the 'Effortless M.P.A.' business success method, enables and equips female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, mentors, authors and others who run expertise-based businesses and want to make a difference to others to charge what they're worth and get it - and build a profitable sustainable business that they love. consulting, alison, haill, business, women no full 84 701ef1bc-c4ce-45c8-b0ae-1cfcc090fded Results: What's the Verdict? | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/results-whats-the-verdict-the-innovation-toolkit-BVLaZKsk See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Results: What's the Verdict? | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:28:24 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by John Barford as they discuss the sixth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: V for Verdict. Verdict represents the results we get from what we are doing – whether we measure them or not! With 30 years’ experience in Business Strategy and Commercial Development across culture, heritage, charities, specialist retail and hospitality, John Barford helps business by identifying and developing strategy, scenario planning, business modelling, supporting change and leading or advising on operational delivery. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by John Barford as they discuss the sixth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: V for Verdict. Verdict represents the results we get from what we are doing – whether we measure them or not! With 30 years’ experience in Business Strategy and Commercial Development across culture, heritage, charities, specialist retail and hospitality, John Barford helps business by identifying and developing strategy, scenario planning, business modelling, supporting change and leading or advising on operational delivery. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. no full 81 e862bec7-6877-49d7-8494-d538a74762e2 Using Incentives Successfully | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Using Incentives Successfully | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:29:09 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Chantal Orlik as they discuss the sixth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: I for Incentive. Incentive represents reward and recognition, engagement, and motivation - all great words that many businesses struggle with! Chantal Orlik is the Managing Director of The Motivation Agency. Following an early career as a graduate management trainee in retail, Chantal moved agency side into the world of performance improvement, where she established her credentials in communications, loyalty and reward and recognition with two of the global industry leaders. In 2006, Chantal set up The Motivation Agency, where she has built a team of talented individuals who are all equally as driven and passionate about employee engagement as she is. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Chantal Orlik as they discuss the sixth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: I for Incentive. Incentive represents reward and recognition, engagement, and motivation - all great words that many businesses struggle with! Chantal Orlik is the Managing Director of The Motivation Agency. Following an early career as a graduate management trainee in retail, Chantal moved agency side into the world of performance improvement, where she established her credentials in communications, loyalty and reward and recognition with two of the global industry leaders. In 2006, Chantal set up The Motivation Agency, where she has built a team of talented individuals who are all equally as driven and passionate about employee engagement as she is. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. no full 80 ee77575c-c9e9-47ef-a99c-d58bcbd856d8 Toxicity | Mike Talks Business See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-talks-business-andrew-wood-mXtv_CE_ See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Toxicity | Mike Talks Business B4 00:24:57 Coming soonWhilst toxicity in a business feels horrible when it happens, it can also lead to change. Mike Talks Business is a series which looks at the passion, excitement, anxieties and risks that come with the business journey. In this episode, Mike Jennings talks toxicity with Andrew Wood, ex-Mentor with Business Mentors and current founder & owner of Little Wheels, and how a clash of cultures combined with some big personalities in the workplace lead to complete company failure. Coming soonWhilst toxicity in a business feels horrible when it happens, it can also lead to change. Mike Talks Business is a series which looks at the passion, excitement, anxieties and risks that come with the business journey. In this episode, Mike Jennings talks toxicity with Andrew Wood, ex-Mentor with Business Mentors and current founder & owner of Little Wheels, and how a clash of cultures combined with some big personalities in the workplace lead to complete company failure. no full 83 69fac228-27c9-49a7-b593-9701c7efcafd Building Great Teams | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-great-teams-the-innovation-toolkit-cijsfUwJ See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Building Great Teams | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:24:16 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Megan Carter as they discuss the fifth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: T for Teams. In the POSITIVE toolkit “Team” is all about how we engage and support our people so that they can deliver our brand proposition. Megan Carter is Head of HR at Blenheim Palace. She provides strategic influence with creativity, designs and leads HR strategy and champions change management and HR transformation. She’s also passionate about supporting people to develop and embrace innovation, diversity and change, driving through employee engagement to enable successful culture change. Above all she achieves leadership success by understanding the business, influencing, and building relationships and credibility with an inclusive approach. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Megan Carter as they discuss the fifth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: T for Teams. In the POSITIVE toolkit “Team” is all about how we engage and support our people so that they can deliver our brand proposition. Megan Carter is Head of HR at Blenheim Palace. She provides strategic influence with creativity, designs and leads HR strategy and champions change management and HR transformation. She’s also passionate about supporting people to develop and embrace innovation, diversity and change, driving through employee engagement to enable successful culture change. Above all she achieves leadership success by understanding the business, influencing, and building relationships and credibility with an inclusive approach. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. no full 79 b0b200f4-2c81-4fcb-a36b-f48f0d1e8e88 Innovation | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/innovation-the-innovation-toolkit-UA6ciMVC See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Innovation | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:27:58 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Tagore Ramoutar as they discuss the fourth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: I for Innovation. We’re seeing the word Innovation used a lot right now, likely because innovation tends to occur during a time of crisis, chaos, or as a disruptive force in reaction to something else, and things have certainly been disrupted over the past year. So how can we innovate and disrupt the status quo in a positive fashion, to ensure we grow with a changing landscape and don’t get left behind? Tagore is an award-winning director specialising in high growth Craft Drinks companies. You might know him as a director and Co-Founder of The Oxford Artisan Distillery. He is also a director of start-up distillery Ten Hides in Devizes and of the embryonic English Whisky Guild. He is an Ambassador for IoD Oxfordshire focusing on SMEs as well as an Ambassador for Investors in Community. He also writes children’s books! About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. -- In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Tagore Ramoutar as they discuss the fourth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: I for Innovation. We’re seeing the word Innovation used a lot right now, likely because innovation tends to occur during a time of crisis, chaos, or as a disruptive force in reaction to something else, and things have certainly been disrupted over the past year. So how can we innovate and disrupt the status quo in a positive fashion, to ensure we grow with a changing landscape and don’t get left behind? Tagore is an award-winning director specialising in high growth Craft Drinks companies. You might know him as a director and Co-Founder of The Oxford Artisan Distillery. He is also a director of start-up distillery Ten Hides in Devizes and of the embryonic English Whisky Guild. He is an Ambassador for IoD Oxfordshire focusing on SMEs as well as an Ambassador for Investors in Community. He also writes children’s books! About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. -- no full 76 45f9a079-c58b-48fa-aaac-4d0f1379d1f4 Service | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/service-the-innovation-toolkit-WnW31LYN See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Service | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:36:50 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Jon Young as they discuss the third part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: S for Service. We define Service as the experience we provide for our customers and the value it creates, but what perhaps isn’t considered enough is how those customers actually feel about these things that are being done to, or for, them. So how can we find out what our customers really think, and why is it important? Jon Young is a Research Director at BVA BDRC, specialising in Tourism and Leisure. He provides Sentiment Surveys which give clear insight into consumer sentiment in the visitor economy. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. -- In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Jon Young as they discuss the third part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: S for Service. We define Service as the experience we provide for our customers and the value it creates, but what perhaps isn’t considered enough is how those customers actually feel about these things that are being done to, or for, them. So how can we find out what our customers really think, and why is it important? Jon Young is a Research Director at BVA BDRC, specialising in Tourism and Leisure. He provides Sentiment Surveys which give clear insight into consumer sentiment in the visitor economy. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. -- no full 75 78e8793e-8c3d-44b3-8945-4e121d736190 Organisation | The Innovation Toolkit See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Organisation | The Innovation Toolkit B4 00:33:44 In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Frank Nigriello as they discuss the second part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: O for Organisation. Organisations in the traditional sense have been uprooted, with nearly all top 50 UK businesses saying they will not be asking employees to return to the office full time, so what does being part of an organisation mean today? Frank and Stephen discuss priorities, wellbeing, change and more. Frank is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Unipart and one of Oxfordshire’s leading businesspeople. He is the HRH the Prince of Wales’s Responsible Business Ambassador for the South East, and chairs the South East Leadership Board of Business in the Community. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. -- In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Frank Nigriello as they discuss the second part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: O for Organisation. Organisations in the traditional sense have been uprooted, with nearly all top 50 UK businesses saying they will not be asking employees to return to the office full time, so what does being part of an organisation mean today? Frank and Stephen discuss priorities, wellbeing, change and more. Frank is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Unipart and one of Oxfordshire’s leading businesspeople. He is the HRH the Prince of Wales’s Responsible Business Ambassador for the South East, and chairs the South East Leadership Board of Business in the Community. About The Innovation Toolkit with Stephen Spencer There’s reopening, then there’s building back better, then there’s creating a sustainable long-term future, for our communities, our destinations and for our businesses. The Innovation Toolkit will introduce inspirational people, practical case studies, and innovation-led techniques to foster an innovation mindset and motivate the audience to take action, together, to build forward better. The Innovation Toolkit is designed to facilitate business journeys from crisis/stagnation to a new sustainable future, via the application of tools and techniques including: POSITIVE Compass – a diagnostic tool designed to create a rounded view of the organisation’s current position, challenges and assets. The eight-step process can be facilitated or done as a self-assessment, covering the following: Purpose - finding your Why? Mission, vision and values Organisation – fit for (a changed) purpose? Service – what is your value proposition for customers? Innovation – how adaptable are you? How much change is needed? Team – who do you rely on to deliver your value proposition? Incentive – how effective are your reward and recognition programmes? Verdict – what results are you achieving? How will you measure success? Energy – how will you drive and sustain momentum? Experience Explorer – an innovation process matching assets to consumers and business models, leading to reimagined business with new energy and built for sustainability InSite – providing a framework and expertise to build a new model, using innovative systems thinking, enabling the new strategy to be implemented with maximum effectiveness and long-term viability. -- no full 74 becf4a4f-f4d3-4709-9b3b-a091058abbcb Digital Inclusion See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/   

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]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/digital-inclusion-TKm_72oz See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/   

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]]> Digital Inclusion B4 00:27:30 Digital exclusion is not just a Covid-19 issue! However, the pandemic has highlighted that lack of online access is a serious issue that limits people’s life chances and wellbeing. As we come out of lockdown, we must not lose focus on this ongoing problem. Digital access is needed for so many aspects of life, from education, to job applications, to making an appointment with the doctor, or staying in touch with family and friends. In this session, you will hear from a range of contributors about the impact of digital exclusion and the benefits of having online access, whatever your age. During the session, we will look at what has helped so far; what the Getting Oxfordshire Online initiative aims to do; and how your organisation can support the initiative. More information: https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/digital-inclusion Digital exclusion is not just a Covid-19 issue! However, the pandemic has highlighted that lack of online access is a serious issue that limits people’s life chances and wellbeing. As we come out of lockdown, we must not lose focus on this ongoing problem. Digital access is needed for so many aspects of life, from education, to job applications, to making an appointment with the doctor, or staying in touch with family and friends. In this session, you will hear from a range of contributors about the impact of digital exclusion and the benefits of having online access, whatever your age. During the session, we will look at what has helped so far; what the Getting Oxfordshire Online initiative aims to do; and how your organisation can support the initiative. More information: https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/digital-inclusion no full 78 f8ce036e-4433-410a-af92-6478a6373119 Rethinking Vulnerability See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Rethinking Vulnerability B4 00:28:42 Where do we now find ourselves? It feels that the very definition of vulnerability is shifting. Where do we now find ourselves? It feels that the very definition of vulnerability is shifting. Environmentally, socially, psychologically, for example. Business owners and those of us working in different industries and sectors have been affected not just in the short term – but deep vulnerabilities will be felt as we look to the longer term. Ria Shepheard and Glenn Baker, both from Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, will explore this. They will also discuss the near future for consumers and the consumer’s role in any kind of new economy, including the relevant skills and competencies that businesses will need in order to competitively adapt. Where do we now find ourselves? It feels that the very definition of vulnerability is shifting. Where do we now find ourselves? It feels that the very definition of vulnerability is shifting. Environmentally, socially, psychologically, for example. Business owners and those of us working in different industries and sectors have been affected not just in the short term – but deep vulnerabilities will be felt as we look to the longer term. Ria Shepheard and Glenn Baker, both from Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, will explore this. They will also discuss the near future for consumers and the consumer’s role in any kind of new economy, including the relevant skills and competencies that businesses will need in order to competitively adapt. no full 77 1989bb7c-af30-41ef-9ff4-27719dafc344 Return To The Office See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Chris Hulme - Influential, James York - Morgan Sidall, Norman Armstrong - Grant Thornton) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/return-to-the-office-haspX_sm See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Return To The Office Chris Hulme - Influential, James York - Morgan Sidall, Norman Armstrong - Grant Thornton 00:28:32 In this episode of the 'B4 Business Brunch' Chris Hulme of Influential leads a discussion on the ‘Return To The Office’ with Norman Armstrong of Grant Thornton and James York of Morgan Sindall. Raising questions such as: 1. Is hybrid working here to stay? 2. What are the challenges of agile working (young people; training; loss of culture; social mobility/inclusion; performance management; anything else?) 3. How do workspaces need to change? 4. Implications re attracting talent – agile working is popular but does it create divides/exaggerate the ever-loosening ties between employer and employee? 5. Winners and losers – the shape of city centers if business district ecosystems shrink; impact of falling office rents on development budgets; health benefits; carbon reduction benefits. In this episode of the 'B4 Business Brunch' Chris Hulme of Influential leads a discussion on the ‘Return To The Office’ with Norman Armstrong of Grant Thornton and James York of Morgan Sindall. Raising questions such as: 1. Is hybrid working here to stay? 2. What are the challenges of agile working (young people; training; loss of culture; social mobility/inclusion; performance management; anything else?) 3. How do workspaces need to change? 4. Implications re attracting talent – agile working is popular but does it create divides/exaggerate the ever-loosening ties between employer and employee? 5. Winners and losers – the shape of city centers if business district ecosystems shrink; impact of falling office rents on development budgets; health benefits; carbon reduction benefits. carbon reduction, workplace wellbeing, rents, return to office, agile working, workspace no full 72 30f9670e-9115-4e82-b30c-59570858175f The Guideposts Information and Support (GIS) Service See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/guideposts-information-fnnyPP05 See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> The Guideposts Information and Support (GIS) Service B4 00:31:06 On this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health, Mel Noton chats to Avril Ishmael about the GIS and the great services it offers to individuals, businesses and communities alike. The Guideposts Information and Support (GIS) Service provides confidential, non-judgemental, and empathic emotional support, so people can gain better control of their own lives and wellbeing. They focus on helping people find solutions rather than problems, build on strengths rather than weaknesses and find positive ways forward rather than examining barriers, enabling people to define a desired future and to construct a pathway in both thinking and action that helps them in achieving that future. On this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health, Mel Noton chats to Avril Ishmael about the GIS and the great services it offers to individuals, businesses and communities alike. The Guideposts Information and Support (GIS) Service provides confidential, non-judgemental, and empathic emotional support, so people can gain better control of their own lives and wellbeing. They focus on helping people find solutions rather than problems, build on strengths rather than weaknesses and find positive ways forward rather than examining barriers, enabling people to define a desired future and to construct a pathway in both thinking and action that helps them in achieving that future. no full 73 50e4d3f4-44bc-4954-95f1-f46541ae641e Returning to work post lockdown – The New Normal See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Returning to work post lockdown – The New Normal B4 00:28:34 On this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health with Mel Noton, we're joined by Rab and Katie as they discuss the return to work post-lockdown and pandemic. In this show we will consider the return to work post lockdown and pandemic. We will be looking at the mental health impacts of being off/away from work for up to a year, and the potential opportunities to support staff as they return, make the most of the benefits that we have found working in lockdown, and support areas that are challenging. We will consider that we are all different from the version of ourselves in March 2020, and that some will have had deeply traumatic experiences through this time. Looking at ideas to help, finding ‘time to understand’, the value of showing empathy/compassion, & ideas to involve staff in the visions/goals of the team/company. Host & Guests: Mel Noton – Executive Coach; Commercial Manager for Rtisan Ltd; NHS Clinical – RGN/RHV/Senior Mental Health Worker; NHS Management – Senior Manager Children’s Services/Corporate Governance; MSc Public health (OBU) & PGD Leadership & Change Management (Reading Uni) Rabinder Bassi – Executive Coach; Chief Information Officer; Developer; Founder of Rtisan Ltd Katie Wadey – Executive Coach; Marketing & Commercial Senior Manager in several large companies; Digital media & finance expertise; Trustee for non-profit and NED for a Plc.; Advisor to two start-ups On this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health with Mel Noton, we're joined by Rab and Katie as they discuss the return to work post-lockdown and pandemic. In this show we will consider the return to work post lockdown and pandemic. We will be looking at the mental health impacts of being off/away from work for up to a year, and the potential opportunities to support staff as they return, make the most of the benefits that we have found working in lockdown, and support areas that are challenging. We will consider that we are all different from the version of ourselves in March 2020, and that some will have had deeply traumatic experiences through this time. Looking at ideas to help, finding ‘time to understand’, the value of showing empathy/compassion, & ideas to involve staff in the visions/goals of the team/company. Host & Guests: Mel Noton – Executive Coach; Commercial Manager for Rtisan Ltd; NHS Clinical – RGN/RHV/Senior Mental Health Worker; NHS Management – Senior Manager Children’s Services/Corporate Governance; MSc Public health (OBU) & PGD Leadership & Change Management (Reading Uni) Rabinder Bassi – Executive Coach; Chief Information Officer; Developer; Founder of Rtisan Ltd Katie Wadey – Executive Coach; Marketing & Commercial Senior Manager in several large companies; Digital media & finance expertise; Trustee for non-profit and NED for a Plc.; Advisor to two start-ups no full 71 511ed05a-22ce-4b72-bf88-65ebd3f3d198 Investment Strategies with Charles Stanley See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/investment-strategies-PUf4swWS See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Investment Strategies with Charles Stanley B4 00:17:18 Ria Shepheard in conversation with Investment Manager Rebecca Stein of Charles Stanley Wealth Managers. Join them as they provide top tips for your investment strategies. Ria and Rebecca will be covering the following and more: Bespoke investment management Responsible investment strategies Searching for an income Ria Shepheard in conversation with Investment Manager Rebecca Stein of Charles Stanley Wealth Managers. Join them as they provide top tips for your investment strategies. Ria and Rebecca will be covering the following and more: Bespoke investment management Responsible investment strategies Searching for an income no full 70 d7ea4d6a-fc96-4ba9-8b20-205c81b62257 Managing Expectations See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Tue, 25 May 2021 09:30:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/managing-expectations-kDGb4LLe See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Managing Expectations B4 00:25:07 Knowing how to approach another organisation to promote your services is never easy, especially during a pandemic when we’re all juggling so many balls. But, when it comes to approaching larger organisations, what tips can SME’s learn from the large organisations to give them a chance to at least be in the conversation? Being part of a community like B4 is one way to get closer to organisations such as Nieslen IQ and Unipart, so we asked Nadine Hatten (Head of Consumer Intelligence EMEA APAC at Nielsen IQ) and Frank Nigriello (Director of Corporate Affairs at Unipart) what else you can do to count blue chip companies in your customer portfolio. This edition of The Business Brunch also features Alison Haill of Oxford Professional Consulting and B4’s Richard Rosser. Knowing how to approach another organisation to promote your services is never easy, especially during a pandemic when we’re all juggling so many balls. But, when it comes to approaching larger organisations, what tips can SME’s learn from the large organisations to give them a chance to at least be in the conversation? Being part of a community like B4 is one way to get closer to organisations such as Nieslen IQ and Unipart, so we asked Nadine Hatten (Head of Consumer Intelligence EMEA APAC at Nielsen IQ) and Frank Nigriello (Director of Corporate Affairs at Unipart) what else you can do to count blue chip companies in your customer portfolio. This edition of The Business Brunch also features Alison Haill of Oxford Professional Consulting and B4’s Richard Rosser. uk, networking, industry, b4, educational, interview, learn, commercial, business, connect, podcast, ukbusiness no full 69 afb175b1-f512-4f49-b961-cfb35697aab8 Your Business' Legacy See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Val King - The Rooflight Company, Mike Jennings - The Jennings Group) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/your-business-legacy-hD3er_Yg See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Your Business' Legacy Val King - The Rooflight Company, Mike Jennings - The Jennings Group 00:25:42 On this episode of Mike Talks Business, host Mike Jennings of The Jennings Group gets together with Val King of The Rooflight Company to talk all things Legacy and to take a look at Employee Ownership Trusts. About Mike: Mike is the Chairman and Financial Director of The Jennings Group, providing business units, serviced and virtual offices, meeting rooms, and workspaces at Monument Park and Hampden House for businesses of all sizes. He is a thinker, keen on supporting the small business community through empathy and undertanding of their issues. While running the family business he has also been actively advising and mentoring small business owners for over 30 years. On this episode of Mike Talks Business, host Mike Jennings of The Jennings Group gets together with Val King of The Rooflight Company to talk all things Legacy and to take a look at Employee Ownership Trusts. About Mike: Mike is the Chairman and Financial Director of The Jennings Group, providing business units, serviced and virtual offices, meeting rooms, and workspaces at Monument Park and Hampden House for businesses of all sizes. He is a thinker, keen on supporting the small business community through empathy and undertanding of their issues. While running the family business he has also been actively advising and mentoring small business owners for over 30 years. the rooflight company, business legacy, employee ownership trusts no full 66 fb65c5c9-0d61-4b1e-b385-0dc4153aa273 Myth-Busting Purpose See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 09:05:40 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/myth-busting-purpose-TYUZedwl See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Myth-Busting Purpose B4 00:29:23 In this episode of The Real Meaning of Business, Sam Kandiyali and Steve Cook are joined by Andy Green as they tackle some of the myths surrounding purpose and meaning in business. Following on from last month’s session where we started to explore ‘what’ is the real meaning of business with Dom and Mike – and how for them it’s more than just about profit, in this episode we’re going to continue to explore the ‘what’ element a little more. So, why are people talking or indeed not talking about purpose / why businesses exist / the real meaning of business? What are the challenges or the myths that might be holding some organisations back? Some of those myths being: It takes loads of money It takes loads of time You need specialist support to help you You have to be perfect first You have to address all elements of your business at once It’s just a case of creating a strapline (purpose washing) It’s just about donating to charity It’s just about being green You don’t need buy in from your team And more! About Andy Green Andy is co-creator of the Dublin Conversations – a comprehensive set of open source canvases (a methodology designed for organisations to engage in purpose meaningfully and become purposeful themselves) designed over 4 years by leading academics as a deep dive into everything human condition, purpose, purposewash and GTM/expression related. He has written 7 books (translated into 8 languages) on purpose, creativity, social capitals, org change etc and he lectures at 5 Universities. He is co-founder of ‘Grow Social Capital’, founder of The Tummler School and co-founder of Unstitution. He’s given open lectures on the London Underground and in 2020, took the Dublin Conversations on a virtual World Tour! Everything in Andy’s world is about making purposefulness, social capital creation etc. accessible and easy. In this episode of The Real Meaning of Business, Sam Kandiyali and Steve Cook are joined by Andy Green as they tackle some of the myths surrounding purpose and meaning in business. Following on from last month’s session where we started to explore ‘what’ is the real meaning of business with Dom and Mike – and how for them it’s more than just about profit, in this episode we’re going to continue to explore the ‘what’ element a little more. So, why are people talking or indeed not talking about purpose / why businesses exist / the real meaning of business? What are the challenges or the myths that might be holding some organisations back? Some of those myths being: It takes loads of money It takes loads of time You need specialist support to help you You have to be perfect first You have to address all elements of your business at once It’s just a case of creating a strapline (purpose washing) It’s just about donating to charity It’s just about being green You don’t need buy in from your team And more! About Andy Green Andy is co-creator of the Dublin Conversations – a comprehensive set of open source canvases (a methodology designed for organisations to engage in purpose meaningfully and become purposeful themselves) designed over 4 years by leading academics as a deep dive into everything human condition, purpose, purposewash and GTM/expression related. He has written 7 books (translated into 8 languages) on purpose, creativity, social capitals, org change etc and he lectures at 5 Universities. He is co-founder of ‘Grow Social Capital’, founder of The Tummler School and co-founder of Unstitution. He’s given open lectures on the London Underground and in 2020, took the Dublin Conversations on a virtual World Tour! Everything in Andy’s world is about making purposefulness, social capital creation etc. accessible and easy. no full 68 08f1a929-bc02-4bd6-a1d8-946de4603487 Do I Not Like That See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Wed, 5 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Richard Rosser - B4, Charlie Shillito - Penningtons Manches Cooper, Nick Humphreys - Penningtons Manches Cooper, Brendon Cross - STL) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/do-i-not-like-that-mkxsigkg See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Do I Not Like That Richard Rosser - B4, Charlie Shillito - Penningtons Manches Cooper, Nick Humphreys - Penningtons Manches Cooper, Brendon Cross - STL 00:35:23 The late, great Graham Taylor must have been muttering this phrase from above recently as the 12 European ‘Football Giants’ – hereafter forever known as the ‘Giant Greedy Bastards’  - gave birth to the most ill-conceived and short-lived ‘grand plan’ there has ever been.   It was a remarkable show of fan, media, player and manager power which consigned this ludicrous proposal to the scrapheap, despite Real Madrid and Barcelona still refusing to accept it could be brought back from the dead. Why? Because they need it more than most. Debt ridden and under pressure to deliver for their success hungry fans, where losing to one another is the ultimate sin, these so called giants have taken two steps forward and a good two hundred and fifty back!   Charlie Shillito, associate in Commercial Dispute Resolution and Nick Humphreys, Employment and Sport Partner, both from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP join STL Chairman, Brendon Cross and ex FIFA Licensed Agent and B4’s CEO, Richard Rosser, to discuss the fallout, lessons that can be learned for any business and what’s next for football. The late, great Graham Taylor must have been muttering this phrase from above recently as the 12 European ‘Football Giants’ – hereafter forever known as the ‘Giant Greedy Bastards’  - gave birth to the most ill-conceived and short-lived ‘grand plan’ there has ever been.   It was a remarkable show of fan, media, player and manager power which consigned this ludicrous proposal to the scrapheap, despite Real Madrid and Barcelona still refusing to accept it could be brought back from the dead. Why? Because they need it more than most. Debt ridden and under pressure to deliver for their success hungry fans, where losing to one another is the ultimate sin, these so called giants have taken two steps forward and a good two hundred and fifty back!   Charlie Shillito, associate in Commercial Dispute Resolution and Nick Humphreys, Employment and Sport Partner, both from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP join STL Chairman, Brendon Cross and ex FIFA Licensed Agent and B4’s CEO, Richard Rosser, to discuss the fallout, lessons that can be learned for any business and what’s next for football. money, football, esl, premier leage, business no full 65 bd876438-8b7e-40a3-8946-245c3635ee8a Insights: CMC Business Advisers See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/ 

