Business Noodles

May 28 2024 6
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Success stories to shape your business thinking. We’re fascinated by business people and what makes them tick and in each episode, we meet entrepreneurs and business leaders with interesting stories to tell. Our host, Mark Greaves, corporate finance partner at PKF Francis Clark, talks to guests who have built successful businesses, finding out what drives them and what they have learned from the challenges they faced along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in the world of business, we think you’ll enjoy listening to their stories.

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How to recruit great people in a candidate’s market – Anna Jay from Public Leaders Appointments

May 28 2024 32 mins  
Recruitment and executive search specialist Anna Jay shares insights on how employers can attract the right candidates in the post-pandemic jobs market. Drawing on her 20 years’ experience, she explores the role of technology and artificial intelligence in the recruitment process and how the Covid pandemic has changed employees’ priorities. She also discusses the growing focus

Lava lamps: a British export success story – Cressida Granger from Mathmos

May 15 2024 29 mins  
An icon of the swinging ‘60s, the lava lamp continues to win fans around the world. Cressida Granger shares the highs and lows of her business journey as owner of Mathmos, the original lava lamp manufacturer, as well as revealing the key to export success for this enduringly popular British product.

Innovation and pushing boundaries – Richard Wyatt-Haines from Health and Care Innovations

Apr 30 2024 36 mins  
With health services under growing pressure as more people live with multiple conditions, is technology the answer?Richard Wyatt-Haines has been pushing boundaries and finding innovative solutions throughout his career. In his current role as founder and chairman of Health and Care Innovations (HCI), he reveals how digital information and apps are reducing costs, increasing capacit

Inside the movie industry - Helen Moss from Paramount Pictures

Apr 16 2024 38 mins  
Helen Moss, senior vice president of international distribution at Paramount Pictures, sheds light on the mechanics of the movie business, from projects getting the green light to deciding how, when and where to release a big-budget film.Helen also reflects on how her career path has taken her from Cornwall to Los Angeles. As one of the most influential women in global cinema distr

Agency life and the power of happiness - Jaye Cowle from Launch

Apr 02 2024 35 mins  
Jaye Cowle takes us inside the world of performance marketing, including how artificial intelligence and hybrid working are changing the way marketers work. Discussing the importance of purpose in business, Jaye explains why happiness is the goal of Launch, the B Corp certified agency she founded. She also shares insights on the growth mindset that can help founders take their busi

Series 4 teaser trailer

Mar 12 2024 1 mins  
Series 4 is fast approaching and we can't wait to share it with you!With guests that include global giant Paramount Studios, Launch Online, HCI Digital and Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we talk about key themes including AI, happiness, the importance of innovation, workplace culture as well as the topic of the moment - purpose. The new series will be launching soon so make sure you're f

Feeding Britain sustainably - David Simmons, MD of Riviera Produce

Dec 06 2023 35 mins  
Tight profit margins, producing food at scale and caring for the environment – fifth-generation Cornish farmer David Simmons discusses the challenges of farming today. His family business supplies UK supermarkets with 70 million cauliflowers, broccoli and cabbages a year, so there’s a good chance you’ve eaten their produce.While telling the story of how Riviera Produce has ex

Leading in uncertain times: Will Michelmore’s career in law, beer and finance

Nov 22 2023 33 mins  
Fifth-generation lawyer Will Michelmore spent most of his career as a partner at South West law firm Michelmores. Since 1996, he has chaired the board of St Austell Brewery, one of the UK’s leading independent brewers and pub companies. Both businesses were founded by his ancestors, and in 2014 Will co-founded alternative lender Bricks Finance.In this episode, Will reflects on th

Balancing people, planet and profit - Insights from Graze CEO Joanna Allen

Nov 08 2023 30 mins  
Joanna Allen shares insights on the value of diverse leadership, B Corp and why purpose is integral to business, as we explore the evolution of Graze into the UK's leading healthy snacking brand.Launched in 2008 as a subscription-only service, Graze is now a thriving retail and direct to consumer business. We delve into the keys to Graze's success and what’s changed since it was

New series coming soon

Nov 02 2023 1 mins  
Business Noodles and Doodles is returning for series 3 - starting on 8 November, we have a number of brilliant guests joining us for the upcoming series.Listen to this short trailer where Mark gives us a bit more information on the first episode of series 3!