Episode 55: Making more than an entrance, with Stuart Burlton
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.
Episode 54: Business insolvencies are on the rise – how to manage your exposure
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.
Episode 53: Merch turns tech for enterprising Stuart
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.
Episode 52: How Streets Banking and Finance is supporting SME’s and owner managed businesses
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to our Head of Banking & Finance, Martyn Shakespear, about the work of his team in supporting businesses and gain an overview of the challenges and trends in business finance and funding.
Episode 51: Working Lunch special edition – Subhash Chatterjee, Founder of One SC Media and tenant at the Enterprise Centre, University of Hull
In this episode, James speaks with Subhash Chatterjee, Founder of One SC Media and tenant at the Enterprise Centre, University of Hull
Episode 50: Working Lunch special edition – Dr Antonio Malfense Fierro, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Hull
In this episode, James speaks with Dr Antonio Malfense Fierro, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Hull – available here from 12 noon
Episode 49: Working Lunch special edition – Sarah Clark, Operations Manager at Aura Innovation and Shaun Chatterton, Chief Executive & Founder of Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd
In this episode, James speaks with Sarah Clark, Operations Manager at Aura Innovation and Shaun Chatterton, Chief Executive & Founder of Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd – available here from 12 noon
Episode 48: Working Lunch special edition – Mike Thompson, Student Start-up and Incubation Manager at the University of Hull
In this episode, James speaks with Mike Thompson, Student Start-up and Incubation Manager at the University of Hull
Episode 47: Working Lunch special edition – Rhiannon Beeson, Interim Chair of Young Enterprise (Humber Region) and Founder of Be Brand
In this episode, James speaks with Rhiannon Beeson, Interim Chair of Young Enterprise (Humber Region) and Founder of Be Brand.
Episode 46: Sisters with more than a thought when it comes to an enterprising idea
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to Sam Tindale, Financial Adviser and Managing Director of Tower House Wealth Management, about what individuals and business owners may need to do and consider from a tax and financial perspective as we approach 5th April 2023.