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]]> Tue, 4 May 2021 10:41:30 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cmc-business-advisers-mbDXyU1q See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/ 

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]]> Insights: CMC Business Advisers B4 00:15:18 If you own a business and have ambitions to grow, increase your business value, or sell your business then we can help. CMC Business Advisers are trusted experts at helping business owners to realise their full business potential. Providing a personalised and local service with a range of practical advice and perspective. As business owners ourselves, with a proven track record of success, we give trust and confidence that we can make the difference. We can help your business - Get in touch today! If you own a business and have ambitions to grow, increase your business value, or sell your business then we can help. CMC Business Advisers are trusted experts at helping business owners to realise their full business potential. Providing a personalised and local service with a range of practical advice and perspective. As business owners ourselves, with a proven track record of success, we give trust and confidence that we can make the difference. We can help your business - Get in touch today! no full 67 badeb115-b98c-45e1-8a66-921135624db8 Supporting young people’s mental wealth See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:49:18 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/supporting-young-peoples-mental-wealth-y9Brp_Qf See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Supporting young people’s mental wealth B4 00:30:52 On this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health with Mel Noton, we're joined by Jodie Lloyd-Jones from Oxfordshire Youth to discuss their work in the local community and the issues young people face in today's workplace. Oxfordshire Youth is a boundary-breaking youth development charity in Oxfordshire that works with young people aged 8-25. OY has three strands of work: Mental Health and Wellbeing, Building Skills for Life, and Sector Support – working with 150+ grassroots youth organisations to collectively provide support for over 26,000 young people in Oxfordshire. The Mental Health Ambassadors Programme is part of the Mental Wealth Academy Partnership. Devon is one of the young people aged 18-25 who has joined a year long development programme that supports young people to utilise their lived experience of mental health challenges to support other young people with their mental health journey. On this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health with Mel Noton, we're joined by Jodie Lloyd-Jones from Oxfordshire Youth to discuss their work in the local community and the issues young people face in today's workplace. Oxfordshire Youth is a boundary-breaking youth development charity in Oxfordshire that works with young people aged 8-25. OY has three strands of work: Mental Health and Wellbeing, Building Skills for Life, and Sector Support – working with 150+ grassroots youth organisations to collectively provide support for over 26,000 young people in Oxfordshire. The Mental Health Ambassadors Programme is part of the Mental Wealth Academy Partnership. Devon is one of the young people aged 18-25 who has joined a year long development programme that supports young people to utilise their lived experience of mental health challenges to support other young people with their mental health journey. no full 64 be96bdb7-33c1-4c29-a306-3d09efc2701c How to Build a Brand See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Simon Barker - Freeths Solicitors, Andrew Wilkinson - OWB Creative, Rhian Banks - Freeths Solicitors) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-build-a-brand-42_z3RST See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> How to Build a Brand Simon Barker - Freeths Solicitors, Andrew Wilkinson - OWB Creative, Rhian Banks - Freeths Solicitors 00:28:50 When legal experts and creative minds work together, the perfect brand can be born! Hear from branding, media and legal experts on this episode of The Business Brunch. When legal experts and creative minds work together, the perfect brand can be born! Hear from branding, media and legal experts on this episode of The Business Brunch. design, trademark, copyright, legal, branding no full 63 41a5cfd5-0299-46d6-818d-36c5ae4c4203 Your Finances in 30 Minutes See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:40:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Ria Shepheard - Charles Stanley, Garry White - Charles Stanley, Giles McKean - Charles Stanley) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/your-finances-in-30-minutes-iTOiD0i7 See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Your Finances in 30 Minutes Ria Shepheard - Charles Stanley, Garry White - Charles Stanley, Giles McKean - Charles Stanley 00:30:32 Join experts from Charles Stanley Wealth Management as they discuss inflation and the impact on consumables, interest rates and their impact on individuals and the global economy, savings versus investments, and an overview of equity investments. Join experts from Charles Stanley Wealth Management as they discuss inflation and the impact on consumables, interest rates and their impact on individuals and the global economy, savings versus investments, and an overview of equity investments. economy, investments, shares, wealth management, pensions, inflation no full 62 d49070da-28ae-4722-b474-a3488f8c0a41 Introducing The Rebel Business School https://www.popupbusinessschool.co.uk/

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]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:45:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-rebel-business-school-DkePevla https://www.popupbusinessschool.co.uk/

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]]> Introducing The Rebel Business School B4 00:21:37 In this episode of The Business Brunch we're joined by Simon Paine, founder of The Rebel Business School and wearer of many hats! Simon chats to us about what lead him to create The Rebel Business School, his concerns with current business education for young people, and how the past 12 months have affected his business and many others. The Rebel Business School is changing the way entrepreneurship is taught so that ANYONE can start a business debt-free - and they're giving it all away for free. Their live business training events are full of inspiration, practical help and a growing community of support to help you. They don't teach business plans, they teach the opposite. The Rebel Business School is changing business culture and making business accessible for anyone, showing people how to make the most of all opportunities. In this episode of The Business Brunch we're joined by Simon Paine, founder of The Rebel Business School and wearer of many hats! Simon chats to us about what lead him to create The Rebel Business School, his concerns with current business education for young people, and how the past 12 months have affected his business and many others. The Rebel Business School is changing the way entrepreneurship is taught so that ANYONE can start a business debt-free - and they're giving it all away for free. Their live business training events are full of inspiration, practical help and a growing community of support to help you. They don't teach business plans, they teach the opposite. The Rebel Business School is changing business culture and making business accessible for anyone, showing people how to make the most of all opportunities. business start-ups, education, entrepreneur no full 61 c600e046-0397-4fe9-b8a3-7ac02e8e38b0 Find Your Niche, Find Success See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/find-your-niche-find-success-ffhXQvIm See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Find Your Niche, Find Success B4 00:30:47 Join sales expert James White as he chats to special guest Alexander Seery, Founder of Shifts to Success, about finding your niche and achieving the life you desire. In this episode of James White’s Sales Solutions, James talks to Alexander Seery, author and entrepreneur, about how he changed his life and achieved freedom through business success. About Alexander Alexander Seery worked as a Detention Officer based in custody for Nottinghamshire Police for 4 years and in 2015 built his first company, which now generates over six figures of income and has accumulated over a million pounds worth of assets in valuation. Highly passionate about business and entrepreneurship, Alex is the founder of Shifts to Success, a specialised business training company that exclusively supports ex and serving police officers in building successful businesses, with entrepreneurial ideas that are fun and respectable. Alex is also the best selling author of the book Police Officer to Entrepreneur. Join sales expert James White as he chats to special guest Alexander Seery, Founder of Shifts to Success, about finding your niche and achieving the life you desire. In this episode of James White’s Sales Solutions, James talks to Alexander Seery, author and entrepreneur, about how he changed his life and achieved freedom through business success. About Alexander Alexander Seery worked as a Detention Officer based in custody for Nottinghamshire Police for 4 years and in 2015 built his first company, which now generates over six figures of income and has accumulated over a million pounds worth of assets in valuation. Highly passionate about business and entrepreneurship, Alex is the founder of Shifts to Success, a specialised business training company that exclusively supports ex and serving police officers in building successful businesses, with entrepreneurial ideas that are fun and respectable. Alex is also the best selling author of the book Police Officer to Entrepreneur. no full 58 e07dca6c-99dd-481a-86e4-578f3dde01e9 B4 Cambridge – An introduction to the B4 Community See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​   

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]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/introduction-to-the-b4-community-2-oEGC6DbM See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​   

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]]> B4 Cambridge – An introduction to the B4 Community B4 00:35:46 In this episode of The Business Brunch, B4 ventures beyond Oxfordshire again to introduce two more members from Cambridge – Gareth John and Ollie Lewis. Gareth John is Chairman of First Intuition, an accountancy training college based in Cambridge. First Intuition has been training accountancy students in East Anglia for AAT, ACCA and CIMA exams for over ten years, with training centres in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Peterborough. Gareth is also the President of the ICAEW in East Anglia. Gareth talks about how First Intuition have remained busy throughout the last 12 months with increased demand for their services. Ollie Lewis is an experienced Sales Manager for COEL, bringing innovative office fit outs to Cambridge and the surrounding counties. The team at COEL create exceptional workplaces that inspire workforces, boost employee satisfaction and encourage collaboration. Ollie talks to B4 about the last year for COEL and how businesses are changing their use of commercial space, using COEL’s expertise. With recent changes in the management structure and ambitious plans for the future, COEL are certainly looking forward to a healthy post-pandemic period of growth. In this episode of The Business Brunch, B4 ventures beyond Oxfordshire again to introduce two more members from Cambridge – Gareth John and Ollie Lewis. Gareth John is Chairman of First Intuition, an accountancy training college based in Cambridge. First Intuition has been training accountancy students in East Anglia for AAT, ACCA and CIMA exams for over ten years, with training centres in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Peterborough. Gareth is also the President of the ICAEW in East Anglia. Gareth talks about how First Intuition have remained busy throughout the last 12 months with increased demand for their services. Ollie Lewis is an experienced Sales Manager for COEL, bringing innovative office fit outs to Cambridge and the surrounding counties. The team at COEL create exceptional workplaces that inspire workforces, boost employee satisfaction and encourage collaboration. Ollie talks to B4 about the last year for COEL and how businesses are changing their use of commercial space, using COEL’s expertise. With recent changes in the management structure and ambitious plans for the future, COEL are certainly looking forward to a healthy post-pandemic period of growth. no full 57 e7592d56-2ead-4a1a-b0d4-a49e1e506ce0 UK trusts as an effective tax planning tool See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:41:18 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/uk-trusts-HFgiXSVX See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> UK trusts as an effective tax planning tool B4 00:25:22 Tax advisors from Whitley Stimpson share knowledge about how UK trusts can be a very effective tax planning tool to help reduce the amount of tax payable on certain events in relation to income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT). Tax advisors from Whitley Stimpson share knowledge about how UK trusts can be a very effective tax planning tool to help reduce the amount of tax payable on certain events in relation to income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT). no full 60 10d9ef11-ecab-4a72-964d-373c90bc527d The Future for Young Professionals See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Sian Hewitt - Freeths, Lois Jones - Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP, Claudia Lacey - Freeths) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-for-young-professionals-2F7o9zUE See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> The Future for Young Professionals Sian Hewitt - Freeths, Lois Jones - Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP, Claudia Lacey - Freeths 00:21:56 Join members of B4's Professional Services Hub as they chat about the future for young professionals and whether their careers may not pan out as they had envisaged due to the 'new way' of working. On this episode of The Business Brunch we’ll be looking at topics such as: • The impact of a lack of face to face engagement with mentors, colleagues, customers and other young professionals • How working from home, either in part or in full, will impact on the professional life experience • With potentially less travel to and from work, the introduction of AI and other enforced changes, how much will the role of the young professional change in the coming years? Guests: Sian Hewitt, Freeths Claudia Lacey, Freeths Lois Jones, Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP Join members of B4's Professional Services Hub as they chat about the future for young professionals and whether their careers may not pan out as they had envisaged due to the 'new way' of working. On this episode of The Business Brunch we’ll be looking at topics such as: • The impact of a lack of face to face engagement with mentors, colleagues, customers and other young professionals • How working from home, either in part or in full, will impact on the professional life experience • With potentially less travel to and from work, the introduction of AI and other enforced changes, how much will the role of the young professional change in the coming years? Guests: Sian Hewitt, Freeths Claudia Lacey, Freeths Lois Jones, Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP attitude, positivity, careers, legal, covid, young professionals no full 59 7fa5becd-b8e1-4290-be1f-24dc249f460d Profit vs. Purpose See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 9 Apr 2021 09:33:38 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/profit-vs-purpose-MeP17Snv See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Profit vs. Purpose B4 00:32:00 In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today's business landscape: Profit vs Purpose - Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion. Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? Some will say it’s to generate profit or wealth. But that’s just one result and not the main reason for many. In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss profit vs purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today's business landscape: Profit vs Purpose - Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion. Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? Some will say it’s to generate profit or wealth. But that’s just one result and not the main reason for many. In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss profit vs purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? no full 56 8acebb8b-dd38-47a0-b69e-7f6e0333e2d8 Meet Donna Torres of Xero See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 9 Apr 2021 09:31:28 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-donna-torres-of-xero-4KPB5D7B See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Meet Donna Torres of Xero B4 00:24:58 B4 members join Donna Torres, Director of Small Business at Xero, for a roundtable discussion about all things Xero. Donna is a highly successful sales leader with substantial experience of building winning sales teams in varied industries including SaaS. Proactive and focused with excellent team building and a clear leadership style. As Director of UK & EMEA SMB (small & medium business) Channel & Commercials Operations, Donna’s role is to grow Xero’s subscriber base and revenue through the sales team and effective brand and marketing campaigns. B4 members Stephen Spencer, Jo Bentley and Steve Cook join Donna for a roundtable discussion about all things Xero. B4 members join Donna Torres, Director of Small Business at Xero, for a roundtable discussion about all things Xero. Donna is a highly successful sales leader with substantial experience of building winning sales teams in varied industries including SaaS. Proactive and focused with excellent team building and a clear leadership style. As Director of UK & EMEA SMB (small & medium business) Channel & Commercials Operations, Donna’s role is to grow Xero’s subscriber base and revenue through the sales team and effective brand and marketing campaigns. B4 members Stephen Spencer, Jo Bentley and Steve Cook join Donna for a roundtable discussion about all things Xero. no full 55 81774852-6c17-4519-a769-76a1237b7a1e The Oxford Living Wage See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/   

