unLTD Business

Recorded live in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo, October 2025.12 months ago, we brought together a group of business owners who explained why staying small worked for them. Now, they are back to reflect on their journey since.“Small Is Beautiful… One Year On” features a dynamic panel session that reunites three of the original contributors Laura Stead, Russell Thompson and Becca Morris with host James Marriott. Are they still just as small now as they were a year ago? Have their mindsets changed? If you want their answers, come to this session and reaffirm that small, values-aligned business isn’t just a survival strategy, it can be a flourishing one.

A live recording of the Inside Track feature with Russell Thompson, in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo in October 2025.From government gigs to global e-commerce and now disrupting the business comms space — Ashley Harris doesn’t do boring. In this live session, the Jibba Jabba founder talks big moves (including opening an office in Dubai), building bold brands, and why transparency, ethics and straight-talking matter more than ever.Expect insight, honesty and zero fluff as Ashley shares how he’s shaking up the way businesses connect with customers — in the UK, Dubai and beyond. It’s not about chasing clicks; it’s about making things work for real people.If you want to grow a brand without selling your soul, this one’s for you.

In the latest installment of unLTD's Inside Track series, where Russell Thompson gets the real-life stories behind South Yorkshire's most inspiring entrepreneurs, we meet Andy Hanselman and Jill White. They reflect on how partnership, purpose, and a sense of humour have carried them through 30 years of business.This was recorded live at unLTD Business Social at the Forum in Sheffield in July 2025.

In the latest unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott discovered how Sheffield’s Ruth Amos turned childhood curiosity into a joyful career championing creativity and inspiring future engineers

Stevan Parkin’s journey from anxious teenager to Twitch partner, esports player and now founder and CEO of edtech startup minivox is anything but conventional. He joins unLTD podcast host James Marriott, to share how a love of gaming turned into purpose – and why today’s young people need better online spaces.

From home education and faith-led roots to care work, council offices and film sets, Chris Hewitt’s path to coaching was far from conventional.UnLTD Business Podcast host James Marriott went to find out more about how, through his practice Possible, Chris helps others reconnect with what matters and take bold, human steps forward in work and life.

Meet the brothers behind Carve - the Sheffield brand shaking up the jewellery world! Host Jajes Marriott chats to James and Luke about their mission to make bespoke jewellery available to everyone.

Ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, we held a panel discussion on female leadership at Magna, ahead of the unLTD Business Expo on 5 March.James Marriott chaired the session with panelists Emma Conroy, Christine Lamb and Katie Ash.The debate was held with a live audience including some questions and comments from attendees at the end.For more details about the expo head to https://expo.unltdbusiness.com/

In this episode of the unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott sits down with Andrew Lofthouse – AKA The Northern Wine Guy – to uncover his fascinating journey from the world of investment banking to becoming a leading wine consultant.

In the latest unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott chats with Stuart Sinclair, CEO of Consortium Drilling, about his inspirational journey from humble beginnings in the Shetland Islands to leading innovation in the UK’s renewable energy sector.Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.com

We catch up with some of the big winners at the 2024 unLTD Business Awards.Host James Marriott chats to:unLTD owner Phil Turner, just before the doors open at PeddlerEntrepreneur of the year James Biggin from Steel City MarketingDouble award winner Hannah Duraid from Game Show All StarsJoe, Nicola and Lorna from Small Business of the Year MEPS InternationalGiorgio and Sam from double award winners Evoluted, who bagged Best Creative Business and overall Business of the Year for 2024

We're reliving one of the highlights of the first unLTD Business Expo in this episode...Listen back to the breakfast panel debate in front of an audience in Magna, ahead of the main expo itself. The discussion followed the Labour government pledging to devolve more power to regional mayoral authorities in areas such as transport, skills and planning, with the hope it provides an economic boost.Our panel debate what opportunities this will create and whether the region is ready to be heard with one voice.The discussion is hosted and led by James Marriott with a great panel:Louisa Harrison-Walker (Chief Executive, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce)Alice Rubbra (Assistant Director of Growth, Business and Skills at SYMCA)Barney Mynott (Federation of Small Businesses)

