In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to Stuart Burlton, MD, of Make An Entrance, the UK’s largest manufacturer and retailer of coir matting and direct sales logo matting. In conversation with Stuart, we find out how this inspirational family business has changed from a sales and marketing operation to that of a leading manufacturer with plans for international reach.

We also take time out to learn more about Stuart’s role with the Federation of Small Businesses as a member of its scrutiny body, as well as his passion for supporting the Federation.

In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to Andrew McTear, a director with insolvency and business restructuring specialists McTear Williams & Wood, about the rising number of business insolvencies, what directors need to consider and how to manage their exposure should their business be struggling or be facing increased bad debts.

In this episode of the Streets Sessions, we talk to entrepreneur Stuart Maclaren, Founder of Fan Merch and Your Print Partner. Still, only in his very early thirties, Stuart shares with us his journey from running a back bedroom business to that today of a leading personalised merchandising business, embracing the latest technology to service the needs of everything from large-scale sporting events to bespoke personalised one-off items.

In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to our Head of Banking & Finance, Martyn Shakespear, about his team's work in supporting businesses and gain an overview of the challenges and trends in business finance and funding.

For 2023, our Humber Business Week daily Working Lunch podcasts focus on the interrelationship between education and enterprise and look at how Hull’s enterprise ecosystem provides access to a wealth of support, underpinning the city and region’s vibrant enterprise economy.

Each day James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner at Streets, is joined by a special guest with an interest and passion for education and enterprise. In conversation, he will look to lift the lid on Hull’s best-kept secrets and put the city and region on the map. We will also get to hear about their favourite place in the city, along with who is their most admired Hull person, as well as how they might spend their lunch if not working through it.

In this episode, James speaks with Subhash Chatterjee, Founder of One SC Media and tenant at the Enterprise Centre, University of Hull.

For 2023, our Humber Business Week daily Working Lunch podcasts focus on the interrelationship between education and enterprise and look at how Hull’s enterprise ecosystem provides access to a wealth of support, underpinning the city and region’s vibrant enterprise economy.

Each day James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner at Streets, is joined by a special guest with an interest and passion for education and enterprise. In conversation, he will look to lift the lid on Hull’s best-kept secrets and put the city and region on the map. We will also get to hear about their favourite place in the city, along with who is their most admired Hull person, as well as how they might spend their lunch if not working through it.

In this episode, James speaks with Dr Antonio Malfense Fierro, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Hull.

For 2023, our Humber Business Week daily Working Lunch podcasts focus on the interrelationship between education and enterprise and look at how Hull’s enterprise ecosystem provides access to a wealth of support, underpinning the city and region’s vibrant enterprise economy.

Each day James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner at Streets, is joined by a special guest with an interest and passion for education and enterprise. In conversation, he will look to lift the lid on Hull’s best-kept secrets and put the city and region on the map. We will also get to hear about their favourite place in the city, along with who is their most admired Hull person, as well as how they might spend their lunch if not working through it.

In this episode, James speaks with Sarah Clark, Operations Manager at Aura Innovation and Shaun Chatterton, Chief Executive & Founder of Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd.

For 2023, our Humber Business Week daily Working Lunch podcasts focus on the interrelationship between education and enterprise and look at how Hull’s enterprise ecosystem provides access to a wealth of support, underpinning the city and region’s vibrant enterprise economy.

Each day James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner at Streets, is joined by a special guest with an interest and passion for education and enterprise. In conversation, he will look to lift the lid on Hull’s best-kept secrets and put the city and region on the map. We will also get to hear about their favourite place in the city, along with who is their most admired Hull person, as well as how they might spend their lunch if not working through it.

In this episode, James speaks with Mike Thompson, Student Start-up and Incubation Manager at the University of Hull.

For 2023, our Humber Business Week daily Working Lunch podcasts focus on the interrelationship between education and enterprise and look at how Hull’s enterprise ecosystem provides access to a wealth of support, underpinning the city and region’s vibrant enterprise economy.

Each day James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner at Streets, is joined by a special guest with an interest and passion for education and enterprise. In conversation, he will look to lift the lid on Hull’s best-kept secrets and put the city and region on the map. We will also get to hear about their favourite place in the city, along with who is their most admired Hull person, as well as how they might spend their lunch if not working through it.

In this episode, James speaks with Rhiannon Beeson, Interim Chair of Young Enterprise (Humber Region) and Founder of Be Brand.

In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to sisters Ellie and Zara Pickles, co-founders of Cognito, a contemporary Sushi and Japanese restaurant and bar. In conversation, we explore what led them to open Cognito, the challenges they've faced, the role and support of the wider family and their exciting vision for the future.