The Elite Business Podcast

Is working from home the new norm? Join us for an insightful discussion at Elite Business Live 2024 as industry leaders delve into the ongoing debate surrounding remote working. Discover the benefits and challenges of this evolving work model and gain valuable insights from experts. The pandemic has reshaped the landscape of work, with remote and hybrid models becoming increasingly prevalent. In t...

Explore the growing trends of freelancing, side hustles, and flexible work arrangements. At Elite Business Live 2024, Charlie Rogers, founder of Undefinable Community and Founders’ Associate at The Portfolio Collective, shared insights into the evolving landscape of careers. According to Charlie, the future of work is marked by diverse interests and multiple income streams. Rather than being confi...

Piers Linney, a former BBC Dragon Den, along with other industry experts, recently discussed the benefits and risks of using AI in business operations at Elite Business Live 2024. Addressing common misconceptions about AI, Erika Brodnock emphasised that AI is not meant to replace humans but rather assist in daily tasks. She highlighted the positive impact of AI in bridging skills gaps and democrat...

Former Dragon Den investor Piers Linney, speaking at Elite Business Live 2024, emphasized the pivotal role of AI in modern business. AI isn't just a trend; it's becoming a necessity for efficiency and competitiveness. Linney predicts a shift towards AI-assisted operations across industries, with automation driving productivity gains. He envisions a future where AI transforms not only business but...

Join us as we delve into the art of crafting a winning sales strategy for your business. Hosted by Ollie Barrett at Elite Business Live 2024, our panel of industry leaders shares invaluable insights on creating a robust sales funnel. From Richard Harpin's tailored approach to Pavlo Phitdis' concept of hunters and farmers, learn how to balance acquiring new clients with nurturing existing relations...

Elite Business Live '24 - Commercial Business Growth Keynote: Richard Harpin. Founder & Chairman, HomeServe. How to build a billion pound business? Here are 8 secrets from a successful entrepreneur Richard Harpin, Founder and Chairman of Home Serve, shared his top tips on how he built his billion pound plumbing and repairs business Richard Harpin, Founder and Chairman of Home Serve, kicked off...

Will AI revolutionise businesses, or make jobs obsolete? Our panel weigh in on the pros and cons of emerging MarTech – and how to use it to your advantage. Elite Business Live has gone on tour to some of the best events and expos across the country, with our last and final stop at the Technology For Marketing expo at London Excel.  Host Oli Barett MBE welcomed an exciting panel including Jake Maso...

If you’ve started a business, or are thinking of launching one, it is important to know what you’re getting yourself into. Ben White, tech investor and entrepreneur, Lisa Eaton, entrepreneur and founder of Fabric Academy, Rebecca Hartley, founder of Saving Grace Events, and Dr Alka Patel, founder of Lifestyle First, took to the stage at Atomicon in Newcastle for Elite Business ‘On Tour’ programme...

In the latest Elite Business Live session, Oli Barrett spoke to Andrea Reynolds, founder and CEO of Swoop funding;  Michael Hayman, Chair & Co-Founder, Seven Hills; Lara Morgan, founder Pacific Direct and Piers Linney founder of Moblox and former Dragon’s Den dragon. It was a panel chock-a-block with experience of developing a business from scratch, finding and securing investment and, of course,...

Big Tech is firing employees by the thousands. Why? And how worried should we be? The tech sector has seen explosive growth in the past two years. The pandemic saw a dramatic rise in the hybrid working model as employees left the office to work from home. This saw major firms such as Amazon and Facebook hire thousands of workers, doubling their headcounts in a matter of months. Now with a potentia...

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The funding landscape in 2022 is geared towards companies looking to scale. Andrea Reynolds, CEO and Founder at Swoop, will explore how businesses can access funding needed to achieve growth.

With Mark Trowbridge. Whether it is through choice or simply due to a pandemic triggered shortage of conventional jobs, the gig economy is starting to boom. Freelancing has always thrived in periods of adversity and uncertainty. The recent changes to working environments have made employers weigh up the expense and responsibility that comes with full time employees  versus the flexibility in salar...

