Anna Earnshaw, Chief Executive of the new West Northants Council which started life on 1st April, has extensive experience in operational, financial and change management, and shares insights into how this has prepared her for her new role. Anna talks about the local government reorganisation, the morale and hard work of her staff in preparing for it, with their aspirations for a new and invigorated fit for purpose local authority and how it will serve the county, its people and businesses. For more see www.westnorthants.gov.uk.

Originally broadcast Tuesday the 30th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Phil Jones, co-founder and director of The Start-up Pack Ltd, shares insights of his new venture as a service to new businesses, with a guide to all that entrepreneurs should be thinking about with links to all the professional services that will be needed such as solicitors, banks, graphic design, printers etc. Running parallel with Phil's other venture, iBoss Ltd, (Independent Business Owners Support Services) Phil offers a wide range of services for start-sups and established businesses looking to grow, with a special offer for students. Contact Phil via [email protected] or ring (01604) 435133 for more information.

Originally broadcast 23rd March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The Group HR Director of Scott Bader, Julie Thorburn, talks about the company's recent award as the Employer of the Year in the Northants Business Excellence Awards. This year Scott Bader celebrates its 100th anniversary, and 70 years as an employee-owned business. Julie talks about the significant effort Scott Bader put into place during Covid-19 to support their employees, many of whom contributed to a Hardship Fund scheme to support other colleagues affected around the world. Scott Bader's unique shared ownership structure enables their employees to have a significant role in the future success of the company. For more information see www.scottbader.com

Originally broadcast 23rd March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

NLive Radio Station Manager and Open4Business host Adrian Pryce share updates on their various community projects and Martin gives insights into running a local radio station, with his hopes and aspirations on top of the pressures to break even. He suggests many ways that local people and businesses can benefit from an association with NLive, as volunteers, advertisers, sponsors or project parners and appeals for more people to get involved in a community asset - especially as nationally £1 of radio spend generates £7.70 return! For more information see www.nliveradio.com or contact  [email protected]

Originally broadcast 23rd March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Ashley Bishop, Programming & Customer Experience Director for the Royal and Derngate Theatres, shares news of their reopening with details of the social distancing in place and what has been going on behind the scenes in a 'dark' closed theatre these past few months. With details of some upcoming performances and productions, Ashely thanks all the customers who supported the theatres by not asking for refunds but changing their tickets 1, 2 or often 3 times as Ashely and his team kept having to change performance dates. An interesting insight into one of Northamptonshire's jewels, so worthy of support. For more information see www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Originally broadcast 23rd March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Richard Beards from Digital Northampton and the University of Northampton's MSc Computing student Aparna Maikkara discuss an upcoming event - Queen of the Indian Start-ups - showcasing a transformational entrepreneurial project in Aparna's home city of Kochi, India in which the public, private and academic sectors worked together to create a substantial new sector for the city, with many lessons to be shared for cities and regions everywhere. For more information see https://www.digitalnorthampton.com/events2/kochi-queen-of-the-arabian-start-ups or to book your place on the event go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kochi-queen-of-the-indian-start-ups-tickets-142241244391?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Calling all businesses! An important interview with Bruce Spencer, Regional Employer Engagement Director for the East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA).After serving in the military for more than 40 years, Bruce now works with businesses to promote active support for and engagement with reservists, who play an important and active role in the nation's military life. Bruce talks about the DNA of a reservist, and the training they receive that can benefit employers. Learn more at https://eastmidlandsrfca.co.uk or get in touch: [email protected]

Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Naz Islam, the owner of Saffron Restaurant in Northampton, discusses his successful business life and extensive charity work. With healthy additions to the menu and a thriving take-away business necessitating new recruits, Naz also shares details of his philanthropic work at local, national and international levels, including trade links and social action projects with his home city in Bangladesh. See www.saffron northampton.co.uk, or ring (01604) 630800 for more information.

Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The University of Northampton's Marco Gundermann (economics) and David Waller (politics) from the Faculty of Business & Law share their reflections on last week's Budget, from both an economics and politics perspective, with their own recommendations on what the country should do to build back better from Covid.

Originally Broadcast Tuesday 9th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Executive coach and B Leader consultant Mehalah Beckett shares very personal insights into women in business and how to overcome hurdles, as well as the benefit for both individuals and businesses of building back better through B Corp - articulate, passionate and  energising, a true inspiration to women - and men - everywhere. For more information see https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehalah-beckett/

Originally Broadcast Tuesday 9th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio