Open4Business from NLive Radio

Northants County Council CEO Theresa Grant gives an upbeat update on the recently troubled local authority, addressing challenges in terms of finance, childrens' services - with Brexit and Covid-19 on top! Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 27th October 2020 on NLive Radio

Local boy made good - Northants only Michelin-starred chef Adam Gray shares how the Covid crisis has affected him and his current activities in the area of food, fitness and wellbeing. Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton

World Cup winner and Saints hero Ben Cohen talks about his Stand Up Foundation tackling bullying, his views on the local authorities as well as his new life in Soo Yoga, the Northampton wellbeing centre he has set up with his partner, Kristina Rihanoff of Strictly Come Dancing fame Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton

As the hard Brexit deal deadline came and went, Mark Meadowcroft , owner and MD of Signs-Express Northampton shares his views on the implications of the current Brexit 'deal or no deal' uncertainty Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton

The University's Charlotte Patrick (Knowledge Transfer Manager) and Julie Tebbutt (Business Support Manager) talk about the wide range of ways in which the University is supporting local businesses, start-ups as well as established businesses. Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton

Former corporate executive and ex GM of Collingtree Park Golf Club Phil Jones talks about his new venture IBOSS LTD and its business support services venture for SMEs. Originally Broadcast 13th October on Open4Business on NLive Radio

London Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Figo Fourazan talks about his work combatting the dark side of life alongside his doctoral research into cybercrime and his ambition to protect all of us - businesses and individuals alike Originally Broadcast 13th October on Open4Business on NLive Radio

In a week that celebrates Local Radio Day our very own NLive Radio Station Manager Martin Steers shares some creative ideas on how business can work with local radio for the benefit of both Originally Broadcast 13th October on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Dolores Sanders , co-founder and Strategic Director of Northampton's success story Total Control Pro Ltd talks about the secrets of the company's fast-growth, its collaborative nature and her personal campaign to get more women into technology. Originally Broadcast 13th October on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Celebrating his 10th birthday anniversary in business, Parm Bhangal of Bhangals Construction Consultants Ltd looks back over the past ten years and shares the secrets of his success , based on caring for customers and employees alike. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 6th October 2020 on NLive Radio

Listen to local Brit-Italian 'foodie' businessman Aldo Bosco MD of Rushden-based Italian food importers & distributors Fratelli Bosco Limited talking about the route to his business success, and how food can help mental & physical well-being. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 6th October 2020 on NLive Radio

International business students from Ethiopia and Mauritius, Tsegahiwot Abebe Belachew and Fei-sal Chatharoo share insights into the benefits of studying 100% online and the importance of a positive mental attitude. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 6th October 2020 on NLive Radio

University lecturers Louise Atkinson & Masoud Hassanabadi, Ph. D. with the monthly musing, this time talking about the US election and the state of democracy. Originally broadcast on Open4Business 6th October 2020 on NLive Radio

From Russia With Love: former Strictly Come Dancing star professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff talks about the importance of physical and mental wellbeing, and what inspired her to open her Soo Yoga business in Northampton with partner and ex-Saints player Ben Cohen Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio

Ben Thomas from All Things Business gives us his monthly round-up of the local business scene, shares his hopes and aspirations and introduces his new Editor, Judith Halliday Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio

Returning international MBA students Karuna Arora and Pankaj Mistry and MBA Programme Leader Dr Ade Otukoya discuss the meaning of an MBA, online learning and coping with Covid, as well as their hopes for placements with local companies. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio

As students return to universities Director of Estates & Campus Services, Becky Bradshaw , talks about the impact of Covid on her role, how the University of Northampton campus has been made safe for students and staff and the future of the university business model. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio

A leading light in the County, art specialist Mary Miller DL , brings news of her latest fundraising activities at the launch of Charles (Lord) Spencer's new book 'The White Ship' , raising over £10,000 for the Red Cross in support of its local and international aid work. Originally Broadcast 22nd September 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Regular guest and listener - and local mover & shaker - Connie Penn shares details of a new initiative to help the County's mental wellbeing through music, with the help of the 2.5 Sopranos (not to be confused with The Three Tenors!). Originally Broadcast 22nd September 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Hewitson's solicitor Dominic Hopkins gives us an update on the recent Supreme Court judgment in the important test case on business interruption insurance and the fate of £millions claims arising from Covid lockdown. Originally Broadcast 22nd September 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The University's Janice Watkins shares details of the Time2Grow programme, with financial support for SMEs to engage recent graduates on short term projects - helping both the company and a young person in their early career. Originally Broadcast 22nd September 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

University of Northampton 2nd year student and up & coming creative talent Jessica Rule talks her studies, interests and aspirations and how, at the last minute, she came to the aid of an outdoor charity concert to professionally record the event Originally broadcast 15th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Northants commercial catering equipment supplier WhitCo's CEO Vita Whitaker talks about her business and its wide-ranging community engagements - and the importance of networks - with an appeal for a local artist to help create a mural on a restaurant refurbishment project. Originally Broadcast 15th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The Director of Screen Northants, Northampton's very own film-makers, Becky Adams , tells us of new opportunities to help local people of all ages enter into the film industry. Originally broadcast 15th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Founder and boss of Pilkington Communications , Jessica Pilkington, talks about coping under Covid, supporting her clients and how a very ad life-changing event has refocused her work and approach to life. Originally broadcast 15th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio