Thinking Commercially
Thinking Commercially
Bright Network
Bright Network's Ben Triggs and commercial awareness guru and author Chris Stoakes discuss some of the key business trends of our time. Made for students and recent graduates, Thinking Commercially keeps things simple, developing your understanding of the business world and critical thinking about companies, sectors and the economy as a whole.
Episode 21 - REITs, strikes, cost of living & business of football
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss what are REITs, why there's so much strike action, the cost of living crisis this winter and the business of football.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Dec 9, 2022
55 min
Episode 20 - mini budget, remote working, money laundering & Gen Z
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss why the markets were shaken by the mini-budget, bosses attitudes to remote working, money laundering and Gen Z's expectations from the working world.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Oct 25, 2022
53 min
Episode 19 - special: ace applications & starting your first job
It's series 3 and we start with a special episode of Thinking Commercially. Chris and Ben are joined by Hannah Salton and Jake Schogger for an application and starting in the world of work special. We give you practical tips to impress during an interview and on your first week, as well as giving you a key understanding of how businesses actually work.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Sep 16, 2022
55 min
Episode 18 - price rises, rail strikes, economic productivity & wellbeing tips
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss how we can reduce the impact of inflation, striking on the railway and productivity in the UK economy. Plus, we discuss wellbeing in your early career and hobbies which have taken off (including gardening). We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Jun 24, 2022
51 min
Episode 17 - Twitter, a recession, decline of cash & shopper returns
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss Elon Musk's Twitter offer, the potential for a recession later this year, should cash be completely phased out and why stores are charging for returns.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
May 24, 2022
54 min
Episode 16 - P&O, the tax year, influencers & flexible working
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss the P&O saga, the new tax year and what this means for business, the boom of influencers and flexible working.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Apr 20, 2022
55 min
Episode 15 - economic sanctions, tech M&A, going meat-free & the Post Office
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss economic sanctions and asset freezing, M&A activity of the big five tech firms, Beyond Meat and the meat-free trend and the future of the the Post Office.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Mar 18, 2022
52 min
Episode 14 - UK's economic growth, Peloton, oil prices and returning to the office
We've reached the half way mark for this series but the insights don't stop. In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss growth in the UK economy, Peloton and other businesses that thrived during lockdowns, oil prices rising and how to build your brand when in the office.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Feb 25, 2022
50 min
Episode 13 - balancing the UK economy, NFTs, China's property market & the pub
It's a brand new year and in this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss how the UK can find balance in the economy, NFTs and why it's a popular investment, China's property market's recent troubles and what's next for the British pub.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Jan 21, 2022
55 min
Episode 12 - businesses posting a profit, green energy, conglomerates & modern brands
It's career upskilling month and in this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss why it can take some companies year to post a profit, the future for green energy, multinational conglomerates breaking up, the new Meta Platforms brand and thinking about personal brandWe hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Nov 26, 2021
56 min
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