Business Brunch

Sunday	11:00 am		12:00 pm

Week 192: Women in Construction | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Tuesday, 19th Nov 2024

Ben is joined by Victoria Tsoy of Oxford Land Consultants Ltd and Tsoy Ltd and Lisa Smith of Bidwells to talk about Women in Construction!Watch the video

Week 191: Transitioning to Management | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Tuesday, 12th Nov 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Mike Thorne of Thorne Coaching to discuss Transitioning to Management!Watch the video

Week 190: Heritage in Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Tuesday, 05th Nov 2024

Ben is joined by John Hoy an Independent Heritage Consultant and owner of Hoy Consultancy to discuss heritage in Oxfordshire!Watch the video

Week 189: Play your Leadership Cards Right | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Tuesday, 29th Oct 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Bob Bradley to discuss playing your leadership card right!Watch the video

Week 188: Transitioning from Corporate to Running Your Own Business | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 20th Oct 2024

Ben is joined by Heather Wood of Keep Me Fabulous to discuss her journey of transitioning from corporate to running her own business!Watch the video

Week 187: The Importance of Owner Managed Businesses knowing their Numbers | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 13th Oct 2024

In this episode of the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Graham Ballantyne, Luke Hanratty and Ricky Wilson to discuss The Importance of Owner Managed Businesses knowing their Numbers!Watch the video

Week 186: Customer Experience | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 06th Oct 2024

This week on The Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Graham Hill of Insight6 to talk about Customer Experience!Watch the video

Week 185: A Reflective Show | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 29th Sep 2024

Ben was joined by Rich to reflect on some of the previous shows! Make sure to give it a listen!Watch the video

Week 184: Protecting the People in your Business | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 22nd Sep 2024

Ben is joined by Drew Kamphuis & Justin Kamphuis of First For Safety Oxfordshire Ltd to talk about Protecting the People in your Business!Watch the video

Week 183: General Health and how Businesses can look after their Employees | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 15th Sep 2024

Ben is joined by Jamie Johnstone, Darren Aston and Ian Nutt to talk about General Health and how Businesses can look after their Employees!Watch the video

Week 182: Transitioning To a Career in Project Management | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 08th Sep 2024

Ben is joined by Geoff Filbey, Kristian Hardy and Erica Gassor of Provek to discuss Transitioning to a career in Project Management!Watch the video

Week 181: How To Use Data in Your Business | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 01st Sep 2024

Ben is joined by Regina Johnys of Databasix and Priscilla Fung of Struc UK to talk about How to use data in your business!Watch the video

Week 180: A discussion of 10 years running a recruitment business | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 25th Aug 2024

This week on The Business Brunch Rich took on the role as host, putting Ben in the hot seat!Watch the video

Week 179: Apprenticeships | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Aug 2024

Ben is joined by Edward Collett from Abingdon and Witney College and Jasmine Morassi from the University of Oxford!Watch the video

Week 178: The Importance of Owner Managed Businesses knowing their Numbers | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 11th Aug 2024

Ben is joined by Stuart Walsh of Better Business, Ady Suter of Timms Wealth Management Ltd and Hannah Chatfield of Chatfield Accountancy to discuss The Importance of Owner Managed Businesses knowing their Numbers!Watch the video

Week 177: How Oxfordshire Businesses Can Collaborate To Encourage Customers Visiting From Further Afield | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Aug 2024

Ben is joined by Hayley Beer-Gamage FTS of Experience Oxfordshire, Ann Middleton of Didcot Railway Centre and Keeley Dennyschene of Hilton Garden InnWatch the video

Week 176: Finance for Business in Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Jul 2024

Ben is joined by Sam Jones of Satellite Finance, Amanda Fisher of AJF Taxation and James Rowsell of Metro Bank to discuss Finance for Business in Oxfordshire!Watch the video

Week 175: Hospitality in Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Jul 2024

Ben is joined by George Sandbach of The Sandy's Group to talk about Hospitality in Oxfordshire.Watch the video

Week 174: Michelle Niziol | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Jul 2024

Ben is joined by Michelle Niziol to talk all about her and her entrepreneurship journey!Watch the video

Week 173: Marketing | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Jul 2024

Ben is joined by Hilary Nightingale of Carbon Copy Social and Sally Green from Sally G Marketing to discuss marketing!Watch the video

Week 172: How the Oxfordshire Business Can Trade Overseas | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 30th Jun 2024

Ben is joined by Claire Snowdon an International Trade Expert to discuss How the Oxfordshire Business Can Trade Overseas!Watch the video

Week 171: House of Fun | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 23rd Jun 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Jake Motion of House of Fun!Watch the video

Week 170: Infinity Nation | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 16th Jun 2024

Ben is joined by Stacey Wilson of Infinity Nation to talk about all things e-commerce!Watch the video

Week 169: A Reflective Show | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 09th Jun 2024

Ben is joined by Rich Smith of Get Radio to reflect on previous shows and discuss the world of business in Oxfordshire.Watch the video

Week 168: The Story of Opendoorz and a Guide to Networking | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 02nd Jun 2024

Ben is joined by Cathy Dunbabin of Opendoorz to talk about how it started and give insights into the world of networking!Watch the video

Week 167: Scaling a Business and When to Introduce a Senior Management Team | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 26th May 2024

Ben is joined by Martin Sharkey of CloudKubed, Daniel O'Sullivan of The Experience Specialist Group and Yasmin Biggs of ProfitAbility to discuss Scaling a Business and When to Introduce a Senior Management Team!Watch the video

Week 166: An Update on Property in Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 19th May 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Marc Kavanagh of MK Mortgages, Gavin West of West the Property Consultancy & Greg Barnes of Breckon & Breckon to discuss An Update on Property in OxfordshireWatch the video

Week 165: How Business Owners Can Plan for Retirement | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 12th May 2024

