Podcasts about open4business

Moraye Whelan is an author who has just published her first book. In this interview, Moraye talks through the publishing process, what its like to be an author and what is was like the first time someone bought her book!Originally broadcast on Tuesday 27th January on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Damon, Heather and Tyler join Simon in the studio to discussthe forthcoming TedX Northampton event taking place on 7th March.During the interview, they also announce the speakers lined up for this yearsevent so have a listen to see if you know of anyone announced at this yearsline up.Originally broadcast on Tuesday 27th January 2026 on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Rad talks about the growth of Sparrow Construction over the last nine years and how they are employing just under 100 people across the UK from their Kettering base.Originally broadcast on Tuesday 27th January 2026 on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox.

Rupert, a previous guest with Simon on Open4Business, joins the show to talk about a new family business which is offering fractional business services to SME's. Rupert and his wife Angela are both experienced business professionals and their services will be valuable to their clients looking to make change in their business in 2026 and beyond.Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

Rebecca talks to Simon about her involvement in community radio, what its like to run a radio station and the benefits to local businesses looking to raise their profile through radio. With 20 years experience in radio broadcasting, station management and mentoring, Rebecca is one of the most respected people in community radio and her passion comes across in this interview. https://nliveradio.com/open4businessOriginally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

Cassandra talks to Simon about manufacturing in Northamptonshire and how she's looking to bring manufacturers together through the Northamptonshire Manufacturing Alliance. Cassandra is passionate about the manufacturing sector and keen to support local businesses in Northamptonshire through the Alliance.Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Simon Cox 13th of January 2026

The University of Northampton's Associate Professor, Dr Tracey Redwood talks about her research on menopause in the workplace with guidance for business leaders, and her career as an academic studying life transitions, leading up to her new book Power Surge Balancing Midlife - A Guide to Living Your Best LifeOriginally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Musical dance student and choreographer Emily and her mother,  Dr Louise Reader of the University of Northampton's Faculty of Business & Law, explore the  life and career prospects as a young person in today's fast-changing world - and how similar and also different are the aspirations of each for Emily. And does she listen to her Mum?!Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Looking back at his highlights from 2025 and his hopes for 2026, Father Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton,  shares his perspective on how Northampton is gaining confidence in itself after several successful events last year, and how he hopes we can all carry this into the New Year.Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

In a very moving yet inspirational interview, award-winning social entrepreneur and poet Quinton Green aka Mr Milise, founder and CEO of Northampton-based MMAP Pathways CIC, talks about his personal journey from a challenging background and victim of a knife attack at 17 years of age through to his work across the UK as advocate and practitioner supporting disadvantaged young people as well as youngsters and their families that are victims of knife crimes, earning many accolades along the way including the 2025 High Sheriff's Award.Originally broadcast on Open4Business hosted by Adrian Pryce 6/1/2026

Experienced SME business leader and adviser Kirsty Maxey, a member of the IoD Institute of Directors National Sustainability Group, talks about her work and the valuable support of the IoD in promoting Better Directors for a Better World, as well as an upcoming IoD webinar in conjunction with the Institute of Business Ethics and CEO Lauren Branston to explore the links between ethics, sustainability and business success. The event is free and open to all. See https://www.linkedin.com/company/iod-sustainability-group/?viewAsMember=true and https://www.iod.com/special-interest-groups/sustainability/Originally broadcast on the 19th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The Royal & Derngate is a crown jewel in Northamptonshire, and Development Manager Chris Smith discusses their work across the summer ‘dark' season before the re-opening with a Made in Northamptonshire production ‘Breaking the Code' . Chris also talks about other ways to engage with and support the theatre, including a successful opportunities to join its Directors' Circle or Business Club. See  https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/working-with-your-business/Originally broadcast 19th August on Open4Business on NLive Raido

Fueling Innovation through coffee! The University of Northampton's Regional Business Engagement Officer Adam Lawton discusses the University's Fueling Innovation campaign, with a series of special events and a coffee van going across the county to facilitate conversations to engage and support businesses. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/business/fuelling-innovation/Originally Broadcast 19th August 2025 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Chantal-Lawren Welch, Marketing Lead at Silverstone Park, discusses the growth of the advanced engineering business park located next to the world-famous F1 circuit. She also shares the story behind founding the Women's Innovation Network, which aims to support women in engineering and those leading businesses across the region. Follow Silverstone Park on LinkedIn or via www.silverstone-park.comOriginally broadcast 15th July 2025 on Open4Business on NLive Raido

Founder Vicki Thomas and current co-lead Emmeline Child of the University of Northampton's Centre for Sustainable Futures discuss how partnerships are key to sustainability, sharing details of their work and research with the fashion and toy industries alongside the charity sector to reduce waste, repurpose old and returned stock and thereby help these industries move closer to a circular economy. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/centre-for-sustainable-futures/Originally broadcast on Open4Business 1st July 2025

Open for Business with Network in Action Members Sharre Whitson from the Salvation Arm and Lori Campbell from Reveal Aesthetic Studio and discussion on their respective businesses.