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]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-oxford-living-wage-d24_D3fv See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/   

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]]> The Oxford Living Wage B4 00:22:42 Join us as we discuss the Oxford Living Wage and it's impact on local businesses and employees, with special guest Cllr Susan Brown (Leader of Oxford City Council). Join representatives from Oxford City Council and local businesses for an introduction to the Oxford Living Wage, followed by interviews with businesses who provide the OLW to their employees including their reasoning, how they found the process, and what difference it has made to their business. We hope you can join us as we continue to work towards growing an Inclusive Economy for Oxford. Join us as we discuss the Oxford Living Wage and it's impact on local businesses and employees, with special guest Cllr Susan Brown (Leader of Oxford City Council). Join representatives from Oxford City Council and local businesses for an introduction to the Oxford Living Wage, followed by interviews with businesses who provide the OLW to their employees including their reasoning, how they found the process, and what difference it has made to their business. We hope you can join us as we continue to work towards growing an Inclusive Economy for Oxford. no full 54 4b8ff0ed-4e93-4b34-87b3-6567f378a9df Recruiting your first employee See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2021 15:26:45 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recruiting-your-first-employee-CCehiuRI See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Recruiting your first employee B4 00:28:56 In this episode of Mike Talks Business, Mike is joined by Byron Morris, owner of Avid Heating in Oxford, as they chat about the issues many businesses encounter when taking on their first employee. Recruitment is a huge issue for people who run their own business. Of the 4.5 million sole traders in UK, how many are holding back their business growth due to fears surrounding recruitment? Mike and Byron will discuss how to bounce back from mistakes, the fears and excitement associated with recruiting your first employee, and more including: • Deciding when to recruit your first employee • Customer care; going above and beyond • Tools to help you manage your workload and your customers’ experience • Marketing, networking and recommendations • The importance of having a business coach About Byron Avid Heating are an award-winning, trusted, professional firm of heating engineers based in Oxford with years of experience. Byron started the business on his own not long ago and, believing deeply in customer care and going ‘above and beyond’, has put his all into making his business the best it can be as it continues to grow. About Mike Mike is the Chairman and Financial Director of The Jennings Group, providing business units, serviced and virtual offices, meeting rooms, and workspaces at Monument Park and Hampden House for businesses of all sizes. He is a thinker, keen on supporting the small business community through empathy and undertanding of their issues. While running the family business he has also been actively advising and mentoring small business owners for over 30 years. In this episode of Mike Talks Business, Mike is joined by Byron Morris, owner of Avid Heating in Oxford, as they chat about the issues many businesses encounter when taking on their first employee. Recruitment is a huge issue for people who run their own business. Of the 4.5 million sole traders in UK, how many are holding back their business growth due to fears surrounding recruitment? Mike and Byron will discuss how to bounce back from mistakes, the fears and excitement associated with recruiting your first employee, and more including: • Deciding when to recruit your first employee • Customer care; going above and beyond • Tools to help you manage your workload and your customers’ experience • Marketing, networking and recommendations • The importance of having a business coach About Byron Avid Heating are an award-winning, trusted, professional firm of heating engineers based in Oxford with years of experience. Byron started the business on his own not long ago and, believing deeply in customer care and going ‘above and beyond’, has put his all into making his business the best it can be as it continues to grow. About Mike Mike is the Chairman and Financial Director of The Jennings Group, providing business units, serviced and virtual offices, meeting rooms, and workspaces at Monument Park and Hampden House for businesses of all sizes. He is a thinker, keen on supporting the small business community through empathy and undertanding of their issues. While running the family business he has also been actively advising and mentoring small business owners for over 30 years. no full 53 38ae3049-fbd8-4f18-9c28-2c3ddf52e8da Blenheim Start-Up Competition See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2021 10:32:36 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/start-up-competition-TiHRAMJY See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Blenheim Start-Up Competition B4 00:22:27 Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success. Join Blenheim representatives and past winners on this episode of The Business Brunch to find out more. Working with local start-up mentors and entrepreneurs, the Oxfordshire estate has put together its own programme designed to support locally-based firms. The competition is open to any business, which is less than two years old or has fewer than five employees, is based within 20 miles of Blenheim, and can provide something which could be stocked in their shops or cafes. Applications will need to be submitted by the 7th May and the successful candidates will be notified by 21st May. They will then have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Blenheim’s senior management team over the summer. After undergoing presentation training, they will take part in a final pitch on 24th June when the winning applicant will be selected and awarded with a contract to supply their products to the Estate’s retail or catering outlets. In addition to the contract, the winner will also receive ongoing tips and advice from expert business mentors along with members of the Blenheim management team. Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success. Join Blenheim representatives and past winners on this episode of The Business Brunch to find out more. Working with local start-up mentors and entrepreneurs, the Oxfordshire estate has put together its own programme designed to support locally-based firms. The competition is open to any business, which is less than two years old or has fewer than five employees, is based within 20 miles of Blenheim, and can provide something which could be stocked in their shops or cafes. Applications will need to be submitted by the 7th May and the successful candidates will be notified by 21st May. They will then have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Blenheim’s senior management team over the summer. After undergoing presentation training, they will take part in a final pitch on 24th June when the winning applicant will be selected and awarded with a contract to supply their products to the Estate’s retail or catering outlets. In addition to the contract, the winner will also receive ongoing tips and advice from expert business mentors along with members of the Blenheim management team. no full 52 44b37f4b-77e0-4c5b-aa1a-f177469f1337 Where can you work in the future that’s good for you? See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Where can you work in the future that’s good for you? B4 00:32:35 Question: Can you spot the April Fool's? B4 Members will discuss this topic and the changing face of commercial property. They will consider issues such as mental health in the workplace and how commercial office space can be designed to support businesses and employees. Answer: There's no Deliveroo and Arrival partnership... Question: Can you spot the April Fool's? B4 Members will discuss this topic and the changing face of commercial property. They will consider issues such as mental health in the workplace and how commercial office space can be designed to support businesses and employees. Answer: There's no Deliveroo and Arrival partnership... #industry, #business, #commercial, #networking, #ukbusiness, #connect, #uk, #learn, #podcast #b4, #educational, #interview no full 51 06ddab96-60e5-4538-bfd4-ea39590bd922 B4 Cambridge – An introduction to the B4 community See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:21:14 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/b4-cambridge-introduction-gnVEoANT See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> B4 Cambridge – An introduction to the B4 community B4 00:27:18 In this episode of The Business Brunch, B4 ventures beyond Oxfordshire for the first time to introduce two members from Cambridge – Ian Mather and William Rooke. Ian is the CEO at Cambridge United FC and comments. “On the face of it this a role quite different from my career as a solicitor but many of the skills are transferable. I retired as Head of the 300 strong Cambridge office of Mills & Reeve (UK Law Firm of the Year 2018) in 2018.” Ian is also Chairman of the board of Trustees of Cambridge Arts Theatre (CAT), one of the most successful regional theatres in the country which brings touring shows of West End quality to Cambridge. CAT also produces its own plays. Finally, Ian is a Trustee of Cambridge United Community Trust which uses the power of sport to make a difference in the community - working with the able bodied and the disabled from age 3 to 97. Ian discussed the challenges he has faced at both Cambridge Utd and CAT, both deprived of an audience throughout 2020 and into 2021. Ian also discussed his concerns for transport in Cambridge and the ambitious plans for a network of tunnels under the city which, in his opinion, are crucial to ensure the long term future of Cambridge as a pivotal city for inward investment in the UK. William Rooke – Partner, Eastern, Carter Jonas William is an investment and commercial development property specialist who counts the following as his career highlights: • Land assembly in central Cambridge for 316 room student housing scheme. • Acquisition of vacant office building in North Cambridge for £1m and subsequent letting and Asset Management to create a £7m investment. • Securing planning consent and anchor tenants for a £100m industrial development in the Midlands. William talks about the past year for his team and why there is an under-supply of commercial space for growing businesses in the region which simply can’t work from home. In this episode of The Business Brunch, B4 ventures beyond Oxfordshire for the first time to introduce two members from Cambridge – Ian Mather and William Rooke. Ian is the CEO at Cambridge United FC and comments. “On the face of it this a role quite different from my career as a solicitor but many of the skills are transferable. I retired as Head of the 300 strong Cambridge office of Mills & Reeve (UK Law Firm of the Year 2018) in 2018.” Ian is also Chairman of the board of Trustees of Cambridge Arts Theatre (CAT), one of the most successful regional theatres in the country which brings touring shows of West End quality to Cambridge. CAT also produces its own plays. Finally, Ian is a Trustee of Cambridge United Community Trust which uses the power of sport to make a difference in the community - working with the able bodied and the disabled from age 3 to 97. Ian discussed the challenges he has faced at both Cambridge Utd and CAT, both deprived of an audience throughout 2020 and into 2021. Ian also discussed his concerns for transport in Cambridge and the ambitious plans for a network of tunnels under the city which, in his opinion, are crucial to ensure the long term future of Cambridge as a pivotal city for inward investment in the UK. William Rooke – Partner, Eastern, Carter Jonas William is an investment and commercial development property specialist who counts the following as his career highlights: • Land assembly in central Cambridge for 316 room student housing scheme. • Acquisition of vacant office building in North Cambridge for £1m and subsequent letting and Asset Management to create a £7m investment. • Securing planning consent and anchor tenants for a £100m industrial development in the Midlands. William talks about the past year for his team and why there is an under-supply of commercial space for growing businesses in the region which simply can’t work from home. no full 50 91f0e548-b57f-4602-aeff-7fa5491fb8a7 How we grew our business substantially during the 2020 pandemic See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Stuart Lane - Trade Nation, James White - James White Sales Success) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-grew-our-business-substantially-during-the-2020-pandemic-RpfOAtku See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> How we grew our business substantially during the 2020 pandemic Stuart Lane - Trade Nation, James White - James White Sales Success 00:28:09 In this episode of 'James White In Conversation With...' eponimous James White chats to Stuart Lane, CEO of Trade Nation, about how he grew his business substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. James White In Conversation With sees James White (James White Sales Success) interviewing and chatting with business leaders who have a story to tell. In this episode, James will be talking to Stuart Lane, CEO of Trade Nation, about how he grew his business substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Stuart Lane Stuart has worked in the retail trading sector for over 30 years. His career began at City Index where he headed the Financial Trading desk, before leaving in 1999 to set up Financial Spreads and then the spread betting and CFD arm for Man Financial. His industry experience extended to senior managerial positions with IG Group and ETX Capital. – BM Magazine, Dec 2020 About James White James is a sales mentor and trainer and takes companies who have a £100,000 plus turnover and build their SALES structures, skills, and knowledge to grow and scale to the next level. He gets results quickly and helps businesses to achieve their true potential. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. In this episode of 'James White In Conversation With...' eponimous James White chats to Stuart Lane, CEO of Trade Nation, about how he grew his business substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. James White In Conversation With sees James White (James White Sales Success) interviewing and chatting with business leaders who have a story to tell. In this episode, James will be talking to Stuart Lane, CEO of Trade Nation, about how he grew his business substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Stuart Lane Stuart has worked in the retail trading sector for over 30 years. His career began at City Index where he headed the Financial Trading desk, before leaving in 1999 to set up Financial Spreads and then the spread betting and CFD arm for Man Financial. His industry experience extended to senior managerial positions with IG Group and ETX Capital. – BM Magazine, Dec 2020 About James White James is a sales mentor and trainer and takes companies who have a £100,000 plus turnover and build their SALES structures, skills, and knowledge to grow and scale to the next level. He gets results quickly and helps businesses to achieve their true potential. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. business advice, business development, business knowledge, business growth no full 49 07097c7c-923f-4a5b-b9c3-8f357d3aff00 Building Back Better Transport for Oxford See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