Ben is joined by Stephanie Richards, Zach Dogar and Sally Addis, to talk about how business owners can plan for retirement.Watch the video

Week 164: Graduate Programmes | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 05th May 2024

Ben is joined by Aoife Griffin of Thompson & Terry Recruitment and Zara Stratford of The Oxford Business Community Network, Get Support IT Services and Get Radio to talk all about Graduate Programmes!Watch the video

Week 163: Successfully Supporting Vulnerable Customers | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Apr 2024

Ben is joined by Helen Pettifer FRSA of Helen Pettifer Training Ltd, to discuss how to successfully support vulnerable customers.Watch the video

Week 162: Period Poverty | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Apr 2024

Ben is joined by Nancy Hunt of The Nasio Trust, Christine McRitchie of Earthwise Girls Limited and Caroline Herman of All Yours Period Box to talk about Period Poverty.Watch the video

Week 161: Hook Norton Community Land Trust | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Apr 2024

Ben is joined by Grant Appleton, Charlie Luxton and Paul Pizzala to talk about the fantastic work of Hook Norton Community Land Trust!Watch the video

Week 160: Update on HR Legislation | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Apr 2024

Ben is joined by Sarah Cook of WeDo HR Support, to talk about the new HR Legislation set to come into force in October 2024!Watch the video

Week 159: Taking a Business Online | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 31st Mar 2024

Ben is joined by Katie Elmer -of Huddle Furniture Ltd. and Alex Tucker of LEX Marquee Hire to talk about how to take a business online!Watch the video

Week 158: Entrepreneurship | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 24th Mar 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by David Murray-Hundley, The Grumpy Entrepreneur to talk about Entrepreneurship.Watch the video

Week 157: The Diversity of Marketing | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Mar 2024

Ben is joined by Neil Stratford of Thomas Leach Colour, Simon Hicks of RocketFuel Creative and Jordan Farrar of Akoca SEO to talk about the Broad Spectrum of marketing!Watch the video

Week 156: Accountancy, Women in Business and Work-Life Balance | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Mar 2024

Ben speaks to the fantastic Hayley Lucas of Athena Accountants and Business Advisors and Flock, the business clinic for female entrepreneurs!Watch the video

Week 155: The world of Hospitality | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 03rd Mar 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben will dive into the vibrant world of hospitality with special guests Steve Sanderson and Lee WoodWatch the video

Week 154: All About Coffee! | The Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 25th Feb 2024

Ben Thompson welcomes special guests Andrew and Claire Bowen to talk about how they launched successful coffee shops across the county!Watch the video

Week 153: Children's Reward Box, App Creation | The Business Brunch Podcast

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Feb 2024

Originally Broadcast On 18/02/24

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guests Sarah O'Reilly to talk about the app she created RewardTech, to help children fulfil their chores.Watch the video

Week 152: Oxford Brookes University and Business

Broadcast: Sunday, 11th Feb 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes Howard Feather, Giles Orr and Sarah Irons to talk all things business at Oxford Brookes University. Watch the video

Week 151: Ben and Rich Talk Business Brunch

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Feb 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes Rich Smith as they talk all things Business Brunch.Watch the video

Week 150: Family Law

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Jan 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guests Ruth Hawkins and Helen Bishop of Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP to talk about family law.Watch the video

Week 149: Business Growth, Exits, Developing Teams and General Business

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Jan 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guest Tim Grier to discuss business growth, exits, developing teams and general business.Watch the video

Week 148: Recruitment

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Jan 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guest Mark Hanaha of Dynamic Minds Recruitment to talk all about recruitment.Watch the video

Week 147: Health Considerations For 2024

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Jan 2024

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guests Sara Southey of The Southey Way, Karl Robins of Focus Chiropractic, and Ben Scurr of Project Active to talk about Heath considerations for 2024.Watch the video

Week 146: All about Sales

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Dec 2023

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guest Becky Colwell to discuss everything you should know about sales!Watch the video

Week 145: Property In Oxfordshire

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Dec 2023

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben welcomes Greg Thomson, Reuben Diffey, and Vinny Kumar to talk all about property in Oxfordshire.Watch the video

Week 144: Retirement

Broadcast: Sunday, 03rd Dec 2023

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guest James Butler to talk all about retirement.Watch the video

Week 143: Urban Element & Reman Parts

Broadcast: Sunday, 26th Nov 2023

This week on the Business Brunch, Ben Thompson welcomes special guests Jon Ellard of Reman Parts and Natasha Ellard of Urban Element to talk about how the businesses have collaborated and also the concept of the husband/wife business experience.Watch the video

Week 142: Intellectual Property for AI

Broadcast: Sunday, 19th Nov 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson discussing intellectual property for AI with Jessie Harrison of Mathys & Squire.Watch the video

Week 141: Big Charity Business Breakfast

Broadcast: Sunday, 12th Nov 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson discussing the upcoming Big Charity Business Breakfast with James Craddock of the Oxford Business Community Network, Nick Streeter of SpecialEffect, and Nikki Gracey of Sobell House Hospice.Watch the video

Week 140: Accountancy and Business Advisory Services

Broadcast: Sunday, 05th Nov 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson discussing accountancy and business advisory services with Valli Kalluri, Jennifer Sewell, and Marc Taylor of Critchleys.Watch the video

Week 139: Waste Management

Broadcast: Sunday, 29th Oct 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson discussing waste management with Tony Wells and Jonathan Gotham of RJS Waste Management UK Limited.Watch the video

Week 138: Advertising

Broadcast: Sunday, 22nd Oct 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson discussing advertising with Charles Cadbury of Say It Now, Hamish Law of Get Radio, and Mark Rayson of Starstream Photography.Watch the video

