The Elite Business Podcast

Financial Management: What are the financing options available and how do you get investment? Should you bootstrap or find investment in the early days of your business? Adnan Ahmed, Head of Strategy at Starling Bank, Phil Hobden, Head of Customer Education and Engagement EMEA at Capitalise, Emma Sayle, Founder & CEO of The KK Group and Richard Bearman, the Managing Director of the British Busines...

Adnan Ahmed, Head of Strategy at Starling Bank spoke on the first day of Elite Business Live on 10 March for the Financial Management talk, explaining why business model innovation is important during these changing times, the dos and don’ts of changing the way you operate your company, and why it is important to be adaptable with ever-changing consumer demands.

Talent and Regulation: How can you support employees in a post-pandemic world? How feasible is it to hire talent across the world? Sherry Coutu CBE, non-executive Director of Pearson plc, Naveed Malik, Regional Director, EMEA and Channel Partnerships at Monday.com, and Andy Wilson, Director of New Product Solutions at Dropbox, spoke on the first day of Elite Business on 10 March for the Talent and...

Talent and Regulation: How can businesses attract and retain talent with hybrid working? What are the pros and cons of the hybrid working model? What are some of the challenges businesses are facing in the workforce? Sherry Coutu CBE, non-executive Director of Pearson plc, London Stock Exchange plc, DCMS, Workfinder, and Raspberry Pi. The serial entrepreneur and investor spoke on the first day of...

How can you accelerate your business in a data driven world? How do you keep your business safe from cyber threats? Andrew Stevens, Director of UK Small Business at Vodafone, Nicola Cook, Chief Opportunity Officer at Company Shortcuts, Luca Schnettler, Founder & CEO at Qumata Group and Ben Law, Vice President, Head of UK & Ireland at GoDaddy spoke on the first day of Elite Business on 10 March for...

“It’s a topic which absolutely fascinates us at Vodafone,” he said. “We call them ‘Fit for Future’ businesses. So these are businesses which we believe are ahead of the curve. They’re self-confident, they’re ambitious, they’re driven and they always seem to be prepared for whatever the world throws at them. And let’s face it, over the last couple of years the world has been throwing quite a lot at...

With; LARA MORGAN Founder, investor & entrepreneur, SOPHIE MILLIKEN CEO, Moja Group, PIERS LINNEY Founder & CEO, Moblox; former investor on BBC Dragons’ Den & ROAN LAVERY Co-founder & CEO, FreeAgent. Commercial Business Growth: How to build customer loyalty in a post-pandemic world? - Customer relationships – How important are they? And how do we build them? Michael Hayman, entrepreneur, author an...

Michael Hayman MBE, entrepreneur, author and broadcast spoke on the first day of Elite Business on 10 March as the keynote speaker for the Commercial Business Growth talk, speaking about the importance of having a purpose when starting your business – and why a clear mission can propel your company to greater heights.

Understanding your customers is a fundamental first step before taking your business overseas  Allyson Stewart, Chief Executive at International Marketing Partners Ltd, Anthony Goodwin, CEO and Founder for Antal, Arne Mielken, Managing Director for Customs Manager Ltd, Chris Forbes, Co-founder of The Cheeky Panda, Nohman Ahmed, Co-founder for Crept Protect joined us for the second day of Elite Bus...

What are the cultural challenges when it comes to expanding in the Asia-Pacific?  Allyson Stewart-Allen, Chief Executive at International Marketing Ltd, joined us on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March as the keynote speaker for the Overseas Expansion talk, speaking about the Asia-Pacific and why businesses should immerse themselves in these lucrative markets. She spoke about the importan...

 – and the most important investments you can make now. How do you navigate your financial growth journey for the best results? Is it more important to have a structured plan or take action with a vision in mind?  With uncertainty still lying ahead, how can businesses find the best financial solution that suits both their short-term and long-term needs? Speaking on the second day Elite Business’ l...

How do you forecast your finances effectively during a time of economic uncertainty?  Ciaran O’Donnell, founder of the Virtual FD, joined us on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March as the keynote speaker for the Financial Management talk, teaching business leaders how to manage their finances better. He spoke about why it is important to set ‘alarms’ for your cash flow, and why forecasting...

