The Octopus Of Enterprise

We all know the saying, but have you applied it to your business?

Join Diana as she chats with Charlie Ball (Senior Consultant/"Data Monkey", Jisc), John Starkie (Freelance Video Editor, editeasy) and Ursula Kelly (Ursula Kelly Photography and Personal Branding Coach) about making New Year’s Resolutions in business, discussing the different forms a resolution can take, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of setting goals and targets for your enterprise.

What's on your Christmas list this year?

Join Diana as she catches up with Deshaun Hancock and Caitlin Craven-McCoo; discussing The Octopus Of Enterprise's top 8 sustainable gift suggestions for 2021! From a Woodwatch to a Scratch Map of the UK, The Octopus of Enterprise is here to help with all your gifting needs this festive period. We wish you all both a (hopefully) snowy and sustainable Christmas.

The Octopus Of Enterprise will be back in the new year, but until then - that’s a ‘wrap’ for 2021!

Do you prefer remote or office working?

Join Diana as she has a one-to-one discussion with Adam Bird (Cronofy) about the uses of office spaces pre- and post-pandemic; chatting not only about the differences, but advantages and disadvantages of remote and office working. Exploring what the future might look like for office spaces post-pandemic.

Does creativity ‘suit’ business?

Join Diana as she catches up with fellow creatives Debbie Bryan (Debbie Bryan) and David Parrish (T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity); discussing the identity of a creative entrepreneur and exploring some of the sectors within the cultural and creative industries.

To find out more about the ingredients for business innovation click here  

Ever had something not go to plan?

Join Diana as she makes the most out of an unplanned situation - seeing a postponement of our podcast recording as a great opportunity to ask you, the listener, for your opinions on The Octopus Of Enterprise. Tell us your thoughts and feelings about the podcast, what you like, what you don’t like, and what you want more of in the future.

The easiest way to do this is fill out our online form. 

Or you can contact us @NTU Enterprise (Twitter and LinkedIn) or by emailing us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

Call yourself an entrepreneur?

Join Diana as she chats with Alison Grade (Freelance Bible), Gareth Jones (Town Square) and Jane Brown (NTU Enterprise Advisor) debating the  identity of an entrepreneur. They discuss a more universal definition of the label, looking at skills and attributes and the benefits of entrepreneurial thinking. After listening you might just realise you are an entrepreneur!

Ever heard the saying ‘nothing personal, just business’?

Well, this episode is here to tell you otherwise!

Join Diana and guests Rob Pittam (Robin Hood Media), Lisa Newport (Lisa Newport Style and President Professional Speaking Association EM) and James Barry (RD Content) as they discuss the technique of storytelling in business; exploring not only the power behind a good story, but why and how enterprises should and can incorporate storytelling in their businesses. Spoiler Alert! In the end they all recommend making your business nothing but personal through the art of storytelling.

You’ve worked your way up the steps of funding and finance – what's next for you and your business? Are you looking for investment to grow?

Join Diana as she catches up with Jenny Tooth OBE (UK Business Angels), Josh Winfield (NatWest) and Kiran Mehta (Mercia Asset Management), discussing all things investment. From the different types of investments available for businesses, to the different kinds of businesses investors are actually interested  in investing in. Find out now how you can get your business investment ready!

If you want to know about first steps to funding and finance – check out episode '001: Stepping into Business’

Are mentors the secret to moving your business forward?

Join Diana as she chats with Bertie Cordingly (BertieCord), Georgina Fairhall (WAC) and Victoria Prince (Touchpoints Marketing), all about the role and relationship of a mentor and mentee in business. Along the way touching on topics such as, the chain-reaction of mentoring, finding the right mentor for your business, and whether or not there is such a thing as asking a 'stupid' question when developing your enterprise.

Does your business wear a badge of honour?

Join Diana and guests Charlotte Raffo (Monkey Puzzle Tree), Mike Turner (Bird and Blend Tea Co.) and Adrian Williams (Enterprise Advisor), debating the role of badges and pledges in business; discovering the real reasons why entrepreneurs might choose to accredit their companies and/or products.