Interviews with Greg Clark and Rob Sandom of Über Agency; Jamie Gray of BuddyBurst and Allen Holland of Dark Peak Gear
3D scorpions, Nessh jackets, Seedstick magic – Über, BuddyBurst and Dark Peak
November 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Interview: Ashley Carson, Sheffield’s Assay Master – hallmarking, history and technology
October 29, 2018 by
The hallmarks on gold, silver, platinum and palladium don’t only prove the validity of precious metals. They tell a story. And the story of hallmarks themselves and of how Sheffield’s Assay Office came to be after an act of Parliament is absolutely riveting. Ashley Carson, who has served as Sheffield’s Assay Master for 25 years and was the youngest-ever to be appointed, tells the story.
Jon Maiden, Panjango: beautiful games exploring the world of work
October 12, 2018 by
Jon has come up with a powerful, immersive and playful route for children to explore the sometimes mysterious world of work.
Rob the cartoonist and the Food Circle Supermarket – new interviews
October 6, 2018 by
When it comes to marketing, testing, measurement, learning and refining is key, according to my guests from two thoroughly different businesses and industries. James and Paul run Food Circle Supermarket, an ecommerce business. Rob is a cartoonist and illustrator.
Translation stations – interview with Sarah Silva the Chemical Translator
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sarah is a chemist who translates science into sales for international clients; in the interview she covers machine translation, international perceptions of the UK market, useful tips if you need translation, how to go about it and what to look for, approaches to communication in different cultures and more.
Emma Jones, SME Crown Representative and Peter Byrom, audiologist – new podcast
September 25, 2018 by
Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation founder and SME Crown Representative on winning government contracts, writing business books and who inspired her and Peter Byrom on managing hearing loss, undertaking education, and developing his audiology practice.
Gin: Ruination, embrocation or delectation? New podcast
September 19, 2018 by
Daniel Shipman of Roister Events spilled the beans on gin’s history as a medicine, how it gained popularity in England, what led to the Gin Act in 1751, a second and now third peak in popularity, and everything taking place at the (free to attend) Gin Fever Festival.
Podcast: piano teacher Madge Woollard and B1G1 with Steve Pipe
September 7, 2018 by
Two super guests joined me in the Sheffield Live radio studio this morning: Madge Woollard and Steve Pipe. The podcast is below. It covers: why using business as a force for good, for positive changes NOW and without guilt-tripping (but with smiles) is great for the world and great for your business, learning to play […]
Boring Bobby Verybiglongwords and 8 tips for better communication
August 29, 2018 by
Plenty of business authors suffer from clever-itis.
Many business leaders and social entrepreneurs do too.
Driving art to Monaco, growing a Thai social enterprise and festival time
August 5, 2018 by
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 […]