Week 137: Data Protection

Broadcast: Sunday, 15th Oct 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike discussing Data Protection with Kellie Peters and Regina Johnys, the Data Rockstars.Watch the video

Week 136: Digital PR Link Building

Broadcast: Sunday, 08th Oct 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike discussing Digital PR Link Building with special guest Fery Kaszoni of Search Intelligence.Watch the video

Week 135: Protecting Your Business

Broadcast: Sunday, 01st Oct 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike discussing how to protect your business with special guests Bill Scobie of the Federation of Small Businesses, Richard Easterbrook of Howden Insurance, and Julie Taylor of Fenton Elliott Solicitors.Watch the video

Week 134: The Best Ways To Grow A Business

Broadcast: Sunday, 24th Sep 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about the best ways to grow a business with special guest Paul Avins - The Grown UP Business CoachWatch the video

Week 133: Creation And Development Of An Ethical Product

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Sep 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about the creation and development of an ethical product with guest Rebecca Bennett of The Solid Bar CompanyWatch the video

Week 132: Effective Money Management

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Sep 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about effective money management with guests Heather Wood of Metro Bank and Steven Jacobs of HSBCWatch the video

Week 131: HR, Health, and Wellbeing

Broadcast: Sunday, 03rd Sep 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about HR, health and wellbeing with show sponsor and guest Sarah Cook of WeDo HR SupportWatch the video

Week 130: Reviewing The Last Few Weeks

Broadcast: Sunday, 27th Aug 2023

This week on the Business Brunch is a little bit different as Ben and Mike look back and reflect on all the shows from the last few weeks…Watch the video

Week 129: HR, Employment Law, and People

Broadcast: Sunday, 20th Aug 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about HR, employment law, and people with guests Rebecca Woolmington of HRCentral Limited, Rebecca Thompson, and Barry Ross of Crossland Employment SolicitorsWatch the video

Week 128: The Business Behind Grassroots Football

Broadcast: Sunday, 13th Aug 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about the business behind grassroots football with Liz Verrall of Berks & Bucks Football Association, Stefan Caira of Abingdon United Football Club, and Rob Porter of Oxford United in the CommunityWatch the video

Week 127: Sales

Broadcast: Sunday, 06th Aug 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben talking all things sales with Dylis Guyan and Steve VaughanWatch the video

Week 126: Writing And Publishing A Book

Broadcast: Sunday, 30th Jul 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben talking about writing and publishing a book with Ian Farrington of ProdevukWatch the video

Week 125: Charities

Broadcast: Sunday, 23rd Jul 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben talking about Charities with Naomi Stewart, Magda Charlton, and out very own Mike Foster!Watch the video

Week 124: AI

Broadcast: Sunday, 16th Jul 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about AI with James Craddock of Get Support IT Services and Jane Abbott of The Marketing ShedWatch the video

Week 123: Events

Broadcast: Sunday, 09th Jul 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about events with Daniel Osullivan, CEO of The Event Specialists GroupWatch the video

Week 122: Sustainable Logistics

Broadcast: Sunday, 02nd Jul 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about sustainable logistics with Rachel Hicks of Sky Wave Gin, and Anthony Tattersall and Melanie Tattersall of Darcica Logistics LimitedWatch the video

Week 121: Teams

Broadcast: Sunday, 25th Jun 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about teams with Mark Withers, Mike Thorne, and Alison GraceWatch the video

Week 120: Mapping Data

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Jun 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about supporting business decisions and solving problems with mapping data with Fiona Frost of EmpasiteWatch the video

Week 119: Software

Broadcast: Sunday, 11th Jun 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about how to select and use the best software for your business with Tim Ault, Naomi Coe, and Dan SparrowWatch the video

Week 118: Wealth and Later Life Planning

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Jun 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about wealth and later life planning with Peter Yearling, Ally Ilott, and Phil ColmerWatch the video

Week 117: Homes, Kitchens, and Bathrooms

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th May 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about home improvement with Daren Elsley, Emma Finneron and Martina LandhedWatch the video

Week 116: Tech Businesses In Oxfordshire

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st May 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about tech businesses in Oxfordshire with Nicola McConville, Sue Staunton, and Sarah HaywoodWatch the video

Week 115: Local Government Initiatives

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th May 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about local government initiatives with Ryan Johnson and Tim ParkhouseWatch the video

Week 114: Graduate Programmes

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th May 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about Graduate Programmes with Aoife Griffin and Cara Cullen of Thompson & Terry RecruitmentWatch the video

Week 113: Sobell House Hospice

Broadcast: Sunday, 30th Apr 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about how businesses can best support chatities with Nikki Gracey of Sobell House HospiceWatch the video

Week 112: Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 23rd Apr 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all thing marketing with Josh Cox, Ian Lawry, and Jane AbbottWatch the video

Week 111: Artificial Intelligence

Broadcast: Sunday, 16th Apr 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about AI with Karim Sekkat, CEO of Oxford Engineering Ltd & Member of the Board of Advisors at AI ForumWatch the video

Week 110: Work-Life Balance

Broadcast: Sunday, 09th Apr 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about the myth of the work-life balance with Nila Matthews of Awakening FlowWatch the video

Week 109: Digital Health

Broadcast: Sunday, 02nd Apr 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all things digital health with Megan Morys-Carter of The Hill, and Henry Majed of MyMyndWatch the video

Week 108: Sales

Broadcast: Sunday, 26th Mar 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all things sales with Nick Babington of The ChaparWatch the video

Week 107: Resilience

Broadcast: Sunday, 19th Mar 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about resilience for business owners with guests Lisa LLoyd and David GreenawayWatch the video

Week 106: B Corp

Broadcast: Sunday, 12th Mar 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about B Corps with guests Paul Mabbutt and Chris Williams of JenningsWatch the video

