Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 24: Denise Gosney on her appearance on Dragon’s Den

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th November 2024 at 08:11

As part of our activity for Global Entrepre...

Growing your brand on social media with Martha Wood Marketing

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 23rd October 2024 at 09:10

We're joined on the podcast by Martha Wood, founder of Chamber member Martha Wood Marketing. We discuss the role of social media in the marketing industry and how a marketing strategy can help you ...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 23: Financing business transformation with River Capital

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th October 2024 at 12:10

We catch up with Head of Debt John Gray and Investment Manager Jonathan Nelson following River Capital's recent expansion into Cumbria after securing the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Smal...

Discussing plastic waste in the health care system with Clare Atkinson of Nu Green

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th September 2024 at 08:09

We're joined on the podcast by Clare Atkinson, Founder and...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 22: Discussing the Brighter Futures programme with Deborah Naylor and Claire Sands

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 5th September 2024 at 09:09

This month on the podcast we discuss the Brighter Futures programme with Deborah Naylor (Inspira) and Claire Sands (Cumbria Youth allian...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 22: Discussing the Brighter Futures programme with Deborah Naylor and Claire Sands

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 5th September 2024 at 09:09

This month on the podcast we discuss the Brighter Futures programme with Deborah Naylor (Inspira) and Claire Sands (Cumbria Youth allian...

How to retain more of the money you earn as a sole trader with Sue Reeve of Windmill BTS

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th August 2024 at 09:08

We're joined by Sue Reeve of Chamber member and bookkeeping and training services provider,  Windmill BTS. Our conversation centres around self assessment and expenses with lots of useful tips and...

How to retain more of the money you earn as a sole trader with Sue Reeve of Windmill BTS

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th August 2024 at 09:08

We're joined by Sue Reeve of Chamber member and bookkeeping and training services provider,  Windmill BTS. Our conversation centres around self assessment and expenses with lots of useful tips and...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 21: “Unlocking confidence and clarity” A conversation with business mentors Jacqui Jackson and Keith Jackson

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th August 2024 at 09:08

We discuss Cumbria Business Growth Hub’s Mentoring Programme with business mentors, Jacqui Jackson and Keith Jackson. ...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 21: “Unlocking confidence and clarity” A conversation with business mentors Jacqui Jackson and Keith Jackson

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th August 2024 at 09:08

We discuss Cumbria Business Growth Hub’s Mentoring Programme with business mentors, Jacqui Jackson and Keith Jackson. ...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 20: Tim Bloomer of Fell Brewery

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th July 2024 at 08:07

A conversation with Tim Bloomer, co-founder of Fell Brewery, about the business's project aimed at bringing down carbon emissions at their brewery in Flo...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 20: Tim Bloomer of Fell Brewery

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th July 2024 at 08:07

A conversation with Tim Bloomer, co-founder of Fell Brewery, about the business's project aimed at bringing down carbon emissions at their brewery in Flo...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 18: Veronica Waller of the Farmer Network on business support for farmers

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th June 2024 at 13:06

Our guest on the podcast is Veronica Waller of the Farmer Network, who joins us to discuss financial business support available to farms and other land-based businesses in the form of £500 voucher...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 18: Veronica Waller of the Farmer Network on business support for farmers

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th June 2024 at 13:06

Our guest on the podcast is Veronica Waller of the Farmer Network, who joins us to discuss financial business support available to farms and other land-based businesses in the form of £500 voucher...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 17: Inspira CEO Mark Bowman on supporting people into work

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th June 2024 at 11:06

We're joined by Mark Bowman, CEO of careers advice and guidance organisation, Inspira, for a conversation on how the organisation supports people into the workforce and key insights on the current ...

Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 17: Inspira CEO Mark Bowman on supporting people into work

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th June 2024 at 11:06

We're joined by Mark Bowman, CEO of careers advice and guidance organisation, Inspira, for a conversation on how the organisation supports people into the workforce and key insights on the current ...

Discussing the benefits of going green with Kate Fraser of Hutton John Estate

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th May 2024 at 08:05

We're joined by Kate Fraser of Chamber member Hutton John Estate. The family-owned estate is home to a range of luxury holiday lets which are busy throughout the year. The topic of conversation is ...

Discussing the benefits of going green with Kate Fraser of Hutton John Estate

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th May 2024 at 08:05

We're joined by Kate Fraser of Chamber member Hutton John Estate. The family-owned estate is home to a range of luxury holiday lets which are busy throughout the year. The topic of conversation is ...

Using EDI to create a positive workplace culture with HR consultant Mel Kinsella

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th April 2024 at 08:04

We're joined on the Cumbria Chamber podcast this month ...

Using EDI to create a positive workplace culture with HR consultant Mel Kinsella

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th April 2024 at 08:04

We're joined on the Cumbria Chamber podcast this month ...

Discussing the place for plastic packaging with the Plastic Bottles Company

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th March 2024 at 15:03

We talk to Chamber members Julie Doherty and Helen Vanroose-Brydon from the Plastic Bottles Company about their work advising small businesses on the packaging they need; some of the unusual reques...

Discussing the place for plastic packaging with the Plastic Bottles Company

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th March 2024 at 15:03

We talk to Chamber members Julie Doherty and Helen Vanroose-Brydon from the Plastic Bottles Company about their work advising small businesses on the packaging they need; some of the unusual reques...

Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th March 2024 at 09:03

Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley This month we’r...

Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th March 2024 at 09:03

Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley This month we’r...

Discussing Team Evie’s Peer Support Service with CEO, Greg Johnston

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th February 2024 at 13:02

We're joined on the podcast this month by Greg Johnston, Founder and CEO of Chamber member Team Evie. Our conversation delves into Team Evie's new Peer Support Service. A newly-launched serv...

Discussing Team Evie’s Peer Support Service with CEO, Greg Johnston

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th February 2024 at 13:02

We're joined on the podcast this month by Greg Johnston, Founder and CEO of Chamber member Team Evie. Our conversation delves into Team Evie's new Peer Support Service. A newly-launched serv...

How businesses can help Cumbria reach net zero by 2037 with Steve Curl of Zero Carbon Cumbria

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th January 2024 at 11:01

We're joined this month on the podcast by Steve Curl, Chair of the Strategic Oversight Board for Zero Carbon Cumbria, an initiative which brings together efforts to reduce ...

How businesses can help Cumbria reach net zero by 2037 with Steve Curl of Zero Carbon Cumbria

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th January 2024 at 11:01

We're joined this month on the podcast by Steve Curl, Chair of the Strategic Oversight Board for Zero Carbon Cumbria, an initiative which brings together efforts to reduce ...

Directors Forum Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 – A conversation with Danny Sawrij, CEO of Leo group

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 2nd January 2024 at 15:01

In this episode of the Directors Forum podcast we’re joined by Danny Sawrij, Owner of Leo Group, one of our Cumbria Chamber Patrons. We discuss Danny’s career from selling chocolate bars...

Directors Forum Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 – A conversation with Danny Sawrij, CEO of Leo group

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 2nd January 2024 at 15:01

In this episode of the Directors Forum podcast we’re joined by Danny Sawrij, Owner of Leo Group, one of our Cumbria Chamber Patrons. We discuss Danny’s career from selling chocolate bars...

The benefits of volunteering with Judith Smale of Cumbria CVS

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th October 2023 at 07:10

We talk to Judith Smale of Chamber member Cumbria CVS about the benefits of volunteering for individuals and businesses. Our talk also covers CVS's new volunteering database where individuals can r...

The benefits of volunteering with Judith Smale of Cumbria CVS

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th October 2023 at 07:10

We talk to Judith Smale of Chamber member Cumbria CVS about the benefits of volunteering for individuals and businesses. Our talk also covers CVS's new volunteering database where individuals can r...

Discussing investment opportunities for Cumbrian businesses with Regionally and RfM Accountants

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th September 2023 at 10:09

In the latest episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast we discuss investment opportunities for Cumbrian businesses through Regionally...

Discussing investment opportunities for Cumbrian businesses with Regionally and RfM Accountants

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th September 2023 at 10:09

In the latest episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast we discuss investment opportunities for Cumbrian businesses through Regionally...

Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 2): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 4th September 2023 at 11:09

Cumbria's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more ...

Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 2): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 4th September 2023 at 11:09

Cumbria's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more ...

Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 1): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 4th September 2023 at 10:09

Cumbria's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more ...

Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 1): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 4th September 2023 at 10:09

Cumbria's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more ...

Directors Forum Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – ‘I just wanted a pint’ with Barrie Roberts of Ennerdale Brewery

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st August 2023 at 10:08

Welcome back for season 2 of the Directors Forum Podcast, we've had a break, a little bit of a brand refresh but we're back.  In this episode Eve talks to Barrie Roberts of Ennerdale Brewer...

