What's in store at the Royal Norfolk Show this year? Listen to find out. Head over to the foodhall this year and try the Royal Norfolk Shows exclusive cocktail for this year only, made in conjunction with Niche Cocktails and Bullards Gin.Have you booked your tickets for the Royal Norfolk Show yet? Book your place belowhttps://www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/tickets/Have you seen the new extension at the Norfolk Showground & Events Centre? They have several rooms available for hire. Visit ...
Have you been to ROARR!? Join us as we walk around the 85 acre park with Adam Goymour, Park Director at ROARR! and discover more about the Goymour Group, which was founded in 1929. Did you know the Goymour Group launched Banham Zoo and Africa Alive as well? How has modern technology improved customer experience and the attractions at ROARR!? Listen to find out.
This week we were joined by Georgina Postlethwaite, Marketing Manager at the Maids Head Hotel. Come along with us as we tour the Maids Head Hotel and discuss their local suppliers and the history of the venue.Did you know all guests at the Maids Head Hotel receive a complimentary trip around the City in a Bentley?
Joining us this week in celebration of World Theatre Day is Lauren Farley, Business Development Manager, Norwich Theatre.Discover how Norwich Theatre collaborates with other businesses and how they survived during the pandemic. We also discuss the the sustainability initiatives the Theatre are taking. About LaurenMy career has spanned varying industries and roles, from finance, insolvency, arts administration, events and business development. I’ve worked across a myriad of industries as well ...
This week we were joined by Ben Marshall, General Manager at Pensthorpe.Join us as walk and talk around Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and discover how Pensthorpe has diversified to attract new visitors and keep families returning with their trails and activities. About BenBen Marshall has 14 years in the hospitality industry, with a specialism in leading independently operated diversified farm and visitor attractions. Ben is the current chair of Norfolk and Suffolk tourist attractions networ...
This week we were joined by Carrie Stretton, Project and Design Coordinator for In2action.In2action has been providing exceptional activity services and customer service training for tour operators, holiday companies, adventure centres, tourist attractions and more for over 20 years.Discover what In2action is and what it can do for businesses in East Anglia.Why is customer service training and tailoring your activities to suit various age groups and customer profiles important? Listen to find...
On this weeks episode of the Ready to Grow podcast I was joined by Isabel Blackman, Head of Marketing for Visit Norwich and the Norwich Business Improvement District.Did you know Norwich castle will be the most accessible castle in the UK? What is Norwich BID and how can business owners in the Visitor Economy sector work with Norwich BID? Listen to find out.About IsabelIsabel is originally from Nottinghamshire, and relocated to Norwich for university over 10 years ago. She currently lea...
Join us for our latest podcast with John Kerr, CEO of Royal Norwich. Discover the hidden gems of Royal Norwich as we take a tour around the beautiful grounds and discuss upcoming development plans.About John Kerr"With a background in private equity and senior leadership through multiple vertical sectors, the opportunity as CEO to build on the success of Royal Norwich as a Community Hub was an opportunity that I grabbed with both hands. Having the opportunity to create a Country Clu...
To kickstart 2024 I was joined by Graham Peers, Economic Development Officer and David Disney, Market Town & Business Development Service Manager at Broadland and South Norfolk District Council.How much is the visitor economy of the East of England valued at? How can business owners in this sector work with the council to boost their profits and profile?Listen to find out.
'How to do sales without being salesy' - Brian Bush from Impact Services unveils his secrets in this week's podcast episode.Selling doesn't need to be scary or robotic, yet for some of us we feel uncomfortable about the whole process. Let's start to overcome some of that by simply talking passionately about what it is we do and most importantly, how it can help your customers.Brian loves sales and almost everything about it. Having been involved across all sectors and represented private comp...
Rather than riding the financial roller-coaster with your business or personal finances - not knowing if next month will be feast or famine - take time to plan how the good months can support you throughout the bad.This week we are blessed with the wisdom of @kimuzzellmoneycoach from the Financial Wellbeing Academy, join the conversation to learn how you can start taking small steps to make a big impact on your balance sheet.Attleborough-based Kim Uzzell is a Certified Financial Coach and Cha...
How can you keep in peak physical and mental condition for business?On this episode, we are joined by functional medicine professional, Ollie Matthews of OJay Health. We tackle diet and nutrition, sleep, sex, and exercise to uncover how to optimise your performance. Find out more about OJay Health here.
Can businesses and agriculture ever mix? Our latest guest Fearn Ainsworth discusses how the Royal Norfolk Show and the Norfolk Showground are engaging with businesses, both big and small. Find out how you can boost your business with them in the latest episode of Ready to Grow.Find out more about the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association here.
Why as a business owner should you have a regular sit down with a professional financial planner? Shane Julian, co-owner of Norwich-based Brancaster House Financial Planning, explains all in another excellent episode of Ready to Grow. Find out more about Brancaster House Financial Planning here.
Why should you, as a business owner, use video marketing as part of your sales strategy? Find out in this episode of the Ready to Grow podcast, featuring Stokely Howard, co-founder of Trendy Grandad.Find out more about Trendy Grandad here.
On this episode of Ready to Grow I was joined by Bex Headden, from R13 Recruitment. How should you recruit and retain your top talent? Listen to find out.To find out more about R13 Recruitment, visit their website here.
In this podcast featuring special guest, Mark Hollinger, Managing Director of Hollinger Print, we look at 'why businesses should invest in print marketing'.To find out more about Hollinger Print, visit their website here.
Who doesn’t like a good bit of publicity these days? It’s something that may be part of your social media strategy, but we mustn’t forget the power of the traditional press. So roll up, roll up...and tune in to this week's episode featuring the Head of News from the Eastern Daily Press, Ian Clarke to find out how to hit the headlines.Ian has been with the EDP since 1988 and is a proud Norfolk man. He worked in a number of the paper's branch offices, before becoming head of news.So let’s ...
One of the buzzwords that we may all be aware of these days is mindset, but what does that mean for you and your business?This week in the lair, we had the pleasure of speaking with the fabulous Gemma Crane from Mindset-HR. Never has there been a better time to understand how your people 'think' and 'feel' about work and their working environment. We are living in a world where human centric behaviour is required to be at the heart of leadership. This means leadership needs to be au...
Energy is something that we all rely on, yet if we think about how we use and source it, as a business we could turn an overhead into an opportunity. This week we are blessed to feature Energy Legend, James Groves, MD of Indigo Swan. Not only do Rechenda and James discuss how energy can be a big influence, but they also dig into ideas about business culture and leadership, so this one is not to be missed! Watch James's TedX talk on company culture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z4zLuu...