Cheriesse from No Wires Now on Open for Business digging into all the great deals on internet, phone, DISH TV and a lot more.

Cheriesse from No Wires Now dot com on Open For Business with the latest deals and offers.

Guest presenter Rachel Mellows with special interviews all about the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards The Palmichael has been owned and run by the Palmiero family since 1981. Michael heads the kitchens and sister Maria runs the front of house. Their priorities are clear and simple: fine authentic Italian food and great friendly service. Using the very best quality Italian and British ingredients – the finest Italian DOC Parma ham; Parmigiano Reggiano; buffalo mozzarella, fantastic egg pasta; tender 28-day dry aged Hereford steaks, freshly prepared fish and seafood from UK ports including Brixham, Plymouth and Billings gate market, freshly roasted coffee from Well Roasted roastery in Market Harborough and Warner Edwards Dry and Flavoured Gins from Falls Farm in Harrington. The Palmichael aims to support local small businesses by sourcing their fresh food and drink as locally as possible and Northamptonshire has some of the best fresh produce to offer. Available to book for lunch and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whether you are entertaining friends, having a business meeting, or hosting a party. The versatile space can host parties for up to 30 guests dining or 50 for drinks and Cicchetti, with direct access to the bar this venue is a great area for receptions. Contact Info : 01536 723641 - www.thepalmichael.co.uk Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 5th December 2023

Guest presenter Rachel Mellows with special interviews all about the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards Kamil Podgorski won the Canapé of the Year award for his ‘Autumn Sonata' – a cored scone, filled with autumn raspberry chutney and topped with parmesan and mint that was served to guests arriving at the Awards dinner. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 5th December 2023

Guest presenter Rachel Mellows with special interviews all about the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards JA Knight & Son Farmers Ltd is a successful family run business based near Walgrave, Northamptonshire. Since taking over the farm, Matt has transformed the way the land is farmed using both modern technology to reduce chemical and fertiliser additions as well as changing land use to encourage wildlife and biodiversity. The farm has planted 8 acres of woodland as well as enabling the creation of a ‘nature corridor' from the farm to Pitsford Reservoir. Contact - 01604 781630 & www.jaknightfarms.co.uk Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 5th December 2023

Making a difference and changing the world! Barry Crisp, a lecturer in entrepreneurship and marketing at the University of Northampton is also the Marketing Director for the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces. In this podcast talks about his career, his work and family connections to Japan where he has lived, and the background, history, ambitions and highlights of the recent successful Global Healthy Workplace summit held at the University of Northampton. Originally broadcast Tuesday 12th September 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Listen to insights into the challenges of mental health in the workplace with Amy Browne, a speaker at the Global Health Workplace Summit held at the University of Northampton. Amy is the Stewardship Lead at CCLA Investment Management, leading the development of the CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark. This fascinating work assesses and ranks more than 200 listed companies on their mental health disclosure, thus drawing attention to the issues. Amy is a passionate and articulate champion for best practice. See https://www.ccla.co.uk/mental-health Originally Broadcast 12th September 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

For a thoughtful and clear view on how business should assess its wider social impacts, hear Global Healthy Workplace panellist Vincent Siegerink talk about his work as an Economist & Policy Analyst in the OECD's WISE (Well-Being, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equal Opportunity) Centre. Vincent is responsible for work on the measurement of the non-financial performance of firms, to align official statistics of stakeholder well-being with business measures. He supports the Business 4 Inclusive Growth (B4IG) Coalition and acts as the OECD lead on the Impact Management Platform, which is dedicated to standardising social impact measurement.  See https://www.oecd.org/wise/ and https://www.oecd.org/inclusive-growth/businessforinclusivegrowth/ Originally broadcast Tuesday 12th September 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Healthy workplaces is something of interest to us all. Northants-based entrepreneur and lecturer Tommy Hutchinson is the founder of the Global Healthy Workplace Summit, which is now in its 11th year. Having travelled around the world via the US, Italy, Brazil and China, this year's Summit is being held on 31st Aug-1st September at the University of Northampton, addressing issues such as working from home, the 4-day week and best practice in taking care of employees for a better work life balance as well as productivity. Originally broadcast on 27th June on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Finance people do have a heart! Listen to Cameron Waldron, founder and partner of successful New England Financial Solutions Ltd, independent financial advisers, talking about his business model, philosophy and management approach - and how he is also passionate about promoting financial wellbeing for all through his Financial Wellbeing Foundation, with a rigorous evidence-based approach to building control, resilience and confidence no matter how wealthy you are. Originally broadcast 27th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Listen again to the EOA Employee Ownership Association's CEO, James de la Vingne, talking about the fast-growing and fascinating EO sector, its benefits and how it is attracting politicians of both left and right as it addresses all the weaknesses of short term shareholder capitalism through a long term stakeholder focus that gives employees voice, engagement and a real, stake in their business. Repeat broadcast on the 20th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