Brexit, Covid and the Russian-Ukraine war have had a significant impact on business exports. Jacob Thundil MBE, founder and Managing Director of Cocofina, Dr Johnny Paterson, Founder of Dr PAWPAW and Sean Flanagan, Operations Director for UK & France at Avery took to the stage on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March in the Overseas Expansion talk, sharing the many hurdles with exporting ab...

What are the common pitfalls when it comes to choosing an export partner? Jacob Thundil MBE, founder and Managing Director of Cocofina took to the stage on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March in the Overseas Expansion talk, sharing his top tips on how to pick the right export partner for your company – and the common mistakes to avoid. http://elitebusinessevent.co.uk/

Financial forecasting is the process of estimating how a business will perform in the future – but how can we do this effectively? Guy Rigby, Chair Entrepreneurial Services at Smith & Williamson, Andrew Harding FCMA, CGMA, Chief Executive of the Management Accounting PU at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Trusha Lakhani, Business Coach at ActionCOACH, and Andrew...

Guy Rigby and David Murray raised over £500,000 for charity Guy Rigby, Chair Entrepreneurial Services at Smith & Williamson, took to the stage for the second day of Elite Business on 12 March for the Financial Management talk, speaking about his incredible journey travelling across the Atlantic Ocean with his pal, David Murray. Guy Rigby, 68, spoke about his boating journey, the Atlantic Challenge...

How does unconscious bias affect the way we interact with employees and colleagues? Donna Kelly, Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader for UK South & Midlands at CGI, Kate Rowlinson, CEO of MediaCom UK, Rajeeb Dey MBE, Founder and CEO of Learnerbly, Jenny Knight, Founder and CEO of Nutcracker Agency and Simon Crowther, CEO of FPS Group, took to the stage for the second day of Elite Busine...

What are the different ways to implement diversity and inclusion in an organisation? Donna Kelly, Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader for UK South & Midlands at CGI took to the stage on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March in the Talent and Regulation talk, speaking about diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace – and how to create an inclusive and harmonious environment f...

Digital Transformation: What are the benefits of the metaverse? What are the do’s and don’ts to consider before diving into this new virtual world? Danny Stefanic, CEO of MootUp, Gavin Mee, Managing Director Northern Europe for UIPath, Ketan Makwana, Chairman of Seventy7 Ventures and Nimisha Brahmbhatt, Managing Director of Quantum Global Consultants, took to the stage for the second day of Elite...

Digital Transformation: How can I move my business into the metaverse? What is the metaverse? And how can I monetise it? Danny Stefanic, CEO of MootUp, took to the stage on the second day of Elite Business on 11 March in the Digital Transformation talk, speaking about the metaverse – and how to take full advantage of this new emerging platform to bring your business to greater heights. Danny began...

Commercial Business Growth: How can you build your brand’s visibility? What are the most effective marketing and digital strategies to increase brand awareness? Sabrina Stoker, Founder of Two Comma PR, Tim Hyde, CEO & Founder of TWH Media, Jackie Fast, Managing Partner at Sandbox Studios, Flavilla Fongang, Founder at 3 Colours Rule and BBC advisor and Christina Okoracha, Co-Founder of VAMP took to...

Commercial Business Growth: How to market your business and attract more customers. What are the most effective ways to promote your business and build a strong brand? Sabrina Stocker, Founder of Two Comma PR took to the stage for the second day of Elite Business on 11 March in the Commercial Business Growth talk, speaking about publicity and PR - and why a good marketing strategy is fundamental t...

Overseas Expansion: How can you expand your business to Europe after Brexit? What are the common pitfalls when it comes to expanding your business abroad? Dr Grace Togun Olugbodi, author and creator of the multi-award-winning ‘Race to Infinity@ Maths Board Game Series’, Nick Adams, Vice President, EMEA at Globalization Partners, Deyan Dimitrov, Founder & CEO of Laundryheap, Brad Sugars, Global Fou...

Overseas Expansion: How can you build relationships with businesses internationally without travel? Travel was a no-go during the pandemic – this is how one business managed to build strong partnerships abroad with boots on the ground. Dr Grace Togun Olugbodi, author and creator of the multi-award winning ‘Race to Infinity@ Maths Board Game Series’, took to the stage on the first day of Elite Busi...