Week 105: PR

Broadcast: Sunday, 05th Mar 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about how to stand out as an expert and generate sustained coverage for your business with guests Tim Prizeman, Samantha Harman, and Greig Box TurnbullWatch the video

Week 104: Finance

Broadcast: Sunday, 26th Feb 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all things finance with Luke Hanratty of Saffery Champness and Nick Mason of Wagner Mason Accountants LtdWatch the video

Week 103: IT Support

Broadcast: Sunday, 19th Feb 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about why businesses need IT support with Get Support IT Services Limited's James Craddock and Hamish LawWatch the video

Week 102: Hospitality and the High Street

Broadcast: Sunday, 12th Feb 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about how hospitality and the high streets have adjusted to the challenges of recent years guest Jill Carver of Added IngredientsWatch the video

Week 101: Training

Broadcast: Sunday, 05th Feb 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about training with guests Regina Johnys of Databasix UK Ltd, Joanne Baker of Emerald TPDS Ltd, and Sandra Dibling of Oxfordshire MindWatch the video

Week 100: What's Changed In The World Of Business?

Broadcast: Sunday, 29th Jan 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all about what has changed in the world of business over the last two years with guests Kellie Peters of Databasix UK Ltd, Alex Minchin, the founder of Zest Digital, and Jane Fryatt of face2faceHRWatch the video

Week 99: Digital Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 22nd Jan 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all things digital marketing with guest Louis Lobban of Zest DigitalWatch the video

Week 98: Recruitment

Broadcast: Sunday, 15th Jan 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking all things Recruitment with guests Luke Warner, Lorraine Thompson and Joseph EdneyWatch the video

Week 97: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Broadcast: Sunday, 08th Jan 2023

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about Health, Fitness and Wellbeing with guests Sara Southey, Ann Marie Robinson (Davies), and Olly ReesWatch the video

Week 96: Business Constipation

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Dec 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about Business Constipation with guests Sally Green of Sally G Marketing, and Jenny Gordon of Jenuine Consulting LtdWatch the video

Week 95: Presenting Your Business in the Best Way

Broadcast: Sunday, 11th Dec 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about how we can present our businesses in the best way with guests Kirsty van den Bulk, Ian Lawry, and Adam CuddyWatch the video

Week 94: Managing Food Waste

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Dec 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about how Oxfordshire businesses can manage food waste and lower their carbon footprint with guests Spencer Lawes of Oxford Food Hub and Debora Brand of GatineauWatch the video

Week 93: The Oxford Business Community Network

Broadcast: Sunday, 27th Nov 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about the story of The Oxford Business Community Network with guest Mike Foster, The Entrepreneur's MentorWatch the video

Week 92: Career Initiatives

Broadcast: Sunday, 20th Nov 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about how Oxfordshire businesses can support career initiatives with guests Stuart George, Brian McNamee, and Helen HainesWatch the video

Week 91: HR

Broadcast: Sunday, 13th Nov 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about HR with show sponsor Sarah Cook of WeDo HR SupportWatch the video

Week 90: Considerations for your business at different life stages

Broadcast: Sunday, 06th Nov 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking about the considerations for your business at different life stages from start up to scaling to becoming a grown-up business with guests Darren Aston of Aston and James, Mariana Morris of Fruto studio, and Tom Hanney of Heyford Bike Service & RepairWatch the video

Week 89: Property and Lending

Broadcast: Sunday, 30th Oct 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking practical advice on property and lending with guests Marc Kavanagh of MK Mortgages and Sam Jones of NGI FinanceWatch the video

Week 88: Business in Oxfordshire

Broadcast: Sunday, 23rd Oct 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all things business in Oxfordshire with guests Mark Rayson of Starstream, Mark Toovey of Alfresco Exterior Cleaning, and Howard Feather.Watch the video

Week 87: Property

Broadcast: Sunday, 16th Oct 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about property with guests Alex Glass, Elliott Moore, and Reuben DiffeyWatch the video

Week 86: What's topical in the world of business?

Broadcast: Sunday, 09th Oct 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about what's topical right now in the world of business with special guest Rich Smith of Get RadioWatch the video

Week 85: Bringing a Product to Market

Broadcast: Sunday, 02nd Oct 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about bringing a product to market and promoting it for sale with guests Julie Macken of Neve's Bees, Liam Hughes of GripSeven, and Ashley Cavers of the Wonky Food CompanyWatch the video

Week 84: Later Life Planning

Broadcast: Sunday, 25th Sep 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about later life planning with guests Richard Hayes of Kept Assets Limited, Bob Marsden of Promedica24 UK, and Nick Chaitow of Wren SterlingWatch the video

Week 83: Work-Life Balance

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Sep 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about work-life balance and creating an environment where everyone thrives with guests Gill Gayk, Helen Joy, and Melanie FrancisWatch the video

Week 82: Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Sep 2022

This week Ben and Mike are joined by Mary Thomas, Sally Green and Rachel Cox to talk all things marketing!Watch the video

Week: 81 Zip Us In

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Aug 2022

This week Ben and Mike are joined by by founder & CEO of Zip us in, Kate Bell, to discuss her business, her journey, and her experiences.
Her latest business is an example of personally experiencing a problem, creating a solution and bringing it to market.
Kate has appeared on Dragons Den, successfully pitched to large retailers and now distributes her products worldwide.Watch the video

Week 80: Charities

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Aug 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about how businesses and charities can collaborate to create a win=win with guests Jamie Miller of Headway Oxfordshire, Sabiene North of Be Free Young Carers and Caroline Sinclair of Ronald McDonald House CharitiesWatch the video

Week 79: Future of Oxfordshire Transport

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Aug 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about the future of transport in Oxfordshire with guests Nick Allen of Thame Cars, Bruce Galliford of RAW Charging and Phil Southall of Oxford Bus Company (currently on secondment to Go Ahead Group)Watch the video