Directors Forum Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – ‘I just wanted a pint’ with Barrie Roberts of Ennerdale Brewery

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st August 2023 at 10:08

Welcome back for season 2 of the Directors Forum Podcast, we've had a break, a little bit of a brand refresh but we're back.  In this episode Eve talks to Barrie Roberts of Ennerdale Brewer...

Cybercrime update July 2023 with DC Jon Hill

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th July 2023 at 13:07

We’re joined by DC Jon Hill of Cumbria Police’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit to discuss recent updates in cybercrime which businesses need to be on the lookout for. Our conver...

Cybercrime update July 2023 with DC Jon Hill

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th July 2023 at 13:07

We’re joined by DC Jon Hill of Cumbria Police’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit to discuss recent updates in cybercrime which businesses need to be on the lookout for. Our conver...

The Importance of Personal Brand with Lindsay Gray

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th June 2023 at 10:06

On this episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast we discuss personal brand with CEO and founder of Chamber member Natterjack Marketing, Lindsay Gray. Our conversion covers: The importanc...

The Importance of Personal Brand with Lindsay Gray

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th June 2023 at 10:06

On this episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast we discuss personal brand with CEO and founder of Chamber member Natterjack Marketing, Lindsay Gray. Our conversion covers: The importanc...

Discussing disability inclusion with Steven Jones, founder of Disability Connect

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th May 2023 at 08:05

Disability Connect's mission is: "to enable organisations to harness and maximise the powerful use of disability awareness to create and sustain an inclusive and supportive working environment." Th...

Discussing disability inclusion with Steven Jones, founder of Disability Connect

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th May 2023 at 08:05

Disability Connect's mission is: "to enable organisations to harness and maximise the powerful use of disability awareness to create and sustain an inclusive and supportive working environment." Th...

Earth Day 2023: discussing green technology with Eco Group

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 20th April 2023 at 07:04

With this Saturday 22nd April being Earth Day, we invited member Eco Group onto the podcast to discuss their work on LOOP technology, which decarbonises methane-rich gas into hydrogen and graphene ...

Earth Day 2023: discussing green technology with Eco Group

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 20th April 2023 at 07:04

With this Saturday 22nd April being Earth Day, we invited member Eco Group onto the podcast to discuss their work on LOOP technology, which decarbonises methane-rich gas into hydrogen and graphene ...

The Directors Club Episode 10 – Following the path of knowledge with Caroline Langham

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th March 2023 at 10:03

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

The Directors Club Episode 10 – Following the path of knowledge with Caroline Langham

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th March 2023 at 10:03

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Giving back with Cumbria Community Foundation and Herdy

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th March 2023 at 13:03

In this episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast, Joe is joined by Caroline Adams from Cumbria Community Foundation and Spencer Hannah director and co...

Giving back with Cumbria Community Foundation and Herdy

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th March 2023 at 13:03

In this episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast, Joe is joined by Caroline Adams from Cumbria Community Foundation and Spencer Hannah director and co...

The Directors Club Episode 9 – Do a little bit of everything with James Stephens mixdown

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 27th February 2023 at 14:02

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

The Directors Club Episode 9 – Do a little bit of everything with James Stephens mixdown

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 27th February 2023 at 14:02

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

National Apprenticeship Week with Sinéad Kay

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th February 2023 at 15:02

Joe interviews Head of Business Engagement & Professional Studies at Kendal College, Sinéad Kay, about apprenticeships. Their conversation covers: The definition of an apprentices...

National Apprenticeship Week with Sinéad Kay

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th February 2023 at 15:02

Joe interviews Head of Business Engagement & Professional Studies at Kendal College, Sinéad Kay, about apprenticeships. Their conversation covers: The definition of an apprentices...

The Directors Club Episode 8 – Hands on Learning with Johanne Miller

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st January 2023 at 10:01

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

The Directors Club Episode 8 – Hands on Learning with Johanne Miller

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st January 2023 at 10:01

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Employing Army Reservists with Lt Col Ed Fraser

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th January 2023 at 10:01

Lieutenant Colonel Edward Fraser is the Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, in the British Army. In our talk we cover: Ed's career so far;...