 

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]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Andy Morison - Oxford Bus Company, Hayley Beer-Gamage - Experience Oxfordshire, Phil Southall - Managing Director - Oxford Bus Company, Dave Harrison - Senior Public Transport Planner - Oxfordshire County Council) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-back-better-transport-for-oxford-1ZGOBFVt See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

 

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]]> Building Back Better Transport for Oxford Andy Morison - Oxford Bus Company, Hayley Beer-Gamage - Experience Oxfordshire, Phil Southall - Managing Director - Oxford Bus Company, Dave Harrison - Senior Public Transport Planner - Oxfordshire County Council 00:23:40 The last year has brought about enormous challenges to businesses across Oxfordshire and the world. Transport has been no exception, and in this episode of The Business Brunch Oxford's transport and business leaders will discuss adapting to the new normal. The last year has brought about enormous challenges to businesses across Oxfordshire and the world. Transport has been no exception, and adapting to the new normal will be one of the biggest challenges that the bus industry has seen in a generation. Come and listen to a discussion with some of Oxford’s transport and business leaders to learn about: • how Oxford Bus Company is adapting to the changing demands of the travelling public • how new customer technologies can give customers reassurance that their journey will be safe and stress free, help to create more tailored journey plans, and make paying fares as simple as possible • what local authorities are doing across the county to improve air quality and reduce congestion • how Oxford will give a world-class welcome to domestic and international tourists in a post-COVID world The last year has brought about enormous challenges to businesses across Oxfordshire and the world. Transport has been no exception, and in this episode of The Business Brunch Oxford's transport and business leaders will discuss adapting to the new normal. The last year has brought about enormous challenges to businesses across Oxfordshire and the world. Transport has been no exception, and adapting to the new normal will be one of the biggest challenges that the bus industry has seen in a generation. Come and listen to a discussion with some of Oxford’s transport and business leaders to learn about: • how Oxford Bus Company is adapting to the changing demands of the travelling public • how new customer technologies can give customers reassurance that their journey will be safe and stress free, help to create more tailored journey plans, and make paying fares as simple as possible • what local authorities are doing across the county to improve air quality and reduce congestion • how Oxford will give a world-class welcome to domestic and international tourists in a post-COVID world confidence, covis, transport, public transport, oxford, oxfordshire no full 47 c3e47b93-feed-45f2-9210-2249550390f1 We’ll meet again… but how will we feel? See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Tagore Ramoutar - The Oxford Artisan Distillery, Stephen Spencer - Stephen Spencer + Associates, Wendy Ball - Ashmolean Museum) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/well-meet-again-but-how-will-we-feel-BOhqUV1j See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> We’ll meet again… but how will we feel? Tagore Ramoutar - The Oxford Artisan Distillery, Stephen Spencer - Stephen Spencer + Associates, Wendy Ball - Ashmolean Museum 00:24:00 Join members of the B4 Retail, Hospitality, Leisure, Conference & Events Hub as they discuss navigating the 'new normal' for your customers & guests. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. Speaking: Stephen Spencer, Stephen Spencer + Associates Wendy Ball, Ashmolean Museum Tagore Ramoutar, TOAD Join members of the B4 Retail, Hospitality, Leisure, Conference & Events Hub as they discuss navigating the 'new normal' for your customers & guests. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. Speaking: Stephen Spencer, Stephen Spencer + Associates Wendy Ball, Ashmolean Museum Tagore Ramoutar, TOAD live music, events, leisure, conferences, post covid, meetings no full 48 1409aaa4-da80-4d2a-bb09-cff1e8f56159 Your Business is a Tribe See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/your-business-is-a-tribe-G6IRLJyH See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Your Business is a Tribe B4 00:29:25 In the first of a new series, host Mike Jennings of Jennings Group is joined by Rick Mower of RAW as they chat about the tribal nature of business... In the first of a new series, host Mike Jennings of Jennings Group is joined by Rick Mower of RAW as they chat about the tribal nature of business... no full 45 33202166-09dd-4495-9e1c-530b15531d6b Talking About Autism See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:19:02 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-autism-xjQrK6pl See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Talking About Autism B4 00:28:26 In this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health with Mel Noton, Mel and special guests Mandy Aulak and Kimberley Ashwin discuss autism and coping with neuro-diverse conditions. Mel and guests will be discussing the realities of live for those coping with neuro-diverse conditions (in themselves, as a family or for staff as either of these). The number of young people coming forward and accurately getting a diagnosis is rapidly increasing – This is our future business community and the more we can do to break down barriers the better. Mandy and Kimberley are both mothers of autistic children, and also professionals working with Autism. Kimberley is a Learning Disability Nurse and now works in Autism Oxford, and Mandy is a lawyer and co-runs a specialist Special Educational Needs & Disability firm specialising in SEND and employment law. In this episode of Let's Talk Mental Health with Mel Noton, Mel and special guests Mandy Aulak and Kimberley Ashwin discuss autism and coping with neuro-diverse conditions. Mel and guests will be discussing the realities of live for those coping with neuro-diverse conditions (in themselves, as a family or for staff as either of these). The number of young people coming forward and accurately getting a diagnosis is rapidly increasing – This is our future business community and the more we can do to break down barriers the better. Mandy and Kimberley are both mothers of autistic children, and also professionals working with Autism. Kimberley is a Learning Disability Nurse and now works in Autism Oxford, and Mandy is a lawyer and co-runs a specialist Special Educational Needs & Disability firm specialising in SEND and employment law. no full 46 cd0f0117-698b-45af-90c5-f22952c638c9 Building Blocks for Recovery See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:28:17 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-blocks-for-recovery-J72BlHkn See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Building Blocks for Recovery B4 00:28:11 Join members of the Professional Services B4 Hub as they give us their top tips for preparing your business to come out swinging in 2021. Join members of the Professional Services B4 Hub as they give us their top tips for preparing your business to come out swinging in 2021. no full 44 27dc7eff-e7b2-45ea-98f0-5c45e8af905a Research and Development Tax Relief Claims See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:08:46 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tax-relief-claims-CrGj3_8T See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Research and Development Tax Relief Claims B4 00:19:38 Following Science Week (5th-14th March) advisors from Whitley Stimpson will be discussing changes in the past year, the old rules, and taking a look at some useful case studies in the area of R&D tax relief. Following Science Week (5th-14th March) advisors from Whitley Stimpson will be discussing changes in the past year, the old rules, and taking a look at some useful case studies in the area of R&D tax relief. no full 43 710a23f9-00c0-4025-98f6-14ec1c41a13d Sponsorship and Sales – How They Work Together See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Jason Ratcliffe - Jata Management, James White - James White Sales Success) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sponsorship-and-sales-how-they-work-together-377zFZh7 See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Sponsorship and Sales – How They Work Together Jason Ratcliffe - Jata Management, James White - James White Sales Success 00:31:05 Sales Specialist James White will be chatting to Sports Agent Jason Ratcliffe of Jata Management to talk Sports, Sponsorship, Sales and how they all work together. About Jason Ratcliffe Jason Ratcliffe played professional cricket for Warwickshire between 1988 and 1994 and then for Surrey from 1995 until 2002. During his career, Ratcliffe received winner’s medals for all the domestic competitions in County Cricket. He made over one-hundred appearances in both first-class and one-day matches. Following the end of his playing career, he became an administrator and quickly progressed to Deputy Chief Executive of the Professional Cricketers’ Association in 2008, spending a decade as a Board member of PCA Management Ltd. He led the organisation’s huge growth in membership and services between 2002 and 2016, driving multiple innovative work for the PCA. This including the establishment of a network of Personal Development and Welfare Managers to help provide players with practical support and advice to help smooth the transition to life after cricket, whilst introducing commercial partners and leading all PR and communications. About James White James is a sales mentor and trainer and takes companies who have a £100,000 plus turnover and build their SALES structures, skills, and knowledge to grow and scale to the next level. He gets results quickly and helps businesses to achieve their true potential. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. Sales Specialist James White will be chatting to Sports Agent Jason Ratcliffe of Jata Management to talk Sports, Sponsorship, Sales and how they all work together. About Jason Ratcliffe Jason Ratcliffe played professional cricket for Warwickshire between 1988 and 1994 and then for Surrey from 1995 until 2002. During his career, Ratcliffe received winner’s medals for all the domestic competitions in County Cricket. He made over one-hundred appearances in both first-class and one-day matches. Following the end of his playing career, he became an administrator and quickly progressed to Deputy Chief Executive of the Professional Cricketers’ Association in 2008, spending a decade as a Board member of PCA Management Ltd. He led the organisation’s huge growth in membership and services between 2002 and 2016, driving multiple innovative work for the PCA. This including the establishment of a network of Personal Development and Welfare Managers to help provide players with practical support and advice to help smooth the transition to life after cricket, whilst introducing commercial partners and leading all PR and communications. About James White James is a sales mentor and trainer and takes companies who have a £100,000 plus turnover and build their SALES structures, skills, and knowledge to grow and scale to the next level. He gets results quickly and helps businesses to achieve their true potential. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. management, sponsorship, sales advice, sport, sales no full 42 2ae8799c-deda-4665-95b1-a93d7f9f72fc Bitcoin Beats See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:31:29 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bitcoin-beats-h94admNN See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Bitcoin Beats B4 00:36:40 In this episode we're joined by Hamilton Gilpin of Bitcoin Beats to take a look at cryptocurrency and the rise (and fall) of Bitcoin. In this episode we're joined by Hamilton Gilpin of Bitcoin Beats to take a look at cryptocurrency and the rise (and fall) of Bitcoin. no full 41 c3c7e250-e767-4e64-9ee7-1d99559d447c The Home Office of the Future See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-home-office-of-the-future-KCPv1SDm See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> The Home Office of the Future B4 00:29:58 Many are now having to embrace working from home as part of their daily diet of work, so how can you make it better, how can you ensure you’re doing it right, how can you ensure you’ve got all the bases covered? Many are now having to embrace working from home as part of their daily diet of work, so how can you make it better, how can you ensure you’re doing it right, how can you ensure you’ve got all the bases covered? no full 40 969ea980-ecb0-463e-8ec0-cf9fbb2812fe Will the post-COVID world be easier for women? See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 12:21:36 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/will-the-post-covid-world-be-easier-for-women-4F8fK8ZC See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Will the post-COVID world be easier for women? B4 00:30:33 On International Women's Day, join us in discussing whether female managers have lead more effectively during COVID-19 and whether women will flourish more in a post-COVID world as the business world takes a more flexible approach to work. On International Women's Day, join us in discussing whether female managers have lead more effectively during COVID-19 and whether women will flourish more in a post-COVID world as the business world takes a more flexible approach to work. no full 39 39bda85a-e711-4862-b68f-daccee351afd All Aboard – Women in Leadership See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 12:19:07 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/all-aboard-women-in-leadership-Zoruapvx See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> All Aboard – Women in Leadership B4 00:29:16 On International Women's Day, join us in discussing how women are overcoming the challenges to their career progression, imposter syndrome, and the gender pay gap whilst celebrating the achievements of women in business. On International Women's Day, join us in discussing how women are overcoming the challenges to their career progression, imposter syndrome, and the gender pay gap whilst celebrating the achievements of women in business. no full 38 3a3914ff-be09-4d13-948a-57b3833baa57 Real Meaning of Business See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Fri, 5 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/real-meaning-of-business-l3M82w3U See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Real Meaning of Business B4 00:27:47 Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? no full 37 e9e358c9-1e05-466e-ad1f-c7b7c21e1b7d The Past, Present, and Future See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:15:47 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-past-present-and-future-L0svaq8c See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> The Past, Present, and Future B4 00:28:12 Join us for Business Insights from some of Oxfordshire’s leading professional advisers as we take a look at what has passed, current situations, and what the future may hold for business. Join us for Business Insights from some of Oxfordshire’s leading professional advisers as we take a look at what has passed, current situations, and what the future may hold for business. no full 36 21c8d6e4-4eca-469c-a4c6-905473bcd4a6 Reward, Recognise and Retain See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ 

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]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 11:00:07 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/reward-recognise-and-retain-BRVn2Vz_ See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ 

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]]> Reward, Recognise and Retain B4 00:29:36 5th March is Employee Appreciation Day, and on this episode of The Business Brunch we'll be discussing employee motivation, engagement and the effect of COVID. Also up for discussion is office vs home or hybrid working, as well as the need to encourage diversity in the workplace, particularly in the tech sector. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. 5th March is Employee Appreciation Day, and on this episode of The Business Brunch we'll be discussing employee motivation, engagement and the effect of COVID. Also up for discussion is office vs home or hybrid working, as well as the need to encourage diversity in the workplace, particularly in the tech sector. B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. no full 35 8af17fb2-01f7-4595-97ca-eee9b6680f3e What is a B Corp? See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ 

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]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-a-b-corp-nqcPPnBJ See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ 