Week 78: Financial Considerations for Small Business Owners

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Aug 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about the financial considerations for a small business owner with guests Sam Jones of NGI Finance, Tracy Smart of The Smart Team, and Ady Suter of Timms Wealth Management Ltd Watch the video

Week 77: Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 31st Jul 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about how businesses can increase their reach through their marketing with guests Simon Bradley, The Funnel Investor, Paul Coombes of Beyond Your Brand, and Neil Ginger of Ginger DigitalWatch the video

Week 76: Publishing and Promoting Your Own Book

Broadcast: Sunday, 24th Jul 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about the process of writing a book and how to promote it with guests Rowan Waller of Wallers Estate Agents LTD, Sarah Fletcher of Mushroom Soufflé - Social Media Magic and Ian Farrington of ProdevukWatch the video

Week 75: Mental Health

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Jul 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike, talking all things mental health and its impact on local businesses with guests James Constable of Get Support, John Houston of South Moreton Boxing Club, and Bobby Alsworth and Mandy Gunn of Oxfordshire Mind.Watch the video

Week 74: Healthy Working Life

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Jul 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about how we can stay healthy whilst working in an office with guests Darren Aston of Aston and James, Karl Robins of Focus Chiropractic, and Marcin Frycia of Pure GymWatch the video

Week 73: Presenting Yourself in the Best Way

Broadcast: Sunday, 03rd Jul 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about how business owners can present themselves in the best way with guests Akanksha Agarwal of Akanksha Agarwal Photography, and Samantha Harman, the Style EditorWatch the video

Week 72: Ben and Mike Review of 2022 So Far

Broadcast: Sunday, 26th Jun 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson and Mike Foster: This week Ben and Mike reflect back on the past 70 shows and 200+ Oxfordshire guests they've featured so far!Watch the video

Week 71: Customer Service and the Customer Journey

Broadcast: Sunday, 19th Jun 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about customer service and how the customer journey has changed since the pandemic with guests:
Andy M. of Oodle Car Finance, Louise Puddifoot of Willow and Puddifoot, Clare Edwards of Smeg UKWatch the video

Week 70: Apps, Advertising and Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 12th Jun 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike all about advertising, apps and marketing with guests: Kirk Dennyschene of bluezonemobilemedia, Clive Taylor of WitneyLetterbox Lianne Johnson of element6applicationsWatch the video

Week 69: Innovation to Market

Broadcast: Sunday, 05th Jun 2022

Fascinating episode of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike this week discussing innovation to market with Duncan McKay of Aistetic, Rakesh Roshan of OXSIGHT and Gregg Bayes-Brown of Oxford University InnovationWatch the video

Week 68: Aligning Branding, Marketing and Sales

Broadcast: Sunday, 29th May 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike with Andrew Hancock and Nick Hughes of the Konnect Solutions Partnership talking about aligning your brand, marketing and salesWatch the video

Week 67: Business and Art

Broadcast: Sunday, 22nd May 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike and something a little different this week looking at art and business with their three fantastic guests David Harber of David Harber, Emma Finneron of ByEmmajaneinteriors and Jo Smith of GreenArtWatch the video

Week 66: Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 15th May 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike this week discussing marketing with Oxfordshire entrepreneurs with Duray Pretorius of Viaduct Generation, Ryan Irving of Ri Web, Aoife Griffin of Thompson & Terry RecruitmentWatch the video

Week 64: Story Telling and Media

Broadcast: Sunday, 01st May 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike this week speaking with Damon Embling of Headline Media UK Training & Consultancy about story telling and media trainingWatch the video

Week 63: The 2022 Office

Broadcast: Sunday, 24th Apr 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking with Oxfordshire's leading business and on this weeks show the topic of discussion was what the 2022 office looks like with: Andrew Trevelyan of TieTa, Emma McGregor of Bloxham Mill Business Centre, Graham Hutchings of ProfitAbilityWatch the video

Week 62: Ben Thompson

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Apr 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike where Sundays show focused on Ben and the Oxfordshire recruitment sectorWatch the video

Week 61: Funding and Innovation

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Apr 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike where the topic was funding for business with Fionnula Costello of Innovate UK, Monika Dabrowska of InnovactionGlobal, Phil Shadbolt of The Zeta GroupWatch the video

Week 60: Tourism

Broadcast: Sunday, 03rd Apr 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike focusing on tourism this week with guests Jeanette Howse of Tourism South East, Katrina Rowton Lee of The Courtyard & The Hedgerow at Wainhill, Claire McNicol of Courtyard by Marriott Oxford SouthWatch the video

Week 59: Marketing

Broadcast: Sunday, 27th Mar 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike was all about marketing this week with guests, Luke Terzino of Urban Element, Anne-Marie Hicks of Style Acre, Jane Abbott of The Marketing Shed UKWatch the video

Week 58: Data

Broadcast: Sunday, 20th Mar 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike this week was about the power of Data with, Regina Johnys of Databasix UK Ltd, Abigail Richings of Spacetime Development at Harwell Campus, Amanda Claesens of Ace Market ResearchWatch the video

Week 57: Networking

Broadcast: Sunday, 13th Mar 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike was all about networking this week with: Howard Feather, a Business advisor, Stefan Thomas the author of Business Networking for Dummies, Nicki Campling from Barclays Eagle LabsWatch the video

Week 56: Taking The Plunge

Broadcast: Thursday, 03rd Mar 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike talking this week about taking the plunge in business. On this weeks show, Hector Forwood of Comtura, Alex Biffin of Devon Card, Ben Laval of BiomeWatch the video

Week 55: Going Green

Broadcast: Sunday, 27th Feb 2022

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Week 54: Mike Foster The Entrepreneurs Mentor