Employing Army Reservists with Lt Col Ed Fraser

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th January 2023 at 10:01

Lieutenant Colonel Edward Fraser is the Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, in the British Army. In our talk we cover: Ed's career so far;...

Directors Club Episode 7 – All for the love of Cheese with Denise Gosney

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th December 2022 at 09:12

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Directors Club Episode 7 – All for the love of Cheese with Denise Gosney

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th December 2022 at 09:12

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Directors Club episode 6 – The liberation of realisation with Laura Cadman

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th October 2022 at 10:10

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Directors Club episode 6 – The liberation of realisation with Laura Cadman

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th October 2022 at 10:10

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce – HR but not what you think it is

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th September 2022 at 11:09

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber as she speaks to Martin Norris and Claire McLean of Realise HR about their upcoming workshops.  To book your spa...

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce – HR but not what you think it is

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th September 2022 at 11:09

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber as she speaks to Martin Norris and Claire McLean of Realise HR about their upcoming workshops.  To book your spa...

Directors Club Episode 5 – A little self belief gets you a long way with Alison Welton

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 26th September 2022 at 10:09

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Directors Club Episode 5 – A little self belief gets you a long way with Alison Welton

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 26th September 2022 at 10:09

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Directors Club Episode 4 – Rachael Bell – Finding strength in vulnerability

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th August 2022 at 09:08

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Directors Club Episode 4 – Rachael Bell – Finding strength in vulnerability

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th August 2022 at 09:08

Join Eve Halliday, Head of Commercial and Business Growth at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve s...

Cumbria Chamber – Learn about the Queens Award For Enterprise

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st July 2022 at 09:07

Join Eve Halliday and guests, Deputy Lieutenant, Clark Door and Lakes Free Range Eggs to learn hear about how and why applying and potentially winning a Queens Award for Enterprise is something you...

Cumbria Chamber – Learn about the Queens Award For Enterprise

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st July 2022 at 09:07

Join Eve Halliday and guests, Deputy Lieutenant, Clark Door and Lakes Free Range Eggs to learn hear about how and why applying and potentially winning a Queens Award for Enterprise is something you...

Directors Club Episode 3 – Physics and the Science of Rum with Edmund Wood.

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th July 2022 at 11:07

Join Eve Halliday, Business Growth Manager of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve speaks to Edmund...

Directors Club Episode 3 – Physics and the Science of Rum with Edmund Wood.

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th July 2022 at 11:07

Join Eve Halliday, Business Growth Manager of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve speaks to Edmund...

The Directors Club – Episode 2 – Never stop asking questions with Eddie Black

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 1st July 2022 at 15:07

Join Eve Halliday, Business Growth Manager of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve speaks to Eddie ...

The Directors Club – Episode 2 – Never stop asking questions with Eddie Black

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 1st July 2022 at 15:07

Join Eve Halliday, Business Growth Manager of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve speaks to Eddie ...

Directors Club Episode 1 Divine Data with Andrew Burrell

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th June 2022 at 13:06

Join Eve Halliday, Business Growth Manager of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve speaks to Andrew...

Directors Club Episode 1 Divine Data with Andrew Burrell

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th June 2022 at 13:06

Join Eve Halliday, Business Growth Manager of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as she speaks to Business owners, leaders and characters of Cumbria and beyond. In this Episode Eve speaks to Andrew...

Spring Statement Discussion With Dodd & Co (Policy Shorts)

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 24th March 2022 at 16:03

Dodd & Co's Client Manager Stu Bell joins our Business Engagement & Policy Manager, Richard Miller to discuss the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement....

Spring Statement Discussion With Dodd & Co (Policy Shorts)

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 24th March 2022 at 16:03

Dodd & Co's Client Manager Stu Bell joins our Business Engagement & Policy Manager, Richard Miller to discuss the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spring Statement....

Sellafield Programme and Project Partners Model Approach (Policy Shorts)

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th February 2022 at 13:02

McMenon's Business Director, Scott Castlehow, joins our Business Engagement and Policy Manager, Richard Miller, to discuss the company's history and growth, as well as providing insight into their ...

Sellafield Programme and Project Partners Model Approach (Policy Shorts)

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th February 2022 at 13:02

McMenon's Business Director, Scott Castlehow, joins our Business Engagement and Policy Manager, Richard Miller, to discuss the company's history and growth, as well as providing insight into their ...