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]]> What is a B Corp? B4 00:24:17 March is B Corp Month, but what is a B Corp and why should businesses be interested? Huge global brands and very small SME’s alike are becoming B Corps. Companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Jamie Oliver, Danone, Guardian Media Group, The Body Shop, Tea Pigs, Abel & Cole, Innocent drinks and so many more recognise their companies exist to have a positive impact on society, communities and the environment as well as making a profit. Grant Hayward, Co-Chair of the Oxfordshire+ B Local, one of the first to be established in the UK, will be asking Kate Sandle, Director of Programmes and Engagement at B Corp UK, to explain more about B Corps, why businesses should consider becoming certified and what we can expect during B Corp Month. They will be joined by Helen Denny, Global Head of Customer Experience at The Myers Briggs Company, based here in Oxfordshire. The Myers Briggs Company became a B Corp in 2018 and Helen will share insights about why the business did this and the difference it has made. March is B Corp Month, but what is a B Corp and why should businesses be interested? Huge global brands and very small SME’s alike are becoming B Corps. Companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Jamie Oliver, Danone, Guardian Media Group, The Body Shop, Tea Pigs, Abel & Cole, Innocent drinks and so many more recognise their companies exist to have a positive impact on society, communities and the environment as well as making a profit. Grant Hayward, Co-Chair of the Oxfordshire+ B Local, one of the first to be established in the UK, will be asking Kate Sandle, Director of Programmes and Engagement at B Corp UK, to explain more about B Corps, why businesses should consider becoming certified and what we can expect during B Corp Month. They will be joined by Helen Denny, Global Head of Customer Experience at The Myers Briggs Company, based here in Oxfordshire. The Myers Briggs Company became a B Corp in 2018 and Helen will share insights about why the business did this and the difference it has made. no full 34 6ad8b3f1-9377-4432-9d87-b45273fe74bb Who are the policy makers? See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​

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]]> Who are the policy makers? B4 00:32:17 This episode of The Business Brunch brings you insights into the House of Lords, with special guest Baroness Judith Jolly whose interests lie within healthcare and environmental issues. This episode of The Business Brunch brings you insights into the House of Lords, with special guest Baroness Judith Jolly whose interests lie within healthcare and environmental issues. no full 33 02a5a2d9-2b0c-4368-bc97-5342543dd5a8 Loving Lockdown? The Joys of Being a Working Parent See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/​​​​

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]]> Loving Lockdown? The Joys of Being a Working Parent B4 00:23:21 Spending more time with family, saving money on the daily commute - There are plenty of reasons why being in lockdown should be a joy for working parents, but is that truly the reality people are experiencing? Spending more time with family, saving money on the daily commute - There are plenty of reasons why being in lockdown should be a joy for working parents, but is that truly the reality people are experiencing? no full 32 bcb9e019-5e79-4179-abb8-5374bb7351c6 Digital Poverty -- See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/​​​​

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:34:02 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/digital-poverty-0DBCU9LA -- See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/​​​​

]]> Digital Poverty B4 00:20:14 On this episode of The Business Brunch guests will be discussing the issue of Digital Poverty in the UK, as 2020 illustrated the need for better connectivity for many who are now WFH or taking classes online. On this episode of The Business Brunch guests will be discussing the issue of Digital Poverty in the UK, as 2020 illustrated the need for better connectivity for many who are now WFH or taking classes online. no full 31 092105a7-e267-401d-bdbf-836fdb889dde Brexit’s Impact on Fashion Exports See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/​​​​

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:13:44 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/brexits-impact-on-fashion-exports-0zOcdPCZ See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​​ To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/​​​​

]]> Brexit’s Impact on Fashion Exports B4 00:29:48 Brexit's impact stretches far and wide, but one area many of us may not have considered is the fashion industry. What changes can we expect for UK fashion exports? With: Jodie Evans, Olivia May Ltd Ann Whorrall, Olivia May Ltd Olivia Knight, Olivia May Ltd Brexit's impact stretches far and wide, but one area many of us may not have considered is the fashion industry. What changes can we expect for UK fashion exports? With: Jodie Evans, Olivia May Ltd Ann Whorrall, Olivia May Ltd Olivia Knight, Olivia May Ltd no full 30 5103015d-d0af-45bf-a3b1-4f0a47f08aef Quick Wins: Pick up the Phone Jackie will share ways to:

  • Overcome resistance.
  • Engage quickly and naturally.
  • Build phone confidence.

Jackie Jarvis is the author of Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing and works with business owners and professionals, responsible for sales, to create Sales Energy with focus, structure, and accountability. She is known for her natural comfortable non-salesy approach which is easy to implement and effective in helping the right people to buy your product or service.

Need some Quick Wins?

Join B4’s monthly ‘Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing’ group coaching shows with author and walking business coach Jackie Jarvis.

Each month we will choose a Quick Win from Jackie’s book for the show, and you will leave with practical actions that you can implement immediately.

This is an ideal way for you to combine getting to know fellow B4 members and guests whilst gaining one simple way to grow your business.

 

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:03:50 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/quick-wins-pick-up-the-phone-gXDO8dtV Jackie will share ways to:

  • Overcome resistance.
  • Engage quickly and naturally.
  • Build phone confidence.

Jackie Jarvis is the author of Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing and works with business owners and professionals, responsible for sales, to create Sales Energy with focus, structure, and accountability. She is known for her natural comfortable non-salesy approach which is easy to implement and effective in helping the right people to buy your product or service.

Need some Quick Wins?

Join B4’s monthly ‘Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing’ group coaching shows with author and walking business coach Jackie Jarvis.

Each month we will choose a Quick Win from Jackie’s book for the show, and you will leave with practical actions that you can implement immediately.

This is an ideal way for you to combine getting to know fellow B4 members and guests whilst gaining one simple way to grow your business.

 

See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​​ To find out more about joining the B4 community, please visit https://www.b4-business.com/about-b4/​​​

]]> Quick Wins: Pick up the Phone B4 00:35:15 Do you find yourself avoiding using the phone, but at the same time wishing there were a quicker, easier way to move sales forward? Do you find yourself avoiding using the phone, but at the same time wishing there were a quicker, easier way to move sales forward? no full 29 753649f0-20fa-4f02-94b3-0936c926bbeb LGBT History Month See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Richard Rosser - B4, Linda Hughes - Dynamic HR Coach, Megan Carter - Blenheim, Stephen Frost - Frost Included, Ian Mundy - You HR) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/lgbt-history-month-S92X0Orq See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> LGBT History Month Richard Rosser - B4, Linda Hughes - Dynamic HR Coach, Megan Carter - Blenheim, Stephen Frost - Frost Included, Ian Mundy - You HR 00:28:15 February is LGBT History Month, a great time for businesses to think about how inclusive they really are for LGBT employees and what they can do to become more so. We’re joined by diversity and inclusion expert Stephen Frost for this Business Brunch. Stephen founded the workplace team at Stonewall, and has advised both the White House and UK government on diversity issues, as well as leading on diversity for the London Olympics and paralympics. Stephen has written on the following topics, which give us a taste of what to expect from this discussion: • How to make your HR Department truly inclusive to LGBT employees • Following the rainbow: How Stonewall paved the way for other inclusion initiatives • Are we inclusive yet? How much further do we need to go to be truly inclusive to LGBT employees? • So you think you’re not diverse? Why so many leaders are surprised by how diverse their team really is • Why encouraging employees out of the closet is good for the bottom line in business • Key Actions for Business Leaders this LGBT+ History Month • Why LGBT Inclusivity means more than just Acceptance Grab a copy of Stephens book ‘Building An Inclusive Organization’ here: https://frostincluded.com/writing/ February is LGBT History Month, a great time for businesses to think about how inclusive they really are for LGBT employees and what they can do to become more so. We’re joined by diversity and inclusion expert Stephen Frost for this Business Brunch. Stephen founded the workplace team at Stonewall, and has advised both the White House and UK government on diversity issues, as well as leading on diversity for the London Olympics and paralympics. Stephen has written on the following topics, which give us a taste of what to expect from this discussion: • How to make your HR Department truly inclusive to LGBT employees • Following the rainbow: How Stonewall paved the way for other inclusion initiatives • Are we inclusive yet? How much further do we need to go to be truly inclusive to LGBT employees? • So you think you’re not diverse? Why so many leaders are surprised by how diverse their team really is • Why encouraging employees out of the closet is good for the bottom line in business • Key Actions for Business Leaders this LGBT+ History Month • Why LGBT Inclusivity means more than just Acceptance Grab a copy of Stephens book ‘Building An Inclusive Organization’ here: https://frostincluded.com/writing/ lgbtq, lgbt+, hr, diversity, business, edi, inclusivity, equality no full 28 cbb58163-5b53-4d33-bcdc-94d239240aa4 Employment Law Update See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:29:16 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Nicola Wallbank - Julian Taylor Solicitors) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/employment-law-update-qt97M_gc See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Employment Law Update Nicola Wallbank - Julian Taylor Solicitors 00:27:49 Nicola Wallbank of Julian Taylor Solicitors talks us through what to expect from employment law in 2021. Covid-19 will we think inevitably continue to dominate government time in the months ahead, leaving less room for other legal changes. However, there are other things in the pipeline. Nicola Wallbank, Partner at Julian Taylor Solicitors, will recap recent changes to employment law and outline some of the reforms on the horizon including imminent changes to the off payroll working rules, potential changes to non-compete clauses in employment contracts, and reform to enhance redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those returning from maternity leave. Tune in to hear what employers should be looking out for in the months to come. Nicola Wallbank of Julian Taylor Solicitors talks us through what to expect from employment law in 2021. Covid-19 will we think inevitably continue to dominate government time in the months ahead, leaving less room for other legal changes. However, there are other things in the pipeline. Nicola Wallbank, Partner at Julian Taylor Solicitors, will recap recent changes to employment law and outline some of the reforms on the horizon including imminent changes to the off payroll working rules, potential changes to non-compete clauses in employment contracts, and reform to enhance redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those returning from maternity leave. Tune in to hear what employers should be looking out for in the months to come. business employment advice, employment law no full 27 eecea525-cd9d-429e-ace8-294506256934 The Future of Clubhouse B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts.

See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​

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]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Adam Alimukhamedov, IAMedia, Stick2Win, Imisi Adefala) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-clubhouse-AhnCuukG B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts.

See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​​

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]]> The Future of Clubhouse Adam Alimukhamedov, IAMedia, Stick2Win, Imisi Adefala 00:24:01 Clubhouse is an invitation-only audio-chat social networking app launched in 2020 by software developers Alpha Exploration Co. In December 2020 it was valued at nearly $100 million and this number recently reached $1 billion after a round of investment. Imisi Adefala of IAMedia and Adham Ali of Stick2Win discuss what the future may have in store for this platform. Clubhouse is an invitation-only audio-chat social networking app launched in 2020 by software developers Alpha Exploration Co. In December 2020 it was valued at nearly $100 million and this number recently reached $1 billion after a round of investment. Imisi Adefala of IAMedia and Adham Ali of Stick2Win discuss what the future may have in store for this platform. networking, clubhouse, business advice, social media no full 26 1059080e-32dd-453b-80ae-c32bc8d54e70 Replacing a Leader See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Prof Tim Vorley - Oxford Brookes Business School, Gary Bloom - Psychotherapist & Broadcaster, Richard Rosser - B4, Stephen Clarke - Cherwell College) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/replacing-a-leader-8_Bm7MnX See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Replacing a Leader Prof Tim Vorley - Oxford Brookes Business School, Gary Bloom - Psychotherapist & Broadcaster, Richard Rosser - B4, Stephen Clarke - Cherwell College 00:33:19 Are you thinking of standing down as leader for a slower pace of life or are you preparing yourself to lead? What does a business need to do to prepare for such a change to ensure the wheels keep turning, or is it a great opportunity to make fundamental changes? You won’t have missed the news this week that Jeff Bezos is preparing to stand aside as chief executive of Amazon. The move will come into effect in the third quarter of 2021 when he will hand over the reins to Andy Jassy, who heads up Amazon’s cloud computing arm. So how do you prepare? Are you thinking of standing down as leader for a slower pace of life or are you preparing yourself to lead? What does a business need to do to prepare for such a change to ensure the wheels keep turning, or is it a great opportunity to make fundamental changes? B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. Are you thinking of standing down as leader for a slower pace of life or are you preparing yourself to lead? What does a business need to do to prepare for such a change to ensure the wheels keep turning, or is it a great opportunity to make fundamental changes? You won’t have missed the news this week that Jeff Bezos is preparing to stand aside as chief executive of Amazon. The move will come into effect in the third quarter of 2021 when he will hand over the reins to Andy Jassy, who heads up Amazon’s cloud computing arm. So how do you prepare? Are you thinking of standing down as leader for a slower pace of life or are you preparing yourself to lead? What does a business need to do to prepare for such a change to ensure the wheels keep turning, or is it a great opportunity to make fundamental changes? B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts. business advice, bezos, leadership, amazon no full 25 43e85272-cc7b-4b70-8962-987a76967fe0 The Disney Way See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Frank Nigriello (Unipart), Stephen Spencer (Stephen Spencer + Associates)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-disney-way-oOY6fPF0 See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​

