Open4Business from NLive Radio

CEO Suzy Van Rooyen DL talks about the good work of The Good Loaf Bakery & Cafe, a social business helping vulnerable and disadvantaged women, often ex-offenders, rebuild their self-esteem and purpose in life and develop their skils for gainful employment. Originally broadcast 15th September 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Grant Thornton's regional Director of Corporate Finance, Mike Hughes gives us an insight into large corporate life under Covid and how both his firm and his clients have been adapting, especially in terms of buying and selling companies. Originally Broadcast 8th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Events and sales specialist Sheila Smith talks about how she has had to radically change her business model in the way she supports SMEs, and how success can come out of adversity at any stage in one's career. Originally Broadcast 8th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Experienced marketeer and businessman, Rob Purdie tells us of his latest business activities as well as his many years of service supporting the development and regeneration of Northampton town and county Originally Broadcast 8th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Matt Coleman , Director of Primary Education for Nene Education Trust and its seven schools, shares insights into the education world and how back to school and the new term is going. Originally Broadcast 8th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Listen to Mandy Young DL, the founder of Corby's highly successful skateboard park, Adrenaline Alley, who was awarded an MBE in 2018 for her work and service to the community. Originally Broadcast 1st September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Learn about the UK's National Honours System and how you can nominate local heroes from Dominic Hopkins DL , a solicitor with Hewitsons and the Under-Sheriff of Northamptonshire who serves on the County's Honours Committee. Originally Broadcast on 1st September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Stephanie Njeri, a recent 1st class honours graduate in International Business from the University of Northampton, shares her perspective on the world of work as a young, talented black woman. Originally Broadcast 1st September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

As our children return to school, Open4Business presenter and Senior Lecturer Louise Atkinson , a mum, talks with the University's Dr Masoud Hassanabadi about the risks involved and government policy towards education under Covid. Originally Broadcast on 1st September on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Regular guest Ben Thomas of All Things Business gives his monthly round up of the regional business scene as seen from his monthly business magazine covering the movers and shakers. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 25th August 2020

Up and coming restaurant Manager Elliot Knight of Northampton's fine dining restaurant Hibiscus (now in Delapre Abbey) shares his enthusiasm for business and catering and the plans for Hibiscus. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 25th August 2020

Northants oldest shoe manufacturer's MD, Martin Mason talks about the challenges faced by Trickers in the past few months, and his contribution to Northampton Forward and the regeneration of Northampton town centre. Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 25th August 2020

Anne Brebner , Leader of the Northamptonshire Business network for 3 years, talks about the impact of Covid on local SMEs and the growth of and new plans for her domestic and business cleaning services companies, with a new B2B support initiative. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 25th August 2020

Hannah Brady of The Brady Creative and journalist & broadcaster John Griff tell us of their latest musical initiative with Wilson Browne's Singing Solicitor Kevin Roger s to commemorate VJ Day, with a special video medley of Vera Lynn's songs in aid of Help for Heroes. Originally broadcast 18th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Local insolvency practitioner Gary Pettit, MD of PBC Business Recovery, explains his approach to struggling businesses with his views on the next 6-12 months in terms of corporate failure & survival. Originally broadcast 18th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Steve Ward of St Giles Cheese Shop in Northampton, a traditional deli celebrating its 10th year, shares with us why he and his wife Caroline have just been named Business heroes for their response to Covid Originally broadcast 18th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Matt Harvey, MD of P&M Pumps Ltd talks about his unglamorous but vital business seeling a disntcive type of pump to utilility companies, food companies and many more that benefit from a pump that chops as well as pumps - and how his business has coped under Covid Originally broadcast 18th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Station Manager Martin Steers interviews new Open4Business presenter Louise Atkinson, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Northampton and finds out about Louise's business history and interests in business that she hopes to bring to the show and reflects her academic practices. With a little of the behind the scenes on Louise and the station.

Cllr Matt Golby (Con) Leader of the Northamptonshire County Council, talks openly and frankly about the challenges the Council has faced over the past few years - finances, reorganisation, Brexit, children's services - and his approach to addressing these challenges. Originally Broadcast 11th August 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The Hope Centre's Fundraising & Marketing Manager Louise Danielczuk talks with Louise Atkinson about the challenges faced by this important homelessness charity and the innovative ways it is raising money. Originally broadcast 4th August 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Hear Xihui Chen (Haviour) , a former student of the University of Northampton and ex-President of the Students Union, how her career has blossomed since she came to the UK from China, now that she is a lecturer in accounting & finance at Teesside University. Originally broadcast 4th August 2020 on Open4Business NLive Radio

Gavin Miller , the Regional Secretary for Community TU, a very modern trade union with its national training centre in Northamptonshire, talks about his increasing workload concerns for jobs as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit Originally Broadcast 28th July 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Entrepreneur Connie Penn and talented local opera soprano artist Julie Unwin discuss music and mental health and how they and some fellow artistes are working with charities and companies to help lift our spirits and raise money through their talent. Originally broadcast 28th July 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Learn about how to prepare for a 'happy death' - and a very modern approach to managing a business - from Phil Zeidler DL , a serial entrepreneur who has set up a new business called Dead Happy , which tries to remove the taboos surrounding death. Originally broadcast 28th of July 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Emma Speirs from local PR company Ballyhoo PR talks about the impact of Covid-19 on her business and her clients, and why its more important than ever to keep in touch with your customers during a crisis. Originally Broadcast 28th July 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio nliveradio.com