What the Budget means for businesses in Cumbria

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 3rd March 2021 at 18:03

We analyse Rishi Sunak's Budget. With Chamber MD Suzanne Caldwell and Amy Johnston and Sue Jeffrey of accountant David Allen....

What the Budget means for businesses in Cumbria

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 3rd March 2021 at 18:03

We analyse Rishi Sunak's Budget. With Chamber MD Suzanne Caldwell and Amy Johnston and Sue Jeffrey of accountant David Allen....

Coronavirus: The essential business podcast

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th March 2020 at 17:03

What every business needs to know about Coronavirus. In this podcast, lawyers Frances Cameron and Luke Donockley, of Muckle LLP, set out the obligations and risks facing employers and outlin...

Coronavirus: The essential business podcast

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th March 2020 at 17:03

What every business needs to know about Coronavirus. In this podcast, lawyers Frances Cameron and Luke Donockley, of Muckle LLP, set out the obligations and risks facing employers and outlin...

Budget podcast with RSM

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th March 2020 at 17:03

This podcast replaces our Budget Breakfast with RSM, which we cancelled because of the Coronavirus outbreak. RSM tax partners Stephen Hunter and Anthony Cox talk through Budget tax changes a...

Budget podcast with RSM

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th March 2020 at 17:03

This podcast replaces our Budget Breakfast with RSM, which we cancelled because of the Coronavirus outbreak. RSM tax partners Stephen Hunter and Anthony Cox talk through Budget tax changes a...

What the Budget means for your business

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th March 2020 at 16:03

Chamber Chief Executive Rob Johnston and Armstrong Watson tax  partner Graham Poles discuss the Budget. Understand what it means for your business....

What the Budget means for your business

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th March 2020 at 16:03

Chamber Chief Executive Rob Johnston and Armstrong Watson tax  partner Graham Poles discuss the Budget. Understand what it means for your business....

Tapping into University expertise

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th January 2020 at 11:01

Find out how Lancaster University Management School can help your business develop and prosper. Pete Cornwall from LUMS discusses programmes specifically for SMEs in Cumbria covering leaders...

Tapping into University expertise

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th January 2020 at 11:01

Find out how Lancaster University Management School can help your business develop and prosper. Pete Cornwall from LUMS discusses programmes specifically for SMEs in Cumbria covering leaders...

What does the future hold for South Lakeland?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th December 2019 at 10:12

We look at the prospects for 2020 and beyond with Councillor Robin Ashcroft, the economy, culture and leisure portfolio holder at South Lakeland District Council. The conversation covers rec...

What does the future hold for South Lakeland?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th December 2019 at 10:12

We look at the prospects for 2020 and beyond with Councillor Robin Ashcroft, the economy, culture and leisure portfolio holder at South Lakeland District Council. The conversation covers rec...

How to supply ENGIE

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th December 2019 at 10:12

What SMEs need to know about working with ENGIE, which has won significant contracts to build extra care housing in Cumbria. Operations Manager Paul Young discusses the opportunities, ENGIE...

How to supply ENGIE

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th December 2019 at 10:12

What SMEs need to know about working with ENGIE, which has won significant contracts to build extra care housing in Cumbria. Operations Manager Paul Young discusses the opportunities, ENGIE...

Election podcast: Sue Hayman

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 2nd December 2019 at 16:12

The Labour candidate for Workington defends her party’s plans for spending and taxation and set out plans for a £400bn National Transformation Fund. We challenge her on Labour’s nationa...

Election podcast: Sue Hayman

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 2nd December 2019 at 16:12

The Labour candidate for Workington defends her party’s plans for spending and taxation and set out plans for a £400bn National Transformation Fund. We challenge her on Labour’s nationa...

Election podcast: John Stevenson

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th November 2019 at 17:11

The Conservative candidate for Carlisle on trade and immigration after Brexit, tackling skills shortages and escalating costs for business. We ask him if the North is getting a raw deal on i...

Election podcast: John Stevenson

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th November 2019 at 17:11

The Conservative candidate for Carlisle on trade and immigration after Brexit, tackling skills shortages and escalating costs for business. We ask him if the North is getting a raw deal on i...

Election podcast: Tim Farron

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 27th November 2019 at 12:11

The Lib Dem candidate for Westmorland & Lonsdale predicts the outcome of the General Election and takes questions on Brexit, business rates, lifelong learning and other policies. We ask ...