Broadcast: Sunday, 20th Feb 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and... special guest Mike Foster. Mike will be sharing his tips and expertise to help out business's large and small, get your notepads at the ready!Watch the video

Week 53: HR

Broadcast: Sunday, 13th Feb 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike and a chance to get to know the shows sponsors a little better WeDo HR Support Watch the video

Week 52: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Broadcast: Sunday, 06th Feb 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike on this weeks show: Tom Shaw of Fitness & Wellbeing Hub, Yasmin Strong of Grace & Gravity, Natalie Davis of Thewellbeingirl. This weeks show was all about the health, fitness and wellbeing of your businessWatch the video

Week 51: Planning For Later Life

Broadcast: Sunday, 30th Jan 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike. This weeks show was all about preparing you and your business for later life with: Andrew Brackenbury of Keep Trust Planning and Liz Maudsley Financial PlanningWatch the video

Week 50: R&D

Broadcast: Sunday, 23rd Jan 2022

The Business Brunch with Ben and Mike with Matt Brown of Quorbit Alan Sowden of Chapman Robinson and Moore Accountants and Vincent Seddon of TBAT Innovation. This weeks topic of conversation was R&DWatch the video

Week 49: Property

Broadcast: Sunday, 16th Jan 2022

Chatting all things Oxfordshire property with Ben and Mike were Sarah Evans of Cardea Lettings, Imran Lokhon of Modus Investments and Robert MacSymon of ASC Finance Watch the video

Week 48: The Story of Get Radio

Broadcast: Sunday, 09th Jan 2022

Happy New Year and what a way to kick of the new year with Ben and Mike chatting to the founders of Get Radio James Craddock and Rich Smith. Kicking off 2022 and to celebrate its 1st Birthday the boys talk with Get Radio founders James Craddock and Rich Smith about starting the station, their love of radio and plans for 2022Watch the video

Week 47: Reflection and the future of business

Broadcast: Sunday, 19th Dec 2021

Ben and Mike take a look back and forward in what has been an incredible year for the Business Brunch- speaking to over 150 local Oxfordshire business all of whom were willing to help and share expertise across the sectorWatch the video

Week 46: The New Way Of Working

Broadcast: Sunday, 12th Dec 2021

Today's guests are Roy Magara of Magara Law Jenny Gordon of Consult Jeniune & Jarrod Martin of WeDo HR and Ben and Mike we're leading the round table discussion on the new way of workingWatch the video

Week 45: Frank Nigriello from Unipart

Broadcast: Sunday, 05th Dec 2021

We'll be talking restart for SME's, working patterns & climate changeWatch the video

Week 44: Careers After Sport

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Nov 2021

The Business Brunch this week was definitely one for the Oxford United Official fans with James Constable, Steve Basham and Eddie Odehambio talking careers after professional footballWatch the video

Week 43: Risk Management

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Nov 2021

Risk Management was the subject of conversation on this weeks Business Brunch with Ben and Mike with Mark Ward of Lost Boys Detective Agency, Ben Jones of Traced and David Turney of Avery LawWatch the video

Week 42: Branding

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Nov 2021

On this weeks episode of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike the topic of discussion was branding your business with three great guests Nicola Barreto of Brookes Enterprise Support, Simon Gunn of Thunder, Akanksha Agarwal of Akanksha Agarwal PhotographyWatch the video

Week 41: Planning for an early retirement

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Nov 2021

On this weeks Business Brunch Ben and Mike were joined by their great friend and of the Oxford Business Community- James ButlerWatch the video

Week 40: Apprenticeships

Broadcast: Sunday, 24th Oct 2021

On this weeks Business Brunch with Ben and Mike the topic of conversation was Apprenticeships in business with three wonderful guests Justin Merritt of Ignite Sport UK, Caroline Walton of Explosive Learning Solutions and Melanie Ringer of OxLEPS Skills Watch the video

Week 39: Marketing with a Focus On Digital

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Oct 2021

On the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike they were discussing marketing specifically the switch to digital with their wonderful guests John F Kennedy of Flexible Funding, Mariana Morris of Fruto Studio, Jon Ellard of Ellard Outloud Watch the video

Week 38: Planning For Later Life

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Oct 2021

Week 38 of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike and the round table discussion was planning you and your business for later life with our guests Richard Jeffcock of Equity Release Partnership, Philippa Rumary of Woodstock Solicitors and Donald Tsang of Frizzell Wealth ManagementWatch the video

Week 37: Business and Charity

Broadcast: Sunday, 26th Sep 2021

This week on the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike we look at the ways business work with charities with guests Andrew Baker from Play2Give, Tim Wraith from Sobel House and Tim Tarby-Donald the Charity Ninja Watch the video

Week 36: How to Protect Your Business

Broadcast: Saturday, 18th Sep 2021

Week 36 of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike and the topic of conversation was how to project your business with guests Neil O'Regan of Shawcity, Jo Spencer of Spencer Insurance and James Craddock of Get Support IT Services.Watch the video

Week 35: A Look Back at the Last 35 Weeks

Broadcast: Saturday, 11th Sep 2021

This week for The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we had no guests but we reflected back on our past 35 shows, adding a few of our own thoughtsWatch the video

Week 34: Personal Management and Development

Broadcast: Sunday, 29th Aug 2021

This weeks episode of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike focuses on personal management and development with guest Jackie Fitzgerald from Alquimia Coaching & Development and Lightning Process Practitioner Teodora Pile Watch the video

Week 33: UKs No1 Motivational Business Speaker

Broadcast: Sunday, 22nd Aug 2021

Something a bit different this week with the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike as they welcomed the UKs No1 Motivational Business Speaker Brad Burton. An inspiring and captivating conversation which will challenge anyone in business to ask "why not?" Watch the video

