Business Live: for curious entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs
Leaders of impact-creating businesses and social enterprises share their practical tips and stories. Be inspired, intrigued and amazed, get advice to help your values-driven business thrive and benefit from candid conversations about how other leaders overcame challenges and built their businesses and social enterprises. New episode every Friday here and on Sheffield Live FM radio.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2024
How to Podcast Brilliantly with James Marriott
James Marriott drinks beer, watches football and discusses both on his popular podcasts.
He loves listening to other people's podcasts too.
And all this is (part of) how he makes a living.
With two deca…
A horse and cart and a ReadyMart with Mazen Musaeed and Fran Ruiz Partida
Mazen Musaeed and Fran Ruiz Partida of ReadyMart Ltd joined me in the radio studio to discuss their startup, ReadyMart Ltd.
Their business aims to simplify the lives of independent supermarket owners,…
Studio Rife, Hallam Enterprise and Social Enterprise UK
Today's radio show: four art and design students from Sheffield Hallam University realised they would be "stronger together" - and created Studio Rife. a collective which won the 2019 Hallam Enterpri…
How to Write a Brilliant Business Book your Readers will Love with Vicky Fraser
"Write a book" they say. "It'll boost your business!"
You can't move these days for experts promising you of the untold business bounties which may flow your way if you write a business book.
And, sadl…
Dame Julie Kenny: Saving Wentworth Woodhouse and an Astonishing Career in Business and Public Service
Some people said it just couldn't be done.
Wentworth Woodhouse, one of the UK's finest Georgian stately homes had fallen into such a state of disrepair many folk thought it would be impossible to rest…
Shareholders' Agreements, Resilience, Influencer Marketing, Social Media and Cyberbullying
What are shareholders' agreements and why do you need one? If you're setting up a business with people you trust, surely you won't fall out?
Sadly, numerous examples prove the need for, and value of, …
How Food Circle Supermarket increased revenue 10x in a year - new podcast
It was a hat-trick for Food Circle Supermarket, with James Barthorpe and Paul Simpson returning to the radio studio for their third interview.
And what incredible progression in the year since Paul an…
Will Chew, Mak Tok - From Missing Mum's Cooking to Dragons' Den Delight
It's a wonderful story. Malaysian-born Will Chew came to Sheffield to study Music Psychology. He missed his mother's cooking so much he shipped some ingredients to the UK and experimented in his kitc…
Knife for Life with Chef Karim Maoui
Karim Maoui is a highly-acclaimed chef and founder of Knife Life, a community project formed to address rampant knife crime in England. Knife Life aims to inform young people about the positive uses …
Elixirs of Youth, Compostable Packaging and Family Business Without Fighting - Kathryn Danzey
Kathryn Danzey has run Rejuvenated Ltd – a business selling shots of Collagen which the firm describes as "clinically formulated functional beauty drinks to naturally support firm, youthful skin," fo…
School Seeks Better Air Quality with Business Boost Plus Crucial Social Investment Advice
Here's the latest episode of the Business Live radio show featuring Tej Dhami, Rowan Hall and Carolynn McConnell.
This show features a new project to improve air quality in a Sheffield school AND pro…
Teaching Coding, Tech Skills Gaps, Getting Investment and Favourite Apps: Ben Atha, The Developer Academy
Ben Atha founded The Developer Academy after realising other routes to getting a role as a developer exclude some people.
In today's radio show Ben covered:
- What do we mean by "coding" and what work …
Ruth Willis is looking for Sheffield's unsung heroes
Ruth Willis is the chief executive of charity, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) and joined me in the radio studio for the latest episode of Business Live.
SYCF and BBC Radio Sheffield are…
From veteran to entrepreneur and employer plus the business benefits of working with Reservists and Veterans
28-year-old Lee Harris-Hamer is the MD of White Horse Cleaning Services, a business he launched just 3 years ago. It now has 20 full time and 8 part time employees.
Lee served for 8 years in the Briti…
How to do business in Japan, build a global firm, get Government contracts and run an ethical business - Johnny Pawlik
In today's radio show: Ikigai, culture, ethics and purpose; doing business with Japan and a book recommendation. The programme was broadcast on live radio and the podcast is here.
Johnny Pawlik is glo…
How to test creative business adventures with Highland Bagpipe teacher, James Carnegie
James Carnegie is a highland bagpipe teacher, a business consultant - and a thoughtful and fascinating guest in this latest radio show podcast.
Many people in the corporate world yearn to run their ow…
What is Open Banking, how could it support your business and is your data safe?
What is Open Banking? How could it support your business or social enterprise?
Is your data safe?
And is there a danger that Open Banking might facilitate discrimination against people who are already …
How to be a compassionate leader and why "Fit in or F-off" leads to business failure
Chris Whitehead, 60, began his career as a design engineer and has worked on multi-billion pound construction projects all over Europe.
Fascinated by the people dimension of business and how to apply …
Changing Faces and Abbeydale Picture House
Millions of people in the UK have a visible difference such as a mark, scar or condition that affects their appearance. Sadly many children and young people experience bullying or low confidence, and…
How to encourage a mentally healthy workplace with Jodie Hill, Thrive Law
Jodie Hill understands the impact mental health has on individuals and businesses.
She’s open and frank about her own experiences: PTSD, anxiety and a breakdown. Last year she launched law firm Thrive…