Election podcast: Tim Farron

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 27th November 2019 at 12:11

The Lib Dem candidate for Westmorland & Lonsdale predicts the outcome of the General Election and takes questions on Brexit, business rates, lifelong learning and other policies. We ask ...

How to respond to extreme weather

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th November 2019 at 16:11

Employment lawyer Nigel Crebbin, of Burnetts Solicitors, looks at what businesses can do when winter strikes. Are you required to pay staff who can’t get to work? Can you insist that they ...

How to respond to extreme weather

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th November 2019 at 16:11

Employment lawyer Nigel Crebbin, of Burnetts Solicitors, looks at what businesses can do when winter strikes. Are you required to pay staff who can’t get to work? Can you insist that they ...

How Brexit affects IP rights and data

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th October 2019 at 14:10

Understand what Brexit will mean for data handling and intellectual property rights including copyright, designs, trade marks and patents. Lawyer Alex Craig, of Muckle, outlines the changes ...

How Brexit affects IP rights and data

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th October 2019 at 14:10

Understand what Brexit will mean for data handling and intellectual property rights including copyright, designs, trade marks and patents. Lawyer Alex Craig, of Muckle, outlines the changes ...

Preparing for a no-deal Brexit

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th October 2019 at 14:10

Lawyer Luke Donockley explores why businesses should prepare for no deal and outlines a seven-step process to put in place. He also touches on the impact Brexit might have on commercial contracts....

Preparing for a no-deal Brexit

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th October 2019 at 14:10

Lawyer Luke Donockley explores why businesses should prepare for no deal and outlines a seven-step process to put in place. He also touches on the impact Brexit might have on commercial contracts....

International trade after Brexit

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 15th October 2019 at 16:10

Mark Rowbotham, a consultant in international trade, explores what a no-deal Brexit would mean for exporters and importers. Understand what you need to put in place to ensure that trade cont...

International trade after Brexit

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 15th October 2019 at 16:10

Mark Rowbotham, a consultant in international trade, explores what a no-deal Brexit would mean for exporters and importers. Understand what you need to put in place to ensure that trade cont...

How Brexit will affect your workforce

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 15th October 2019 at 13:10

The implications of Brexit for EU nationals already in the UK, those looking to work here and for UK nationals who need to work in the EU. Lee Petts, of Seekly Recruitment, sets out what emp...

How Brexit will affect your workforce

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 15th October 2019 at 13:10

The implications of Brexit for EU nationals already in the UK, those looking to work here and for UK nationals who need to work in the EU. Lee Petts, of Seekly Recruitment, sets out what emp...

What Brexit means for your business

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th September 2019 at 14:09

Simon Hart and Richard Arnott from accountancy specialist RSM explore last-minute Brexit preparations and the likely impact of Brexit on Cumbria and the wider economy. Simon is RSM's nationa...

What Brexit means for your business

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th September 2019 at 14:09

Simon Hart and Richard Arnott from accountancy specialist RSM explore last-minute Brexit preparations and the likely impact of Brexit on Cumbria and the wider economy. Simon is RSM's nationa...

How Lakeland Mues got into Booths

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th August 2019 at 15:08

Luke Christian of Lakeland Mues tells the story behind the business and how persistence earned them a listing at Booths supermarkets – with help from our Supply Chain Opportunity Club. ...

How Lakeland Mues got into Booths

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th August 2019 at 15:08

Luke Christian of Lakeland Mues tells the story behind the business and how persistence earned them a listing at Booths supermarkets – with help from our Supply Chain Opportunity Club. ...

Where does the economy go from here?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th August 2019 at 14:08

One of the UK’s top economists outlines the prospects for the UK economy as the October 31 Brexit deadline approaches. Suren Thiru is Head of Economics and Trade Policy at the British Cham...

Where does the economy go from here?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th August 2019 at 14:08

One of the UK’s top economists outlines the prospects for the UK economy as the October 31 Brexit deadline approaches. Suren Thiru is Head of Economics and Trade Policy at the British Cham...

Protect your business against cyber crime

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th July 2019 at 15:07

One-in-five businesses are affected by cyber crime in any one year. Don’t be the next victim. In this podcast Jon Hill, a detective with Cumbria Constabulary’s new Cyber and Digital Crim...

How businesses can make a difference

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 1st July 2019 at 10:07

Hear how Cumbria Community Foundation helps businesses in the county to make a difference to disadvantaged people. The charity, set up in 1999, has made grants totalling £44m so far. ...

