Campaigner Rachel McGrath, Deputy CEO and Grants Director of the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, talks about NCF's charity support and wellbeing projects during pandemic, sharing insights into the Foundation and its work, and one of its latest projects around the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), the benefits, solutions for the community and links to business strategies. Learn more about the Community Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or see ncf.uk.com.

Originally Broadcast Tuesday 9th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Looking for financial advice? Listen to the interview with Chris Broome – Chartered Financial Planner, founder & director of Longhurst. who provide a refreshing approach to financial planning. Chis shares insights from the past 12 months under Covid-19 and discusses his personal journey to become the Chartered Financial Planner as he is today. And learn about Bear – the company’s very special member. He also introduces us to Inside Silverstone – a business podcast, he curates which recently aired its 100th episode, all available https://longhurst.co.uk/insidesilverstone/. And learn about Bear – the company’s very special member. See www.longhurst.co.uk for more information.

Originally Broadcast Tuesday 9th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Julianne Ponan:

The remarkable story of Julianne Ponan – a successful entrepreneur, owner, CEO of Creative Nature Superfoods. A 2011 graduate of the University of Northampton in Business Management & Finance, Julianne started her career in an investment banking firm in Beijing. Suffering from severe anaphylaxis, she decided to take over a money-losing business and transform it into an award-winning 'free-from' and superfood firm, providing products that are completely Top 14 Allergen safe, now available in most supermarkets, as well as internationally. Julianne talks about the challenges of Covid-19, and her future plans. She has just been appointed the UK Ambassador for the Teal App - see https://www.teal-app.com/. Julianne and her business have won numerous awards, including the UK Small Business of the Year, The Guardian’s Leader of the Year, and the prestigious international magazine's Forbes 30 Under 30. Find out more about Creative Nature at www.creativenaturesuperfoods.co.uk

Originally broadcast Tuesday 3rdMarch on Open4Business on NLive Radio

James Howarth:

James Howarth, Head of Education Strategy at Corby-based RS Components, shares insights into his responsibilities in making science sexy by developing an 'EdTech' product strategy, and a wide range of initiatives to support schools with STEM education. James talks nurturing young future talent and the great culture within the global business that is RS Components today. See https://uk.rs-online.com and http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

Originally broadcast Tuesday 3rdMarch on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Pinder Chauhan:

In International Women’s Week, Northamptonshire County Councillor Pinder Chauhan, talks about work-life balance as a mum, businesswoman, charity trustee and councillor. She discusses time management skills and explains her roles and responsibilities as a Councilor and shares her perspectives on women in politics. Pinder is then joined by NLive Radio station volunteer and MBA student Karuna Arora with insights into their community work together during the pandemic.  For more information see Pinder Chauhan on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

Originally broadcast Tuesday 3rdMarch on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Kerry Downes, the MD of the West Ham United Foundation, talks about the role of an MBA in her successful career and discusses the issues she has faced as a young black women. The West Ham United Foundation promotes community health and wellbeing and Kerry shares insights into her role and the problem-solving techniques and management styles she has developed - and the importance of being a role model. See https://www.whufc.com/club-foundation/foundation

Originally broadcast 23th Feb 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Listen to Sunny Singh, Membership Manager of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce - one of the longest established chambers in the UK - to find out how they help and connect businesses. Sunny talks about how the Chamber has adapted to COVID-19 to provide support to businesses across the county with numerous membership benefits, and also discusses the Next Generation Chamber for young entrepreneurs and business leaders and how the Chamber supports women in business. Find out more at http:// northants-chamber.co.uk

Originally broadcast 23th Feb 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Marco Gundermann, Subject lead in Economics at the University of Northampton, gives a foretaste of the upcoming Budget, with insights into the key issues, and shares details of a webinar forum he is hosting on the evening of the Budget with a Q&A session to reflect on both the politics and economics of the Chancellor's decisions. Foer details of thw web forum, write to [email protected]

Originally broadcast 23th Feb 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Chinese opera soprano star Jane Maria showcases her wonderful voice and talks about her love of the UK and growing connections with Northamptonshire, where she looks forward to performing as part of her role as an International Cultural Ambassador promoting cultural & commercial links with China.

Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th February on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Alex Goldsmith, CEO of Northampton based Medigold Health, discusses the challenges and opportunities of Covid in the health industry. As occupational health provider, Medigold helps companies ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of thir employees. Alex shares insights into the sector as a whole, how his clients have responded as well as discussing the stability and growth of his own business, with a refreshingly positive attitude about what he - and many others - have learnt about relations between employees and management and the prospects for businesses to Build Back Better.

Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th February on Open4Business on NLive Radio