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Business Brunch Episode Week: 81 Zip Us In
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.
Business Brunch Episode Week 80: Charities
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 Charities
Business Brunch Episode Week 79: Future of Oxfordshire Transport
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)
Business Brunch Episode Week 78: Financial Considerations for Small Business Owners
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
Business Brunch Episode Week 77: Marketing
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 Digital
Business Brunch Episode Week 76: Publishing and Promoting Your Own Book
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 Prodevuk
Business Brunch Episode Week 75: Mental Health
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.
Business Brunch Episode Week 74: Healthy Working Life
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 Gym
Business Brunch Episode Week 73: Presenting Yourself in the Best Way
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 Editor
Business Brunch Episode Week 72: Ben and Mike Review of 2022 So Far
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!
Business Brunch Episode Week 71: Customer Service and the Customer Journey
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 UK
Business Brunch Episode Week 70: Apps, Advertising and Marketing
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 element6applications