Open4Business from NLive Radio

Guest editor, Ivna Reic talks to Anna Borley-Russell and Alan Lovell, Senior Lecturers and Programme Leaders for Tourism programmes at the University of Northampton, about how they incorporate Sustainable Development Goals into the programme curricula. Originally broadcast 15th Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Jon Thorpe , founder and MD and Connor Slasberg , Technology Consultant of ACS Office Solutions , share an upbeat interview talking about the culture and community spirit that drives its success - with a holistic approach to its client's working environment - a fascinating and impressive into a fast-growing company. See  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonthorpe1/  ,  https://www.linked...

Ting Fang , based in Shanghai and her mum  Ling Shen  from Xi'an report on their Chinese New Year holiday in Hainan, an island province of China known for its tropical climate and beach resorts, along with their love of the UK - and a desire to return after such good memories when Ting did her Masters in International Business in London. Anyone looking for a competent Mandarin speak...

The University of Northampton 's Assistant Director for International Marketing Thomas Zhang  discusses his job, the challenges of Covid and tells us how he and his family are celebrating the Chinese New Year here in Northampton. See  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-zhang-856119122/  and  https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/z-thomaszhang/ Originally broadca...

Becky Adams , co-founder and director of the socially-driven film-makers  Screen Northants , talks about their business, how it is trying to open up the film industry to everyone, with news of the preview screening of their new film 'Fortune Cookies' about a Chinese family based in Northampton - an engaging, entertaining, heart-warming and uplifting film. Catch it if you can! See  http:/...

Northants-based charity We Mind and Kelly Matters founder and trustee John Hewitt and CEO Sherry Adams talk poignantly and powerfully about the charity's creation and inspiration, following the tragic death in 2018 of John's daughter Kelly, and how, in her memory the charity offers support to prevent similar deaths as well as help for those similarly bereaved. Originally broadcast 25th Jan 2022 on...

The Northants Chamber of Commerce Business Development Director Sunny Singh gives an update on the Chamber's activities and ambitions in 2022, and introduces its new President, insurance specialist Robyn Allen , who talks about her career, business, volunteer work and approach to her new role for the Chamber. See https://www.northants-chamber.co.uk/ ,   https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-allen...

Head of Business Support at the University of Northampton, Julie Tebbutt , shares details of the university's support for local business with details of not one, not two but three new grant funding schemes to help rebuild post Covid. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/community/business/ or      contact business.support@northampton.ac.uk Originally broadcast 25ht Jan 2022 o...

NLive Radio Station Manager Martin Steers talks about the value of local companies engaging with the station as corporate partners on a long term basis, for one or more years, through alliances, sponsorship or long term advertising deals, with benefits in terms of profile and, as part of a CSR strategy, enhanced reputation as a community minded company. All enquiries to hallo@nliveradio.com or go...

Ivna Reic talks to Chris Lynn, destination marketing consultant, about how destination marketing can support the benefits that tourism brings to a town (destination), its local community and its place brand. Originally broadcast 30th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Cllr Jonathan Nunn , the Leader of the new West Northants Council, looks forward and shares his hopes and aspirations for 2022 and beyond in the 2nd part of an extended interview, with details of the primary focus of the council to help the citizens, charities and businesses in the county. Originally Broadcast 11th Jan 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Top financial expert Conor O'Sullivan , CFP, FPFS, who has just earned himself the profession's highest qualification, the Certified Financial Planner certification from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, talks about his work, the difference between financial advise and financial planning and his work to help the financial literacy of all of us! See https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Kim Hughes , the founder of Goldings Communications, talks about reputation management for her clients, a mix of businesses and charities and how she tries to connect the two, as wel as the challenges of setting up a business in the middle of the pandemic. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hughes-goldings-comms/ and https://goldings-comms.co.uk/ Originally broadcast on 11th of Jan 2022 on Open4B...

Cllr Jonathan Nunn , Leader of the new West Northamptonshire Council, in the first of two interviews, looks back on 2021 as a year of major transition in the county's local government, the key policy issues, the challenges of the transformation as well as the successes that give cause for optimism for 2022. In the 2nd interview, Jonathan looks forward to 2022 with more details about how the counci...

Rachel Duncan, CEO, and David Loyd-Hearn, trustee and treasurer of the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) discuss the post-Xmas rise in demand for NDAS services in January, the trigger points many facets of abuse, as well as the challenges and lessons learned running a charity under Covid. See  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-duncan-72432032/ ,  https://www.linkedin.com/in...

Sara Homer , CEO of Northampton's Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID), reports on the current state of business on the business park, as well as ambitious plans to connect the park, the town centre and the university and her charitable and community activities, in particular for the town's Hope Centre homelessness and poverty charity. See  https://www.linkedin.com...

Northampton mosque Imam Sayfullah Nasir, who is also the University of Northampton Imam supporting Muslim students, gives his perspective on the Christmas and New Year period, sharing insights into his faith, his vocatuon and his extensive community work plus a New Year message of peace and tolerance. See https://www.niff.org.uk/directory.html#Northampton Originally Broadcast on 28th December on O...

Business woman Connie Penn, a card payment expert and consultant, talks about how she is gradually retiring to spend more time on her charity and community work, with music at its core, and how as a regular listener Open4Business has kept her informed and inspired, recalling the interviews that have made the most impression on her over the past few months - with news of a major community concert s...

Ben Thomas, founder and MD, and Frazer Arnott, Digital Content Manager, review the lastest All Things Business magazine and their recent busy schedule with two recent events - the Northants Business Excellence and Northants Education Excellence Awards dinners, sharing the highlights as well as their hopes and aspirations for 2022 - with ben his usual forthright self on the state of the nation! See...

Father Oliver Coss, the Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton, shares insights into the business of running a church as well as his thoughts on the meaning of Christmas, the community work of the church and the lessons learned under Covid plus his hopes and aspirations for 2022. See http://www.allsaintsnorthampton.co.uk/ Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Andrew Hollett, the General Manager of the Kettering Park Hotel, talks about the challenges of running a hospitality business under Covid, preparations for Christmas and exciting news of the hotel in 2022, with its emphasis on high quality and supporting the local food and drink sector. See https://www.ketteringparkhotel.co.uk/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hollett-m-i-h-2b92a0b/ Original...

NLive Radio Station Manager Martin Steers looks back at the station's great progress over the past 12 months, gives insights into the business of running a local radio station and then looks forward with optimism and enthusiasm to 2022, as NLive enhances its presence and visibility by engaging more and more with the local community. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsteers/ Originally Broadcast 14...

Up & coming artist and Marefair gallery manager Sarah Martin talks about her life and career, and her inspiring work with disadvantaged  children in care, which allows them to express themselves though art - drawing on her own difficult upbringing and traumatic experiences to help others. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmartinartist/ Originally broadcast 14th December on Open4Busines...

Metro Bank Area Director Kerry Reynolds, also co-Chair of the Northampton Town Business Improvement District (BID) talks about her various roles as part Metro's community engagement strategy, and the BID's role in the plans for Northampton town centre. See https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryreynoldsmb/ Originally Broadcast 14th December on Open4Business on...

Andrew Lewer, MP  (Con) for Northampton South, shares fascinating insights into thow he splits his time and energy between his constituency and Parliament and the various committees he sits on, how he supports local businesses as well as charities and his thoughts on both regional development and the levelling up agenda as well as his refkections on the mid-term status of the Johnson gvernmen...