Open4Business from NLive Radio

Looking for financial advice? Listen to the interview with Chris Broome – Chartered Financial Planner, founder & director of Longhurst. who provide a refreshing approach to financial planning. Chis shares insights from the past 12 months under Covid-19 and discusses his personal journey to become the Chartered Financial Planner as he is today. And learn about Bear – the company’s very special...

Julianne Ponan: The remarkable story of Julianne Ponan – a successful entrepreneur, owner, CEO of Creative Nature Superfoods. A 2011 graduate of the University of Northampton in Business Management & Finance, Julianne started her career in an investment banking firm in Beijing. Suffering from severe anaphylaxis, she decided to take over a money-losing business and transform it into an award-wi...

James Howarth: James Howarth, Head of Education Strategy at Corby-based RS Components, shares insights into his responsibilities in making science sexy by developing an 'EdTech' product strategy, and a wide range of initiatives to support schools with STEM education. James talks nurturing young future talent and the great culture within the global business that is RS Components today. See https://...

Pinder Chauhan: In International Women’s Week, Northamptonshire County Councillor Pinder Chauhan, talks about work-life balance as a mum, businesswoman, charity trustee and councillor. She discusses time management skills and explains her roles and responsibilities as a Councilor and shares her perspectives on women in politics. Pinder is then joined by NLive Radio station volunteer and MBA studen...

Kerry Downes, the MD of the West Ham United Foundation, talks about the role of an MBA in her successful career and discusses the issues she has faced as a young black women. The West Ham United Foundation promotes community health and wellbeing and Kerry shares insights into her role and the problem-solving techniques and management styles she has developed - and the importance of being a role mo...

Listen to Sunny Singh, Membership Manager of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce - one of the longest established chambers in the UK - to find out how they help and connect businesses. Sunny talks about how the Chamber has adapted to COVID-19 to provide support to businesses across the county with numerous membership benefits, and also discusses the Next Generation Chamber for young entrepren...

Marco Gundermann, Subject lead in Economics at the University of Northampton, gives a foretaste of the upcoming Budget, with insights into the key issues, and shares details of a webinar forum he is hosting on the evening of the Budget with a Q&A session to reflect on both the politics and economics of the Chancellor's decisions. Foer details of thw web forum, write to marco.gundermann@northam...

Chinese opera soprano star Jane Maria showcases her wonderful voice and talks about her love of the UK and growing connections with Northamptonshire, where she looks forward to performing as part of her role as an International Cultural Ambassador promoting cultural & commercial links with China. Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th February on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Alex Goldsmith, CEO of Northampton based Medigold Health, discusses the challenges and opportunities of Covid in the health industry. As occupational health provider, Medigold helps companies ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of thir employees. Alex shares insights into the sector as a whole, how his clients have responded as well as discussing the stability and growth of his own business,...

Tom Warner, founder of Warner’s Distillery, discusses the spirits business before and during Covid. His company is now the largest independent gin distillery in the UK. Tom shares the story of how the business started, the challenges he faced in this highly competitive industry, and the key elements that have shaped his success. Find out how his gins differ from the “no heart and soul spirits” of...

Northants County Council Deputy Leader Cllr Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowen shares news of a new County-wide grant fund to help small and young businesses with funding, training and business development support. Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th February on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Jim James , founder / CEO of East West PR based in China, Singapore & the UK, offers insights into business with China and tells us of his plans for celebrating Chinese New Year with his Chinese family. For more information https://www.eastwestpr.com/aboutus Originally broadcast 9th February 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Chris Horton, MD of Performance Projects Ltd based in Silverstone, talks about the origin of the company and role of innovation in its success. With a technical as well as managerial background, Chris, who with his partner started the company in 2010, discusses the importance of understanding customers, and the effects of Covid and Brexit. For more information visit:   http://www.performance-...

Spain's Manuel (Manolo) Gonzalez of the San Telmo Business School based in the beautiful southern city of Sevilla shares his view of modern day life under Covid and Brexit, in a Spain missing the British tourists! Originally broadcast 9th February 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Dominic Goble DL JP discusses the launch of Youth Court Solutions, Northamptonshire's new 'at court' service for the victims, witnesses and perpetrators of youth crime. The former Chair of the County's Magistrates, Dominic explains the success of the problem-solving culture he has introduced into the local youth courts, empowering those working in youth justice system to help young people towards...

All Things Business Ben Thomas drops in for his monthly look at the business scene and the magazine which this week focuses on education, a passion for Ben, with news of Ben's latest charitable initiative Tech Together. Originally broadcast 2nd February on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Singing Solicitor Kevin Rogers shares the story behind his recording and latest charitable musical initiative, a duet with local media personality and ex-chorister John Griff, in favour of a wonderful charity supporting cancer patients in hospitals, The Lewis Foundation - with the song too! Originally broadcast 2nd February on Open4Business on NLive Radio

University Vice Chancellor Prof Nick Petford talks about the concept behind his new monthly NLive show 'Shout To The Top' which explores in depth a different theme each time with a mix of civic leaders, academics and interested parties as guests Originally broadcast 2nd February on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Capitalism - time for a reset? Open4Business host Adrian Pryce is interviewed by Martin Steers about his work on a campaign to help businesses build back better in a more sustainable, 'stakeholder' based way. Drawing on lessons learnt from Covid-19 and the latest trends in the business environment, Adrian talks about the issues involved and suggests some tools and techniques to help business with...

Jenny Herrera, CEO of the Good Business Charter, talks about her role and career to date in support of better business. Backed by the CBI and TUC, the Good Business Charter is a simple, low cost self-audit scheme based on 10 core issues that distinguish a good business that takes care of its employees and wider stakeholders. Learn how the Good Business Charter, suitable for all types and sizes of...

Award-winning business-woman Datsa Gaile , from Latvia but now UK-based and one of the University of Northampton's business graduates (Class of 2011) talks about her latest business venture and how it has led to being named one of the UK's Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs Originally broadcast 26th January on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Mark Blaber, the University's Head of Careers & Employability, shares news of a new initiative for local people of all ages who are seeking, or      maybe forced to face, a career change, with a series of webinars on how to go prepare for and implement a change of working life with confidence Originally broadcast 26th January on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Listen to our interview with Natalie Bloomer, one of the two founders of the new NNJournal ( https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/ ) – a local social enterprise providing daily news for Northamptonshire. NNJournal website provides a clean, simple, easy-to-use design for anyone to subscribe and receive daily newsletters into their inboxes. You can also find them on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/nnjour...

Mike Ridgewell is a Brit living in the USA, and the founder of Denmark Street Marketing, a data driven brand marketing agency. Mike discusses his career including a long stint with Disney, cross-culture challenges, Covid and Trump, with insights into key marketing principles and the importance of networking. With advice for young and old alike, listen to an enthusiastic and passionate entrepreneur...

Karl Flowers of the global leather consultancy Authenticae talks about his career, the importance of Northamptonshire's leather heritage and his community service as a member of Rotary's Northampton Becket Rotary Club. Originally broadcast on Open4Business 19th of January on NLive Radio