A man on a mission! Hear Jordan Letts, the Northampton Saints Foundation's Head of Foundation and Social Inclusion Lead, talk about his work and how passionate he is about helping young people at risk of falling off the educational ladder. Having personal experience of the issues, this articulate young man has got his life on track and become a superb role model for 00s of young people in Northamptonshire and beyond. Originally broadcast 20th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Hear about one of the UK's leading employee-owned businesses and the benefits of EO from Michael Hodgson, Chair of GLIDE, the employee ownership board representing shareholders at Sheffield based the Gripple, Loadhog & GoTools group, and learn how their governance structure helps drive productivity, innovation and success. Originally broadcast 20th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Royally celebrating success! Listen to Paul Bridgen, Sales Director at Daventry-based Viridian Nutrition who have just awarded the King's Award for Enterprise (KAE) for International Trade. Paul talks the company and its ethical, pure, vegan and organic product range as well as his career, the KAE application process, and the immediate benefits to be gained. Originally Broadcast 14th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

It's all About You - as McFly sang - and this is the approach espoused by West Northants Councillor Adam Brown, Deputy Leader with Cabinet responsibility for Housing, Culture and Leisure. In an extended interview Adam talks about his path to the top, and how his Northants roots are so important to him. And also hear what keeps him awake at night! Originally Broadcast 14th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

To help overcome invisibility, stigma, mental anxiety and daily challenges, Sends4Dad is a Northampton-based community-run support group for dads and male carers who have a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Listen to founder Paul Meadows talk about the group he set up when his son was diagnosed with autism, and hear Paul along with school teacher and musicianJames Carroll talk about an upcoming concert in aid of this worthy cause - see Dadstock! Originally Broadcast 14th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Mita Unalkat - Love Your Presence - new shop launch Northants entrepreneur and welllbeing expert Mita Unalkat talks about the challenges of her young business, Love Your Presence, and her latest initiative in taking on a new premises with a treatment room and range of wellbeing accessories. Originally Broadcast 16th May on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Jenny Hererra - CEO - Good Business Charter Following her attendance at the University of Northampton's Sustainability Summit, panellist Jenny Herrera comments on the focus and importance of the event as well as giving an update on the Good Business Charter and its hopes for the creation of the first county-wide place-based scheme in Northamptonshire. Originally Broadcast 16th May 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Alex Goldsmith - CEO - Medigold Health Having just signed his largest merger and acquisition after months of negotiation, almost doubling the size of the business, Alex Goldsmith talks about the rationale behind the deal and his approach to the hard work which now begins to ensure a successful integration to create one of the UK's largest occupational health and therapy service providers Originally Broadcast 16th May 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Part of the Changemaker Podcast Series presented by Jay Baughan This episode he's joined by Steve Beach & Professor Allan Fraser-Rush on What new entrepreneurs need to consider about branding and comms what are the key challenges or obstacles faced by entrepreneurs in the UK? What are the specific areas that entrepreneurs need to further explore within the UK market or by extension, in the post-BREXIT UK-EU market? How important is branding in entrepreneurship practice? Should the new entrepreneurs consider branding germane as part of a start-up? What should entrepreneurs expect from marketing communication in the future? Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Director Mohammad and Managing Director Nick Smith of Northampton-based Archways Real Estate talk about their very modern approach to real estate agency and development, all backed by a strong and growing social conscience and purpose-driven ethos which underpins all their activities - supporting the local authorities in their 'place-making' strategy for revitalising the town. Originally broadcast on 29th November 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Northamptonshire's very own Pavarotti, Joshua Daniel aka The Tenor from Kettering, talks about his life in, and he business of, music as a professional singer and music director. With his Welsh roots, inspired by hero Pavarotti, find out about Joshua's upcoming concerts - and the importance of music in times of challenge and adversity. See www.thetenorsinger.co.uk Originally broadcast 29th November 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Raman Pathak from Mewar Haveli, Gold Award winner in the World Cuisine Restaurant of the Year sponsored by British Pepper and Spice based in Northampton. A fine dining Indian restaurant on the Wellingborough Road with a team with experience of five-star hotels and other continents. Chefs have travelled miles of rural and urban India in search of traditional and homemade cooking recipes. The judges said ‘It delighted from the start. It was elevated above the norm with fun, finesse and know-how by a team who clearly love what they are doing.' www.mewarhaveli.co.uk Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Echo Morris, one of the Gold Award winners of the F&D College Student of the Year sponsored by The Mallows Company. Currently studying Level 3 Supervisory and Management course with a passion for Cocktails. The judges commented on Echo's confident, infectious energy and her natural and warm ability for hospitality. They can't wait to see her as a mixology Queen. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Katie Steele from Towcester Community Larder Gold Award winners of Local Food Hero sponsored by Moulton College. Established in January 2021, they are passionately led with an ethos that food poverty must not stand. Their work with Silverstone Circuits to rescue food that would be wasted, with their ambition to highlight rural food poverty was commended. Their membership programme provides access to groceries at heavily discounted rates. Rescuing across a number of businesses and outlets about 100 tonnes of food this year. www.towfood.org.uk Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Artur Dzerins from Electric Pavilion One of four Gold Award Booker Dining Venues of the Year and Silver Award winner in the Whitco Chef of the Year category. Electric Pavilion opened earlier in the year and with their passion for pushing great local produce and supporting community it is one to visit. Electric Pavilion wowed judges with their simple yet skilfully executed menu, not forgetting the delicious cocktails. http://www.electricpavilion.co.uk/ Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Paul Hunt of The Curious Vegan Company won our Gold Award with their Oinkin' Pattie in our Artisan Local Vegetarian/Vegan Product sponsored by Daily Bread. Based in Horton, this company is growing in the range of products available and their customer base. The judges said ‘tastes like pork, smells lovely and sagey and one judge said “This is a really innovative vegan product as I haven't seen or tasted any other sausage meat type products this good. Fab product.” www.syanfarms.com Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Paul Hewer from Hibiscus Fine Dining, Gold Award winners for both Booker Dining of the Year and Whitco Chef of the year with Head Chef Bart Polinski. Set in the beautiful Billiard room of Delapre Abbey, an AA rosette awarded restaurant that showcases the very best seasonal and locally sourced produce. Our judges said ‘exquisite flavour and presentation of dishes with some of the best food we've eaten'. This would be a place to come for a special occasion. https://tomhewercatering.com/hibiscus Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest Host Rachel Mallows talks to some of the winners of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2022 Colin Richardsonwon a new category for 2022, Outstanding Contribution to Food & Drink in Northamptonshire, an award sponsored by All Things Business. Colin has played a remarkable role in taking on iconic venues such as The Charles Bradlaugh, The Picturedrome and The Black Bottom Club and changing them to be both award winning and popular with the public. He has influenced the development of the town which just reflects his drive and determination. www.thecharlesbradlaugh.com Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 22nd November 2022