Week 32: Retail

Broadcast: Sunday, 15th Aug 2021

This weeks episode of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike featured Iain Nicholson from Oxford City Council, Daniel Greenall from Oxford Vapours and Andrew Wood of Little Wheels

This week the topic of discussion was around retail Watch the video

Week 31: The World of Work

Broadcast: Sunday, 08th Aug 2021

On this weeks episode of the Business Brunch with Ben and Mike they were joined by Joy Foster of TechPixies, Hogan O'Dowda of WPA Healthcare Oxford and Rebecca Woolmington of HR Central

This week the discussion centred around the world of work Watch the video

Week 30: Business Legalities

Broadcast: Sunday, 01st Aug 2021

On week 30 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Paul Hayward of Blake Morgan, Vicki Strachan of Strachan IP and Leon Arnold of Freeths

This week the topic of conversation is how business' should prepare from a legal point of view Watch the video

Week 29: Oxfordshire Business

Broadcast: Sunday, 25th Jul 2021

On week 29 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Ted Yates from Your Money Friend and Rowan Waller of Waller Estate Agents

This week the focus was on Oxfordshire businesses as a whole Watch the video

Week 28: Finance

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Jul 2021

On week 28 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Matt Williams of Cypher, Tracy Smart of The Smart Team and Sam Jones of NGI Finance.

This week the topic of conversation centred about the financial impact of COVID but also how business should be using their finances.Watch the video

Week 27: Travel

Broadcast: Sunday, 11th Jul 2021

On week 27 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Jonathan Drew of The Explorations Company, Rachel Tredwell of Not Just Travel and Theo Chapman and Ben Ryder of Theo’s Gap

The Topic of conversation was the impact the pandemic has had on the travel industry and how it will bounce back.Watch the video

Week 26: The Arts

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Jul 2021

On week 26 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Mike Woodward of Opera Anywhere, Giles Stoakley of Creation Theatre and Vanessa Woodward of Sunningwell school of Arts.

The Topic of conversation was the impact the pandemic has had on businesses from the arts and what the future holds. Watch the video

Week 25: Armed Forces Day

Broadcast: Wednesday, 30th Jun 2021

To mark the 25th edition of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by our kind sponsor, Cath Convery of Explosive Learning Solutions, along with Mick Latter of Focus ecommerce & marketing and Marc Kavanagh of MK Mortgages.

To celebrate Armed Forces Day, we spoke about how Oxfordshire businesses could benefit from supporting our local military personnel. Watch the video

Get Radio Business Brunch - Week 25 Armed Forces Day

Week 24: Twin Town Special

Broadcast: Sunday, 20th Jun 2021

On week 24 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Brendon Cross of STL Communications, Peter Smith of The M Group and Nick Streeter from the charity, Special Effect.

The topic of conversation was the Twin Town Challenge 2022 - the charity event that brings Oxfordshire together in 150 cars to raise money for such a worthy cause. Watch the video

Week 23: How to Make Your Business Look Its Best

Broadcast: Sunday, 13th Jun 2021

On week 23 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Paul Jarvis of KMS Litho

Rachel Cox of Amica Marketing and Jackie Cross of Jacqueline Cross Photography.

The topic of conversation was how to make your business look it's best!Watch the video

Week 22: Why Health and Wellbeing is so Important For Us All

Broadcast: Sunday, 06th Jun 2021

On week 22 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Nicola Graham of Tops Health, Sara Southey of The Southey Way and Anne Marie Robinson of BMR Health & Wellbeing.

The topic of conversation was why health and wellbeing is so important for us allWatch the video

Week 21: How Our Towns Will Change Post-Pandemic and Indeed the Building Sector as a Whole.

Broadcast: Sunday, 30th May 2021

On week 21 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Mark Smith of Paul Basham Associates and Jayne Norris of Edgars.

The topic of conversation was about how our towns will change post-pandemic and indeed the building sector as a whole. Watch the video

Week 20: What Do Businesses Need to Consider When Thinking About Their Training

Broadcast: Sunday, 23rd May 2021

On week 20 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Mary Thomas of Concise Training, Sam Stretton of Logicom Hub and Graham Matthews of Tactical Tuition.

We were discussing what do businesses need to consider when thinking about their training. Watch the video

Week 19: The Best Way to Start a Science or Tech Business in Oxfordshire

Broadcast: Sunday, 16th May 2021

On week 19 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Nicki Campling, the Ecosystem Manager of Barclays Eagle Labs, Matt Brown of Quorbit Ltd and the founders of Oxlabs Ltd - Mike Lawson and Shefali Sharma.

Our experts were discussing the best way to start a Science or Tech business in OxfordshireWatch the video

Week 18: How We Can Market Our Business and Make It Measurable

Broadcast: Sunday, 09th May 2021

On week 18 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Sally Green of Sally G Marketing & YMS, Josh Cox of Prystine Web Solutions and Sarah Fletcher of Mushroom Soufflé.

The topic was about how we can all market our business and make it measurable. Watch the video

Week 17: How Important is Creativity and How Can Businesses Large and Small Can Deliver It

Broadcast: Sunday, 02nd May 2021

On week 17 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Brian Mitchell of Rebellion, Andrew Hancock of Brand Asylum and Matt Eastland-Jones of Story Ninety-Four.

The topic of discussion was how important is creativity and how can businesses large and small can deliver it. Watch the video

Week 16: Planning for Exit

Broadcast: Sunday, 25th Apr 2021

Our guests this week on The Business Brunch with Ben Thompson & Mike Foster on Get Radio were Val King of BFG associates, Paul Avins - Entrepreneur and Business Coach and Carl Tomlinson of Brasenose business services and VFDnet.