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]]> The Disney Way Frank Nigriello (Unipart), Stephen Spencer (Stephen Spencer + Associates) 00:26:07 Holidays should be fun and relaxing, but one holiday spot has turned into a real-world business school for two leading Oxfordshire businessmen. In this business brunch, Stephen Spencer and Frank Nigriello reflect on the customer service lessons they’ve learned from Walt Disney World. They discuss the secrets behind Walt Disney World’s outstanding reputation and explain why world-class customer service requires a lot more than just wishing on a star. Holidays should be fun and relaxing, but one holiday spot has turned into a real-world business school for two leading Oxfordshire businessmen. In this business brunch, Stephen Spencer and Frank Nigriello reflect on the customer service lessons they’ve learned from Walt Disney World. They discuss the secrets behind Walt Disney World’s outstanding reputation and explain why world-class customer service requires a lot more than just wishing on a star. customer service, holidays, walt disney world, disney no full 24 f4d0e77d-ba50-49cd-82e8-5b4a831f8885 Recruitment Tips for Employers See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​ 

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]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 11:56:45 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recruitment-tips-for-employers-yE6n8cP9 See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/​ 

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]]> Recruitment Tips for Employers B4 00:29:13 Julian Taylor Solicitors will share their recruitment tips for employers, and advise on how to avoid some common legal pitfalls. At this event employment law experts Nicola Wallbank and Paula Rome of Julian Taylor Solicitors will share their recruitment tips for employers, and advise on how to avoid some common legal pitfalls. Topics to be covered will include: • How do you screen candidates – are you GDPR compliant? • Ensuring your adverts and interviews are not discriminatory, and the extent to which you can ask about health or disability • Understanding the positive action you can take to diversify your workforce • Checking your staff have the right to work in the UK • Making an offer subject to conditions, and withdrawing offers Julian Taylor Solicitors will share their recruitment tips for employers, and advise on how to avoid some common legal pitfalls. At this event employment law experts Nicola Wallbank and Paula Rome of Julian Taylor Solicitors will share their recruitment tips for employers, and advise on how to avoid some common legal pitfalls. Topics to be covered will include: • How do you screen candidates – are you GDPR compliant? • Ensuring your adverts and interviews are not discriminatory, and the extent to which you can ask about health or disability • Understanding the positive action you can take to diversify your workforce • Checking your staff have the right to work in the UK • Making an offer subject to conditions, and withdrawing offers no full 23 c8638a74-da61-408c-9442-e0326be44aa9 Building a Foundation for Success See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/ 

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]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/building-a-foundation-aKhDXG9P See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/ 

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]]> Building a Foundation for Success B4 00:29:30 In this episode of The Business Brunch, join our host James White and guest David Harris as they discuss building a business which can scale and grow. In this episode of The Business Brunch, join our host James White and guest David Harris as they discuss building a business which can scale and grow. james, harris, business, david, white no full 22 219aecec-b4a0-44d9-9d0e-7c93bf55fb9f National Storytelling Week See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/national-storytelling-week-HLbvC48O See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> National Storytelling Week B4 00:28:33 In this episode, join our host Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies and guests as they look at the topic of National Storytelling Week and what it means for your business. How can you get your vision across as succinctly as possible, and what are the benefits of 'telling a story' for your business? In this episode, join our host Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies and guests as they look at the topic of National Storytelling Week and what it means for your business. How can you get your vision across as succinctly as possible, and what are the benefits of 'telling a story' for your business? national, uk, b4, week, oxford, business, storytelling, brunch no full 21 fdc827af-5328-4298-ae78-d016c4484eb1 Children, Young Carers & COVID See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Tue, 2 Feb 2021 11:15:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/b4-business-brunch-ggO2K0jT See the schedule of forthcoming B4TV shows here https://www.b4-business.com/b4tv/

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]]> Children, Young Carers & COVID B4 00:28:28 B4 Members discuss the direct and indirect impacts of COVID on the lives of children and young carers. Representatives from an Oxfordshire school, charity and business discuss how this impact is being managed with Melissa Noton who has worked clinically in the NHS for 31 years. B4 Members discuss the direct and indirect impacts of COVID on the lives of children and young carers. Representatives from an Oxfordshire school, charity and business discuss how this impact is being managed with Melissa Noton who has worked clinically in the NHS for 31 years. b4, metal, oxford, business, oxfordshire, health, brunch no full 20 47d499c0-8a69-4701-aa50-708d9f125ece Professional Services: Here To Support You This video features:

whitleystimpson.co.uk

juliantaylorhr.com

penningtonslaw.com

grantthornton.co.uk

 

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]]> Tue, 5 Jan 2021 10:34:27 +0000 info@b4-business.com (B4) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/professional-services-p__p7GPH This video features:

whitleystimpson.co.uk

juliantaylorhr.com

penningtonslaw.com

grantthornton.co.uk

 

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]]> Professional Services: Here To Support You B4 00:44:14 Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub talk about the support available for businesses at what continues to be a very challenging time for everyone. This is your opportunity to come and ask the experts their views on specific problems you might have in your business and hear about opportunities which will hopefully provide you with invaluable support. Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub talk about the support available for businesses at what continues to be a very challenging time for everyone. This is your opportunity to come and ask the experts their views on specific problems you might have in your business and hear about opportunities which will hopefully provide you with invaluable support. no full 19 00247f89-6631-4638-85a8-27a826d830ec Winning New Clients in a 'COVID Challenged World' Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:50:11 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies (Coconut PR), Emma Wyatt (Social Conversations by Emma), James White (James White Sales Success)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/winning-new-clients-in-a-covid-challenged-world-oKpBeAOM Winning New Clients in a 'COVID Challenged World' Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies (Coconut PR), Emma Wyatt (Social Conversations by Emma), James White (James White Sales Success) 00:37:47 Leading Sales and Marketing experts give you their top tip to enable your business to thrive in an economic recession. Join James White and guests in discussing how companies can overcome challenging times and win new business as we move into 2021. Leading Sales and Marketing experts give you their top tip to enable your business to thrive in an economic recession. Join James White and guests in discussing how companies can overcome challenging times and win new business as we move into 2021. coronavirus, business, sales, covid-19 no full 18 e7fec46d-6697-41fc-b0b7-840f3771d2c2 Introducing Astroscale  Astroscale Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, is a company with a mission to secure safe and sustainable long-term development of space for the benefit of future generations. Astroscale was founded in 2013 by CEO Nobu Okada and now has offices in Tokyo, Harwell, Singapore, Denver and Tel Aviv. Its founder and employees are passionate about solving this growing environmental concern and want to address the issue with a business mindset. Astroscale has recently completed a series ‘E’ round of funding bringing the total capital raised to $191 US million and now has over 100 staff globally. Astroscale’s vision is to develop innovative technologies, advance the business case, and inform the international policies that lead to a reduction in orbital debris and support long-term, sustainable utilization of space.

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:28:05 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Harriet Brettle (Astroscale), Richard Rosser (B4)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-astroscale-dSCyJURU  Astroscale Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, is a company with a mission to secure safe and sustainable long-term development of space for the benefit of future generations. Astroscale was founded in 2013 by CEO Nobu Okada and now has offices in Tokyo, Harwell, Singapore, Denver and Tel Aviv. Its founder and employees are passionate about solving this growing environmental concern and want to address the issue with a business mindset. Astroscale has recently completed a series ‘E’ round of funding bringing the total capital raised to $191 US million and now has over 100 staff globally. Astroscale’s vision is to develop innovative technologies, advance the business case, and inform the international policies that lead to a reduction in orbital debris and support long-term, sustainable utilization of space.

]]> Introducing Astroscale Harriet Brettle (Astroscale), Richard Rosser (B4) 00:28:48 Join B4 in learning about Astroscale, a fascinating and innovative business addressing the issue of space debris and supporting the sustainable utilisation of space. Join B4 in learning about Astroscale, a fascinating and innovative business addressing the issue of space debris and supporting the sustainable utilisation of space. science, sustainability, space debris, space cleanup, space no full 17 9443b74f-b45e-4169-acf9-ecbcb2fbc1f5 Interview with Tim Vorley, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School Tim is currently leading a number of large projects:

  • The Innovation Caucus is jointly funded by the ESRC and Innovate UK to promote the impact of social science research in shaping innovation policies, programmes and practice. See www.innovationcaucus.co.uk
  • NextGenPSF is a project funded under the Industrial a Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) focuses on promoting the AI readiness of legal and accountancy firms by focusing on organisational and institutional factors. See www.nextgenpsf.co.uk
  • The Productivity Insights Network is a flagship investment of the ESRC that has promoted social science wide engagement with the UK Productivity Puzzle as well as working with policymakers and businesses. See www.productivityinsightsnetwork.co.uk
]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:15:59 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Tim Vorley (Oxford Brookes Business School), Richard Rosser (B4)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-tim-vorley-pro-vice-chancellor-and-dean-of-oxford-brookes-business-school-VuGxJ7EK Tim is currently leading a number of large projects:

  • The Innovation Caucus is jointly funded by the ESRC and Innovate UK to promote the impact of social science research in shaping innovation policies, programmes and practice. See www.innovationcaucus.co.uk
  • NextGenPSF is a project funded under the Industrial a Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) focuses on promoting the AI readiness of legal and accountancy firms by focusing on organisational and institutional factors. See www.nextgenpsf.co.uk
  • The Productivity Insights Network is a flagship investment of the ESRC that has promoted social science wide engagement with the UK Productivity Puzzle as well as working with policymakers and businesses. See www.productivityinsightsnetwork.co.uk
]]> Interview with Tim Vorley, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School Tim Vorley (Oxford Brookes Business School), Richard Rosser (B4) 00:16:43 We’re joined by Tim Vorley, the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean at Oxford Brookes Business School. As a social science researcher, Tim’s work focuses predominantly on entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development. We’re joined by Tim Vorley, the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean at Oxford Brookes Business School. As a social science researcher, Tim’s work focuses predominantly on entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development. education, entrepreneurs, business, social science no full 16 6ed6379d-4606-4a6a-8ddc-dd34698d2859 Interview with Angus Horner of Harwell Science & Innovation Campus Angus is focused on providing real estate, marketing, collaboration, networking and other support to organizations, people and places inside the UK Knowledge Economy.

He is a firm believer in the power of research and innovation to deliver improved health, economic and social wellbeing. Angus also sits on Harwell’s Cluster Steering Board and on the HealthTec, Space and EnergyTec Boards.

In 2013, Angus founded what is now the 50% private sector shareholding in the Harwell Campus Partnership, to help UK Government accelerate growth – e.g. from a working population of 4,700 to ultimately over 20,000 people, to generate major GVA impact in the UK economy. Angus is co-invested at Harwell with Business Partners William Cooper and Gordon Duncan, with whom he has worked for many years, including on the Pfizer project.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:13:26 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Angus Horner (Harwell), Richard Rosser (B4)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-angus-horner-of-harwell-science-innovation-campus-zKHPhEA0 Angus is focused on providing real estate, marketing, collaboration, networking and other support to organizations, people and places inside the UK Knowledge Economy.

He is a firm believer in the power of research and innovation to deliver improved health, economic and social wellbeing. Angus also sits on Harwell’s Cluster Steering Board and on the HealthTec, Space and EnergyTec Boards.

In 2013, Angus founded what is now the 50% private sector shareholding in the Harwell Campus Partnership, to help UK Government accelerate growth – e.g. from a working population of 4,700 to ultimately over 20,000 people, to generate major GVA impact in the UK economy. Angus is co-invested at Harwell with Business Partners William Cooper and Gordon Duncan, with whom he has worked for many years, including on the Pfizer project.