How to make your business more productive

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 5th June 2019 at 14:06

In this podcast, organisational development specialist Hazel Lowndes and Suzanne Caldwell, of Cumbria Business Growth Hub, explore ways to boost productivity. UK productivity – measured in...

Why it pays to recruit disabled staff

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 30th April 2019 at 11:04

Kirsty Mahoney of the charity Imagine Independence explains how she works with businesses to find employment for people with disabilities. Low unemployment and a shrinking working-age popula...

Sexual harassment at work

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 25th April 2019 at 09:04

How businesses can deal with sexual harassment in the workplace and avoid harassment claims from employees. In this podcast Michael Bauer, of Cumbria Employment Solicitors, explains the lega...

Radical rethink for Made in Cumbria

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 18th April 2019 at 13:04

We’ve relaunched Made in Cumbria, the Chamber’s initiative to help the county’s food, drink and craft businesses find new routes to market. In this podcast, Chamber Chief Executive Rob...

Exporting the Oxley way

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th April 2019 at 09:04

Find out how Oxley Developments of Ulverston became one of Cumbria’s most successful exporters. Oxley’s Marketing Manager Jayne Moorby talks about trade missions, using overseas agents, ...

Is your business ready for Making Tax Digital?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th March 2019 at 10:03

Amy Johnston of accountant David Allen explains how Making Tax Digital works and what businesses should do to comply. The new system launches on April 1st, 2019, initially for VAT. Bu...

Help for manufacturers in Cumbria

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 5th March 2019 at 15:03

Steve Wilkinson, of Cumbria Manufacturing Service, sets out the help and advice available to SME manufacturers including grants of up to £5,400. Steve has recently been appointed as an advi...

The ultimate Brexit podcast

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 20th February 2019 at 11:02

This is the Brexit podcast businesses have been waiting for. Luke Donockley, a solicitor and Brexit expert with law firm Muckle LLP, explores what businesses can do to prepare for Brexit and...

An interview with Sir Vince Cable

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 8th February 2019 at 09:02

When the Lib Dem leader addressed a Chamber event in Kendal, we asked him about Brexit and other hot topics affecting business. In this podcast, Sir Vince looks at where Brexit is going, inc...

How to supply Booths

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 29th January 2019 at 16:01

Find out how food and drink businesses can get their products onto the shelves of regional supermarket chain Booths. Cumbria Business Growth Hub's Supply Chain Opportunity Club recently host...

Get ready for Brexit

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 23rd January 2019 at 14:01

John Scott, of Cumbria Trading Standards, looks at sensible measures businesses can take to be ready for Brexit. Click here to complete...

Capitalising on the Purple Pound

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 9th January 2019 at 11:01

We explore how businesses can cater for the 13m people in the UK who have a disability. They represent a market worth £249bn a year. In this podcast Julia Walker, of Lake District Mobility,...

Meet our new export adviser Tiffany

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th November 2018 at 15:11

Tiffany Solender is a successful entrepreneur who uses her knowledge and expertise to help other Cumbrian businesses sell overseas. Her company, Pogu, based at Staveley near Kendal, supplies...

Do your bit to stop domestic abuse

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th November 2018 at 10:11

Detective Superintendent Vicki Ellis of Cumbria Police explains how businesses can help to stamp out the scourge of domestic violence. Domestic abuse is endemic. Cumbria Police respond to 7,...

Could you mentor a young person?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 30th October 2018 at 15:10

David Leadbetter of Inspira explains how employers can get involved in a programme to raise the aspirations of young Cumbrians. Inspira’s Employer Mentoring Programme is designed to raise ...

Why it pays to be autism-friendly

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 17th October 2018 at 09:10

700,000 people in the UK have autism. Sheila Gregory of Carlisle Mencap sets out how and why businesses should cater for them. Approximately 1% of the UK population have autism, around 700,0...

Tom Samson offers fresh hope for Moorside

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 11th October 2018 at 13:10

The man driving plans for a nuclear power station in West Cumbria explains his strategy to save the project.  NuGen’s £15bn plan for a nuclear power station at Moorside, next to Sellafie...

Is something holding your business back?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 4th October 2018 at 15:10

A third of SME owners face difficulties in growing their businesses. Growth Hub adviser Adrian Luckham offers practical help. Polling commissioned by the British Business Bank suggests that ...

