It’s something which is so high on the agenda now, in a way we simply haven’t seen before. Customers are demanding less packaging. We’re becoming conscious about food miles and realising the impact of fast fashion on our environment and the people actually making the clothes. And how environmentally friendly is our workplace? … [Read more...]
The Business of Cambridge: Money
In this episode, we’re talking about…money! How you get it, what you do with it, how you bring in even more. We’re particularly thinking about small businesses, who need to be on top of cashflow, forecasting, and late payments if they are going to survive in today’s changeable economy. … [Read more...]
The Business of Cambridge: How to innovate
We know how crucial innovation is to the success of a business and the wider economy, but how does it work in practice? Is it simply about the core idea, or about getting the process right? We’re familiar with the phrase, ‘it’s good to fail’, but how do you fail well so there’s a good outcome at the end? And what happens if you run out of money! … [Read more...]
The Business of Cambridge: Digital Strategy 2020
We’ve moved on from the days when the question was, “Does my business need a website?” Now we think more about where we focus our attention, how to get the different strands, channels and content working together to get results for your business. … [Read more...]
The Business of Cambridge: How to build a strong team
Sue Keogh and guests Kate Hilyard from fast-growing life sciences startup Healx, and Anna Harvey from established accountancy firm Price Bailey, discover how to build a strong team and discussing the positive impact this can have on your business. … [Read more...]
The Business of Cambridge: Tales of Retail
Sue Keogh is joined by Harriet Kelsall, who launched her bespoke jewellery business in 1998 and now trades from her beautiful shop on Green Street in Cambridge, and John Hoyle from brand new startup Sook, which has just opened up at the Grafton Centre and offers space for retailers to book by the hour. … [Read more...]
The Business of Cambridge: How do you build a brand?
Is it just a logo, or does it shape how we feel about an organisation? In this episode host Sue Keogh is joined by Ian James from the newly and beautifully renovated University Arms, and Sally Webster from Anglia Ruskin University, whose bold new branding is making them stand out against the competition. 4/12 … [Read more...]