Archives for August 2018

Podcast: Jonathan Cook, Principle 5 and Webarchitects Co-operative

Today’s radio show guest is Jonathan Cook of Principle 5, a co-operative resource centre. Jonathan explains the principles of co-operatives and how Principle 5 supports other co-ops. He describes his own experience as part of Webarchitects co-op and answers some questions to allay some common perceptions of co-ops.

Boring Bobby Verybiglongwords and 8 tips for better communication

Plenty of business authors suffer from clever-itis.
Many business leaders and social entrepreneurs do too.

New podcast: VAT for small businesses plus tackling injustice with ACORN

Jonny Butcher of Acorn joined me in Sheffield Live’s radio studio on Friday to tell me what Acorn does, why its action is so necessary, how it works and how to get involved. Also on the show: an in-depth Q&A with Morgan Killick all about VAT for small businesses. If you’re anywhere near the VAT threshold, or planning to build a business, you need to listen to this.

Driving art to Monaco, growing a Thai social enterprise and festival time

Friday’s Business Live radio presenter had a voice an octave lower than mine. I’ve not been banned from the airwaves for swearing or shock-jockery. A fever and virus has proven hard to shake off, and my voice is a deep croak. But as usual the guests are the stars of the show, and once again […]