We celebrate the unsung hero of the business world in this episode - where we meet the solopreneurs who are forging their own path to business growth.The path-most-trodden is that of recruitment and expansion, but our panel are all happy with their businesses being just themselves.Host James Marriott is joined by four guests:Laura Stead, freelance marketing consultantRussell Thompson, Director on DemandLaura Blackburn, B Animated LtdRebecca Morris, BenchmarkAnd James himself plays a very active role in this conversation, as someone who falls perfectly within the category as well with his business Sound Media.Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.com

unLTD Business Managing Director Phil Turner leads a panel discussion, recorded in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Breakfast this morning at CMS in Sheffield.The topic up for debate is whether the Labour government's planning reforms will give the economy the boost it needs.The panel is made up of:Matthew Gregg (Associate Director, Lichfields)Rebecca Roffe (Partner, CMS)Charles Dunn (Director, Urbana)Matt Summerhill (RLB UK Managing Partner)Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine and find out about future live events at unltdbusiness.com

In the latest episode of the unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott sat down with Alicia Hewitt, the dynamic 25-year-old managing director of Secure Power.Alicia’s career trajectory is relatively unconventional, starting out as an apprentice after leaving school and rising to the top of a company that provides essential uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to a diverse range of clients.Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.com

Sheffield Business Awards returns for 2022 with unLTD and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, at Peddler Warehouse.14 winners were crowned on 8 December and James Marriott was there to speak to all of them as they came off stage with their awards.Congratulations to:The Planet Saver - Green Business of The YearSky-House Co.The Automator - Best Use of TechnologyFourJaw Manufacturing AnalyticsThe Visionary Creative Impact AwardHJC Design LtdThe Innovator - Best New Product/ServiceThe Sheffield CollegeSheffield Maker - Manufacturing Company of the YearMagnetic Systems Technology LimitedThe Above and Beyonder - Best Professional Services CompanySteel City MarketingStart-Up Business of The YearHippie Turtle Herbal CompanyBest Entrepreneur AwardRoyale Johnson, PRYA LTDSocial Impact Award - Best Non-Profit/Charity/Social EnterpriseBlend KitchenCultural Vibrancy AwardGut Level LtdHigh Street Hero AwardMolly's Cafe and Deli LtdEmployer of the YearNimble ApproachSmall Business of the YearRobert Sorby LtdLarge Business of the YearSBD Apparel Ltd

OK, times are looking pretty hard at the moment.Inflation is spiralling, alongside the cost of living crisis, rising bills, and predictions of recession around the corner.But for businesses, navigating the downturn is essential.So what can we be doing now to help us through whatever lies ahead?We chat to Sales Geek Hayden Fox to get his top tips - with some really useful advice.Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.comFind out more about opportunities in the magazine through Dan Laver, unLTD's Head of Sales - dan@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is presented and produced by James Marriott. To find out more about creating a podcast for YOUR business or brand, contact james@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is produced and edited by wearesoundmedia.comThe unLTD Podcast is hosted by Captivate.fm, the easiest way to create and distribute your podcast.

It's Autumn and so we're making the most of the last bit of sunshine and taking the unLTD podcast outdoors...James met up with Holly from Jenx - in a playground.There's good reason for that - have a listen to find out. And it's Jenx's 40th birthday this year so we had a good natter about that as well.Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.comFind out more about opportunities in the magazine through Dan Laver, unLTD's Head of Sales - dan@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is presented and produced by James Marriott. To find out more about creating a podcast for YOUR business or brand, contact james@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is produced and edited by wearesoundmedia.comThe unLTD Podcast is hosted by Captivate.fm, the easiest way to create and distribute your podcast.

It's been a brilliant summer of sport already and now the football season has started, plsu the World Cup to come...It's no wonder everyone wants that little something to keep an a souvenir, that keepsake merchandise to hang on to forever.So we went to meet Dan Hoyland, MD of the Fan Cave in Meadowhall, to talk about the world of authentic signed memorbilia, from sport all the way to film, TV, and some more rather specialised items (have a listen to find out what we mean!)Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.comFind out more about opportunities in the magazine through Dan Laver, unLTD's Head of Sales - dan@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is presented and produced by James Marriott. To find out more about creating a podcast for YOUR business or brand, contact james@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is produced and edited by wearesoundmedia.comThe unLTD Podcast is hosted by Captivate.fm, the easiest way to create and distribute your podcast.

We love a local success story at unLTD and this month's podcast is just that - as CC33 on Ecclesall Road turns ten.James went along to hear their story - from founder Paul's kitchen table to several sites and 400 employees... and a big recruitment drive to try to double that.Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.comFind out more about opportunities in the magazine through Dan Laver, unLTD's Head of Sales - dan@unltdbusiness.comThe unLTD Podcast is presented and produced by James Marriott. To find out more about creating a podcast for YOUR business or brand, contact james@wearesoundmedia.com or visit wearesoundmedia.comThe unLTD Podcast is hosted by Captivate.fm, the easiest way to create and distribute your podcast.