Guest editor, Ivna Reic, welcomes an alumna of the University of Northampton's MA International Tourism Development programme to talk about the management of nature-based tourism in the Nene Valley and opportunities to engage in upcoming wellbeing activities in this area. Originally Broadcast April 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

These episodes of Open for Business had Hayley Henderson the Human Resource Management Programme Leader at the University of Northampton. Clare talks about her extensive background in HR and shares experiences of her journey from the corporate world into education alongside some of the current issues relevant to the world of work pre and post pandemic. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 12th April 2022.

These episodes of Open for Business had Jay Baughan the University of Northamptons Social Entrepreneur in Residence as the guest host, he spoke Prof. Richard Hazenberg, UON's lead expert in Social Innovation and Impact at the University, and his Social Impact Matrix® (SIM) is quickly becoming the defacto framework for Aid Agencies, NGOs and government departments for identifying tangible socioeconomic impact evolving from public and 3rd sector services/projects – shaping policy making and investment. Richard and I have worked closely to incorporate the SIM into the Changemaker Incubator to now welcome police, fire, NHS, schools' and councils' procurement bodies to align and measure supplier social value as impact as part of a county social impact alliance with UON – with the Changemaker Incubator being the structure of the support for, and measurement of voluntary, charity and social enterprise activity across the county. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 5th April 2022.

These episodes of Open for Business had Hayley Henderson the Human Resource Management Programme Leader at the University of Northampton. A super insightful conversation around health and wellbeing in relation to developing an Active Campus and the impact that exercise can have on our own wellbeing. Peter discusses his own wellbeing practices and shares stories and experiences of exercise to inspire others to become more active! Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 12thApril 2022.

These episodes of Open for Business had Hayley Henderson the Human Resource Management Programme Leader at the University of Northampton. Dean discusses his career and personally shares some of the very challenging experiences he has had over the course of his life and career. Dean reflects on his current role and how he hopes to be inspiring current and future business professionals. Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 12thApril 2022.