]]> Interview with Angus Horner of Harwell Science & Innovation Campus Angus Horner (Harwell), Richard Rosser (B4) 00:28:01 We were joined by Angus Horner, Director of Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in South Oxfordshire. Harwell is home to organisations, institutions and businesses shaping the world of today and tomorrow, a campus where world-class people work in world-class facilities to solve global challenges. We were joined by Angus Horner, Director of Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in South Oxfordshire. Harwell is home to organisations, institutions and businesses shaping the world of today and tomorrow, a campus where world-class people work in world-class facilities to solve global challenges. networking, marketing, business, real estate no full 15 35ae464a-7571-4238-a23e-4b3ea46cbd7d Blenheim Palace's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:09:25 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Dominic Hare (Blenheim Palace)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/blenheim-palaces-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-jc6v9YPD Blenheim Palace's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Dominic Hare (Blenheim Palace) 00:33:07 Originally aired during a B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. Dominic Hare, CEO, talks about the impact of COVID-19 on Blenheim and how they have found a way to embrace change and make positive steps to go forward. Originally aired during a B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. Dominic Hare, CEO, talks about the impact of COVID-19 on Blenheim and how they have found a way to embrace change and make positive steps to go forward. blenheim palace, coronavirus, workplace wellbeing, covid-19 no full 14 41dad872-865f-43c9-828a-b039e9ff3063 Dealing with Health and Wellbeing Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:05:49 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Gary Bloom) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dealing-with-health-and-wellbeing-yB0mv8WK Dealing with Health and Wellbeing Gary Bloom 00:24:46 Originally aired during a B4TV livestream at Blenheim Palace. Sports Psychotherapist & Broadcaster Gary Blooms talks about dealing with health and wellbeing. Originally aired during a B4TV livestream at Blenheim Palace. Sports Psychotherapist & Broadcaster Gary Blooms talks about dealing with health and wellbeing. mental health, wellbeing, sports, psychotherapy, health no full 13 163005a7-5383-4095-9fd6-ccde53a5c0d2 The wellbeing of residents and staff in a post COVID world Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:01:02 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Ian Hudspeth (Oxfordshire County Council), Richard Rosser (B4), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-wellbeing-of-residents-and-staff-in-a-post-covid-world-kVpN6dv0 The wellbeing of residents and staff in a post COVID world Ian Hudspeth (Oxfordshire County Council), Richard Rosser (B4), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications) 00:24:30 Originally aired during a B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Leader of Oxfordshire County Council, addresses the issue of resident and staff wellbeing in a post COVID-19 world. Originally aired during a B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Leader of Oxfordshire County Council, addresses the issue of resident and staff wellbeing in a post COVID-19 world. coronavirus, wellbeing, council, local government, oxford, oxfordshire, covid-19 no full 12 401daf31-70da-440d-bb89-685f8de93074 The importance of wellbeing for employees in this climate Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:57:26 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications), Megan Carter (Blenheim), Richard Rosser (B4)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-importance-of-wellbeing-for-employees-in-this-climate-rjDUZV0L The importance of wellbeing for employees in this climate Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications), Megan Carter (Blenheim), Richard Rosser (B4) 00:17:18 Originally aired during a B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. B4 talked to Megan Carter from Blenheim about looking after staff through the pandemic. Originally aired during a B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. B4 talked to Megan Carter from Blenheim about looking after staff through the pandemic. coronavirus, workplace wellbeing, covid-19 no full 11 89a0e991-cb27-4ff3-b105-7e16c969df1a How to achieve workplace wellbeing with a disparate workforce Homeworking has been around for decades, but is usually done by those who choose it to suit their lifestyle. With millions around the world being forced to suddenly home work due to the pandemic, the practice is now rising. Some may stay working from home, some may take a hybrid approach with part in office and part home working and all who can will likely be advised by Governments to work from home if they can when there is more risk, until a vaccine is found to help contain the pandemic.

With so much disruption to routine and regularity, and with many working from home for the first time, how can both employers and employees ensure they have a healthy work environment and the now disparate workplace offers wellbeing to those within it?

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:51:37 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Sridhar Iyengar (Zoho)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-achieve-workplace-wellbeing-with-a-disparate-workforce-1mBUb_4E Homeworking has been around for decades, but is usually done by those who choose it to suit their lifestyle. With millions around the world being forced to suddenly home work due to the pandemic, the practice is now rising. Some may stay working from home, some may take a hybrid approach with part in office and part home working and all who can will likely be advised by Governments to work from home if they can when there is more risk, until a vaccine is found to help contain the pandemic.

With so much disruption to routine and regularity, and with many working from home for the first time, how can both employers and employees ensure they have a healthy work environment and the now disparate workplace offers wellbeing to those within it?

]]> How to achieve workplace wellbeing with a disparate workforce Sridhar Iyengar (Zoho) 00:21:54 Originally aired during B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. Sridhar Iyengar from Zoho Corporation talks to B4 about the challenges of dealing with COVID and the benefits of using Zoho for your company. Originally aired during B4TV livestream from Blenheim Palace. Sridhar Iyengar from Zoho Corporation talks to B4 about the challenges of dealing with COVID and the benefits of using Zoho for your company. zoho, workplace wellbeing, covid-19 no full 10 5526cea1-4ce4-4cf0-be6a-f562e6f775c8 One size does not fit all It is about adapting your business so that it remains efficient and keeps to its target key performance indicators (KPIs) regardless of what is going on in the wider economy. To do this effectively means taking your business plan, with its KPIs, and looking at what needs to happen when sales and or margins are not in line with your budgets. So, how do you do this? Tony Hobbs discusses.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:48:00 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Tony Hobbs (Chapman Robinson & Moore)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/one-size-does-not-fit-all-Yfmr31_F It is about adapting your business so that it remains efficient and keeps to its target key performance indicators (KPIs) regardless of what is going on in the wider economy. To do this effectively means taking your business plan, with its KPIs, and looking at what needs to happen when sales and or margins are not in line with your budgets. So, how do you do this? Tony Hobbs discusses.

]]> One size does not fit all Tony Hobbs (Chapman Robinson & Moore) 00:27:05 Originally aired as a webinar on B4TV. Tony Hobbs of Chapman, Robinson & Moore Accountants discusses how adjusting your business plan to meet changing market conditions, sometimes called right-sizing the business, is not just about cutting costs. Originally aired as a webinar on B4TV. Tony Hobbs of Chapman, Robinson & Moore Accountants discusses how adjusting your business plan to meet changing market conditions, sometimes called right-sizing the business, is not just about cutting costs. accounting, advice, right-sizing, business no full 9 e899d1a2-f7fd-49d2-a97e-2615103db621 Interview with Helen Joy of ANPR Consulting Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:43:23 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Helen Joy (ANPR Consulting), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-helen-joy-of-anpr-consulting-OnB_yNFM Interview with Helen Joy of ANPR Consulting Helen Joy (ANPR Consulting), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications) 00:30:18 In this episode Emma Gasgoine talks to Helen Joy of ANPR Consulting about the current situation with coronavirus. In this episode Emma Gasgoine talks to Helen Joy of ANPR Consulting about the current situation with coronavirus. consulting, coronavirus, business, covid-19 no full 8 349e8307-375e-4f0c-89d8-9dd73991867f Interview with Mike Feerick Mike also looks at the different ways that free education can be used within a business environment, as well as the importance and benefits of using psychometric testing within your business to learn more about yourself, your employees and potential new hires. In addition to this, he will talk about whether employers should value university degrees today.

About Mike: Mike is an internationally recognised social entrepreneur and founder of Alison.com. He is a key figure within the education industry and believes that free, accessible learning is the answer to many of the world’s problems and the solution lies within education. He started the business as an avenue to increase employability for all and this is something he feels very passionately about.

Summary: 

  1. Mike’s key learnings from his entrepreneurial journey.
  2. How free education can be used to benefit and evolve your business.
  3. How psychometrics can be used to gain valuable insights about yourself and your staff.
]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:35:29 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Mike Feerick (Alison.com), Richard Rosser (B4)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-mike-feerick-T0aTLgbb Mike also looks at the different ways that free education can be used within a business environment, as well as the importance and benefits of using psychometric testing within your business to learn more about yourself, your employees and potential new hires. In addition to this, he will talk about whether employers should value university degrees today.

About Mike: Mike is an internationally recognised social entrepreneur and founder of Alison.com. He is a key figure within the education industry and believes that free, accessible learning is the answer to many of the world’s problems and the solution lies within education. He started the business as an avenue to increase employability for all and this is something he feels very passionately about.

Summary: 

  1. Mike’s key learnings from his entrepreneurial journey.
  2. How free education can be used to benefit and evolve your business.
  3. How psychometrics can be used to gain valuable insights about yourself and your staff.
]]> Interview with Mike Feerick Mike Feerick (Alison.com), Richard Rosser (B4) 00:48:29 Mike discusses his journey as a social entrepreneur, and some of the key learnings he has picked up along the way. He also discusses how to build a financially successful business focused on meeting a huge global social need. Mike discusses his journey as a social entrepreneur, and some of the key learnings he has picked up along the way. He also discusses how to build a financially successful business focused on meeting a huge global social need. education, entrepreneur, business, alison.com no full 7 fee7bfac-9886-467d-9f39-a73579304e9f Interview with Phil Southall of Oxford Bus Company Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:26:20 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications), Phil Southall (Oxford Bus Company)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-phil-southall-of-oxford-bus-company-QGSwCp69 Interview with Phil Southall of Oxford Bus Company Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications), Phil Southall (Oxford Bus Company) 00:26:05 In this lockdown B4 podcast, Emma Gascoigne talks with Phil Southall about how Covid has impacted Oxford Bus Company and why despite everything he still loves his job! In this lockdown B4 podcast, Emma Gascoigne talks with Phil Southall about how Covid has impacted Oxford Bus Company and why despite everything he still loves his job! transport, business, covid-19 no full 6 15ea87e4-1e08-44ce-8817-5ba8253d6aa7 Interview with Richard Rosser of B4 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:21:42 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Richard Rosser (B4), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-richard-rosser-of-b4-zIofzHix Interview with Richard Rosser of B4 Richard Rosser (B4), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications) 00:27:33 Emma Gascoigne talks with Richard Rosser of B4 magazine about how Richard turned the Business in Oxford 2020 event virtual this year and much more. Emma Gascoigne talks with Richard Rosser of B4 magazine about how Richard turned the Business in Oxford 2020 event virtual this year and much more. bio2020, expo, business in oxford, business, conference no full 5 b0b6b440-7175-4a0c-9ed7-6da80f5e8753 Interview with Jarl Severn of Owen Mumford Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:18:31 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Jarl Severn (Owen Mumford), Richard Rosser (B4)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-jarl-severn-of-owen-mumford-lfQT6vLp Interview with Jarl Severn of Owen Mumford Jarl Severn (Owen Mumford), Richard Rosser (B4) 00:18:30 Richard Rosser of B4 talks to Jarl Severn, Managing Director at Owen Mumford. Richard Rosser of B4 talks to Jarl Severn, Managing Director at Owen Mumford. manufacturing, medical, business no full 4 b772548b-6281-48cb-9329-031e1488a187 Apprenticeships Week Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:15:49 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Mel Ringer (OxLEP), Megan Carter (Blenheim Palace), Paddy Patterson (Apprenticeship Intermediary Service), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/apprenticeships-week-8GEWb8tS Apprenticeships Week Mel Ringer (OxLEP), Megan Carter (Blenheim Palace), Paddy Patterson (Apprenticeship Intermediary Service), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications) 00:29:53 It’s Apprenticeships Week and we’re joined by: Mel Ringer of OxLEP, Paddy Patterson of the Apprenticeship Intermediary Service and Megan Carter of Blenheim Palace. It’s Apprenticeships Week and we’re joined by: Mel Ringer of OxLEP, Paddy Patterson of the Apprenticeship Intermediary Service and Megan Carter of Blenheim Palace. students, education, training, apprenticeships, careers no full 3 c7e851ab-e6e5-4fc1-958a-0c350effdc36 Can a business thrive if it's not challenging itself to be more responsible? The podcast features:

Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer at Blenheim Palace.
He took over as CEO in 2017 and has recently set 10 ambitious goals to help Blenheim connect with the local community, reduce its environmental impact and develop a number of other key aspects of its business model.

Grant Hayward, Founder and Director of Collaborent, which helps businesses become more purposeful with positive social and environmental impact. Grant also wears many other hats supporting including support and promotion for Social Enterprise, B Corps and enterprising charities.

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:20:27 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Grant Hayward (Collaborent), Dominic Hare (Blenheim Palace), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/can-a-business-thrive-if-its-not-challenging-itself-to-be-more-responsible-E6_aAUH3 The podcast features:

Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer at Blenheim Palace.
He took over as CEO in 2017 and has recently set 10 ambitious goals to help Blenheim connect with the local community, reduce its environmental impact and develop a number of other key aspects of its business model.

Grant Hayward, Founder and Director of Collaborent, which helps businesses become more purposeful with positive social and environmental impact. Grant also wears many other hats supporting including support and promotion for Social Enterprise, B Corps and enterprising charities.

]]> Can a business thrive if it's not challenging itself to be more responsible? Grant Hayward (Collaborent), Dominic Hare (Blenheim Palace), Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications) 00:32:23 This episode of the B4 Business Podcast comes live from Blenheim Palace and discusses whether a business can thrive if it’s not challenging itself to be more responsible. This episode of the B4 Business Podcast comes live from Blenheim Palace and discusses whether a business can thrive if it’s not challenging itself to be more responsible. thrive, responsible, business no full 2 ac3f01ad-c1dd-47d3-9f9b-5ed953dbe1f9 Digitisation – Opportunity Or Threat? Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:12:22 +0000 info@b4-business.com (Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications), Frank Nigriello (Unipart), Simon Biltcliffe (Webmart)) https://b4-business-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/digitisation-opportunity-or-threat-yMjeoWY3 Digitisation – Opportunity Or Threat? Emma Gascoigne (Big Foot Communications), Frank Nigriello (Unipart), Simon Biltcliffe (Webmart) 00:22:43 Emma and guests Frank Nigriello, Corporate Affairs Director at Unipart Group and Simon Biltcliffe, CEO of Webmart discuss the opportunities and threats of digitalisation and stress the importance of working with schools to help plug the digital skills gap. Emma and guests Frank Nigriello, Corporate Affairs Director at Unipart Group and Simon Biltcliffe, CEO of Webmart discuss the opportunities and threats of digitalisation and stress the importance of working with schools to help plug the digital skills gap. digital, education, technology, digitisation no full 1