In the fifth episode of the Solent LEP podcast, Local Growth Programme Manager Kate Cloud explores the subject of diversity in business - what this means, why it's important and the benefits and challenges for businesses and employees. Guests include Becky Richens from Fedcap and Raja Ali, a business owner who runs the IBD Partnership.
Mar 24, 2022
34 min
Episode 4 of the Solent LEP Podcast takes a look at the green agenda. James Ford speaks to Will Adeney from the Wessex Green Hub about sustainability and regeneration and how business can work towards becoming more environmentally-conscious. The LEP's Green & Sustainable Business Hub https://solentlep.org.uk/green-sustainable-business-hub/The LEP's Sustainable Business Support Programme https://solentlep.org.uk/green-sustainable-business-hub/what-business-support-is-available/
Feb 7, 2022
23 min
Episode 3 of the Solent LEP Podcast takes a look at the subject of apprenticeships and skills, focusing on the skills challenges businesses face and the support and funding available to them.Solent LEP's James Ford speaks to Jodi Fair, who's the Apprenticeship and Skills Hub Manager for the Solent Region, and an apprentice, Jodie Edmunds.
Jan 13, 2022
28 min
In this second episode of the Solent LEP podcast, Local Growth Programme Manager Kate Cloud speaks to Frances Fawcett from International Trade Matters about the changes, challenges and opportunities of post-Brexit trading.
Nov 22, 2021
26 min
In this very first episode of the Solent LEP Podcast, we speak to Chris Hill, who's the director of e-commerce consultancy, Runwaye.
Sep 30, 2021
28 min