Important news for WordPress users

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 20th September 2018 at 13:09

Many businesses use WordPress to create and manage their websites. But big changes are coming. Our digital expert Paul Teague explains. More than a quarter of all websites are created by and...

How to deal with employment tribunals

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 12th September 2018 at 14:09

Lawyer Michael Bauer explains how businesses should respond to employment tribunal claims or, better still, avoid them altogether. The number of employment tribunal claims has doubled since ...

The West Cumbria eco-revolution

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 6th September 2018 at 09:09

Plans to develop the former armaments depot at Broughton Moor are taking off. We meet the man behind it all, Nigel Catterson. Derwent Forest is set to become a model for sustainable living....

The secrets of a successful exporter

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 30th August 2018 at 12:08

Playdale Playgrounds only began exporting in 2009 and now sells to 49 countries. MD Barry Leahey explains how they did it. The company manufactures outdoor playground equipment at Haverthwai...

What does the future hold for Carlisle?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 23rd August 2018 at 10:08

City Council leader Colin Glover on plans for 10,000 new homes, Borderlands, Carlisle Airport, the Enterprise Zone and boosting the city centre. Carlisle stands on the cusp of unprecedented ...

Finance for businesses refused by the banks

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 13th August 2018 at 16:08

Maria Ramsdale of FW Capital explains how the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund helps SMEs in Cumbria. The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund provides loan and equity finance to SMEs that...

How to recruit, retain and retrain older workers

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 9th August 2018 at 09:08

Chamber Chief Executive Rob Johnston explains how businesses can hang on to older workers and bring the best out of them. By 2030, half of all adults in the UK will be aged over 50. In parts...

Pensions for the self-employed

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 3rd August 2018 at 09:08

Chartered financial planner David Finan looks at strategies to achieve a comfortable retirement if you’re self-employed. There are 4.8m self-employed people in the UK but fewer than a thir...

Allerdale means business

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 26th July 2018 at 10:07

Allerdale is a great place to start a business. Some 71% of new businesses in Allerdale are still trading three years after launch, well above the national average of 61%. The high su...

Podcast: Keeping a lid on interest rates

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 19th July 2018 at 09:07

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is urging the Bank of England to think carefully before raising interest rates. We delivered that message in person when Sir Jon Cunliffe, the Bank’s Deputy Gov...

How to break into nuclear

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 10th July 2018 at 07:07

Renewed efforts are underway to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cumbrian win work in the nuclear sector. Almost 50 businesses attended an ‘SME awareness day’ in Wo...

Why Cumbria LEP has to change

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 5th July 2018 at 10:07

Local Enterprise Partnerships - LEPs for short - were the Coalition Government's 'big idea' to drive economic growth in the regions. But Cumbria LEP has come under fire for poor performance....

How to avoid a World Cup own goal

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 28th June 2018 at 08:06

The World Cup is in full swing and Wimbledon fortnight begins on Monday. Major sporting events like these can cause a headache for employers as staff request time off to watch or, worse stil...

Protect your business against fraud

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 14th June 2018 at 13:06

Research commissioned by Barclays Bank reveals that almost half of SMEs have been targeted by fraudsters, and one-in-four of these has fallen victim. Where businesses are caught out, the ave...

Why Penrith needs a Masterplan

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 7th June 2018 at 12:06

Eden Council will unveil its Penrith Vision Masterplan this summer. It will set out how the town will develop through to 2050 including plans for new homes, schools, open space, a new busine...

Are you ready for Making Tax Digital?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 31st May 2018 at 10:05

The Government has decided that all businesses - including buy-to-let landlords - will have to use computer software for their accounts, sending quarterly updates online to HM Revenue  Maki...

How to recover aged debts

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 24th May 2018 at 09:05

It's getting harder for businesses to recover overdue debts, according to research from the invoice financing firm Liberis. A survey carried out in March found that small UK businesses are o...

Why we need the Morecambe Bay crossing

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 16th May 2018 at 15:05

We're increasingly optimistic that the tidal energy scheme incorporating road crossings of Morecambe Bay and the Duddon is viable. Things have moved on apace since Chamber Insight f...

Is it time to reopen the railway to Keswick?

By Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce on 9th May 2018 at 12:05

The railway from Penrith to Keswick closed in 1972 but rail engineer Cedric Martindale is campaigning to reopen the 18-mile link. He has formed CKP Railways to take the project forward, sold...