The topic for discussion: planning the exit of your business.Watch the video

Week 15: Why Purposeful Business is so Important

Broadcast: Sunday, 18th Apr 2021

To mark the 15th edition of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we invited 3 inspiring purposeful business leaders to explore why purposeful business is so important.

On the show, we were joined by Grant Hayward of Collaborant, Sarah Jordan of Y.O.U. Underwear and Matt Elliott of Tap Social Movement.Watch the video

Week 14: Making the Transition from Corporate Life to Being Self-Employed

Broadcast: Sunday, 11th Apr 2021

Making the transition from corporate life to being self-employed can be so daunting, but a common transition to make.

We were joined by Billie O’Connor of Goring Gap Wildlife Walks, Simon Bradley of Percent Edge and Amanda Howe of MySerendipity, who have all recently made the transition. Watch the video

Week 13: Helping Local Business and the Economy

Broadcast: Sunday, 04th Apr 2021

On the 13th edition of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike, we were joined by Phil Southall, the Managing Director of Oxford Bus Company, Ozayr Khan, the Marketing Director at Royal Cars and Richard Venables, a Director of VSL & Partners.

With our 3 guests, we discussed why it is so important that we all champion our county and help bring business to Oxfordshire for the benefit of other businesses and of course the local economy.Watch the video

Week 12: Financial Assets - How to Sell Your Home

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Mar 2021

The home is the biggest financial asset of most business owners, so to mark the 12th edition of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we found out the best way to sell it.

We were joined by local experts Niki Schafer, Niki Schafer Interior Design, Ajay Kumar of Cherry Picked Residential and Mark Toovey of the Alfresco Group. Watch the video

Week 11: How people and teams impact the success of our businesses

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Mar 2021

On week 11 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike the topic of conversation was focused on how do people and teams impact the success of our businesses.

We were joined by local experts Kathryn Jeacock of DBKT Coaching, Melanie Greene of Inspire Transformation and Graham Hutchings of ProfitAbility. Watch the video

Week 10: Business Networking Special

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Mar 2021

To mark the 10th show of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike, the listeners enjoyed an extended 'business networking special' hosted by Ben Thompson & Mike Foster, who own The Oxford Business Community Network.

We were joined by fellow Oxfordshire networking leaders, Stefan Thomas the author of Business Networking for Dummies, Cathy Dunbabin of OpenDoorz, Martin Ridewood of BNI, Su Copeland of the STEM Advisers Hub, Lisa-Marie Mallier of Buzz and Neil Davis of Sterling.Watch the video

Week 9: Budget Special

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Mar 2021

On week 9 the listeners enjoyed a 'Budget Special' and we were discussing how the recent budget will impact Oxfordshire businesses. Thanks to our guests, Nick Mason of Wagner Mason Accountants, Ian Roberts of Cashflow Creators and Gary Hamilton of Hamilton Accounts we were able to give the listeners some really practical advice.Watch the video

Week 8: How the lockdowns and restrictions have impacted the events and wedding sectors

Broadcast: Sunday, 28th Feb 2021

For week 8 of The Business Brunch with Ben & Mike, we were discussing how the lockdowns and restrictions have impacted the events and wedding sectors, and indeed our guests views on the recent roadmap. We were joined by Chris Jones of Boys and Girls Promotions, Keeley Dennyschene of Hilton Garden Inn and Alison Hargreaves of Guides for BridesWatch the video

Week 7: How businesses can use data to run their business or to disrupt their marketplace

Broadcast: Sunday, 21st Feb 2021

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Week 6: What do you LOVE about Business?

Broadcast: Sunday, 14th Feb 2021

Hear from Alex Glass of easyStorage, Renee Watson of The Curiosity Box & Tony Hobbs of Chapman Robinson and Moore Accountants. Show number six of the Get Radio Business Brunch, Ben & Mike's guests this week discuss what they LOVE about business.Watch the video

Week 5: How do businesses build their businesses within a community

Broadcast: Sunday, 07th Feb 2021

We're joined this week by Darren Aston of Aston and James and Nick Hughes FISM of Dynamic Coach Group.

We explore what makes a business part of the community and how our guests have done exactly that.Watch the video

Week 4: What Makes a Good Team, How Businesses Develop Their Talent and Get The Best From Their People.

Broadcast: Sunday, 31st Jan 2021

Onto our fourth show where we were joined by Hayley Monks from Think Inspire & Create, Daniel Ede from Ede Homes and Ali Bell from Fitbox.

Moving away from Covid we explored what makes a good team, how businesses develop their talent with care and as a result get the best from their people.Watch the video

Week 3: How The Pandemic Has Impacted Events, The Property Sector and Football

Broadcast: Sunday, 24th Jan 2021

During our third show we were joined by Greg Barnes of Breckon & Breckon, Mick Livesey of Oxford City Football Club and Daniel Osullivan of Red Cactus Group.

We debated the hot topic of how COVID has impacted businesses and our 3 guests shared their experience on how the pandemic has impacted events, the property sector and football.Watch the video

Week 2: The New Normal and Practical Advice

Broadcast: Sunday, 17th Jan 2021

On our second show we were joined by Beverley Sunderland of Crossland Employment Solicitors, Greig Box-Turnbull of Fortitude Communications and an owner of the Oxford City Stars Ice Hockey team and Emma McGregor from Bloxham Mill Business Centre.

Our experts spoke about what the return to the office would look like and how businesses would need to adapt to the new normal with some practical advice for the listeners.Watch the video

Week 1: COVID and Brexit

Broadcast: Sunday, 10th Jan 2021

To kick off the Business Brunch with Ben & Mike we were joined by Kellie Peters of Databasix, Alex Minchin of Zest Digital and Jane Fryatt of Face to Face HR.

We started by debating the hot topic of what the business world is looking like with COVID and Brexit going into 2021 with our 3 guests, who all had some top tips from their sectWatch the video

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