Working remotely: Is it a suitable option for all businesses? Or is it better to have in house staff?  Charlie Mullins, Chairman & Founder of Pimlico Plumbers, Akshay Rupaerelia, Founder & Managing Director of Doorstep.co.uk, Valerie Mann, Director of People at Elder and Kate Cox, Chief Marketing Officer at MoneyPenny, joined us for the second day of Elite Business on 12 March in the talen...

How do you build a team of hardworking and dedicated employees who will drive your business to success?  Charlie Mullins, Chairman & Founder of Pimlico Plumbers, joined us on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March as the keynote speaker for the Talent and Regulation talk, speaking about how to employ talent and also keep them. He spoke about how to be an effective leader, and how to cult...

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or Clubhouse? Our panel discuss the various social media apps available out there for businesses – and how to utilise them effectively  Cheiu Cao, the co-founder of Mintago, Victoria Prew, CEO and co-founder of HURR, Gareth Owen, co-founder of ROAST and MD Tipi Group, Jay Richards, Founder of Imagen and Jenni Young, CMO of Tappit, joined us for the second day of Elite B...

Can SMEs spearhead growth and success while putting the needs of their staff first in a post-lockdown world?  Chieu Cao, Co-founder of Perkbox and Founder of Mintago, joined us on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March as the keynote speaker for the Digital Transformation panel, speaking about how businesses can expand and grow during this challenging time – and at the same time, putting the...

Is it possible to stay true to your vision while meeting your ever-changing customer demands? Lara Morgan, Founder of Pacific, Abbie Morris, Co-Founder & CEO of Compare Ethics, Eric Partaker, Co-founder of Chilango, James Davidson, Founder of Tails.com and Jas Bagniewski Founder of Eve Sleep, joined us for the second day of Elite Business on 12th March in the Commercial Growth panel, speaking...

Lara Morgan, the founder of Pacific, joined us on the second day of Elite Business on 12 March as the keynote speaker for the Commercial Business Growth talk, speaking about how business owners can develop a forward-thinking mindset during this challenging time – and why it is important to hire people with the right attitude for business. Lara revealed her top tips for businesses owners to grow th...

Remote presence vs. Physical presence – does it matter? What are the pros and cons of both approaches?  Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE, Chairman of Coltraco Ultrasonics, Anna Morsa, Group Commercial Director of Genuine Solutions Group, Natanel Bigger, CEO of Monpure and Rashida Abdulai, CEO of Strand Sahara, joined us for the first day of Elite Business on 11 March in the overseas expansion panel...

Is it necessary to have physical presence in the region you’re expanding to? Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE, Chairman at Coltraco Ultrasonics, joined us on the first day of Elite Business on 11 March as the keynote speaker for the Overseas Expansion talk, speaking about how businesses can expand to international markets during this challenging time – and why implementing the strategy is crucial b...

Business leaders speak about long-term financial solutions for business growth With all the resources available right now, how can you ensure you’re making the right financial decisions for your business?   With all the resources available right now, how can you ensure you’re making the right financial decisions for your business?  Catherine Young, Founder of Thinkroom, Gary Turner, Co-Founder of...

How can businesses make sure they are making the right financial decisions for long-term financial health?  Symmie Swil, Head of SME Banking at Starling Bank, joined us on the first day of Elite Business on 11 March as the keynote speaker for the Financial Management talk, speaking about how businesses can manage their finances and why this is all the more important during the global pandemic. 

Business leaders weigh out the pros and cons on how to maintain a productive workforce The pandemic has brought a rise in flexible working – has the use of technology benefited staff productivity and morale, or will returning to the office be better in the long run? Sunny Dhami, Senior Director of EMEA Product Marketing & GTM for Ring Central, Rachel Carrel, CEO & Founder of Koru Kids, Joanna Dai,...

The pandemic has brought about a massive shift with remote working now the new norm – how can businesses support their employees and prevent burn out?  Sunny Dhami, Senior Director of EMEA Product Marketing & GTM for Ring Central, joined us on the first day of Elite Business on 11 March as the keynote speaker for the Talent and Regulations talk, speaking about how businesses can manage their talen...

With a rise in emerging technologies, what is the best way SMEs can utilise these newer platforms to help them reach their goals? Founder of Small Business Britain Michelle Ovens CBE, Biplab Rakshi, Managing Director of Atomic Acquisitions, Kim Antoniou, co-founder of Kafoodle, Melissa Snover, Founder of Get Nourished and Pete Oliver, Managing Director of BT & EE joined us for the first day of Eli...