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The Oxford Business Podcast

The Oxford Business Podcast

Oxford Business Community Network

Hosted by Ben Thompson, the Oxford Business Podcast is a monthly podcast featuring conversations with experts in a range of fields including marketing, finance and sales.

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  • 20 - Empowering Small Businesses through HR Excellence

    In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Jane Fryatt, HR Consultant at Face2Face HR to discuss the role of HR in creating a positive work environment and how successful HR enables employees to do successful work, fostering innovation and creativity, creating a safe space for raising concerns.

    Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

    Understanding HR and best practicesAttracting and retaining talentHow to handle difficult conversationsImplementing a four-day week

    More about the guest:
    Jane Fryatt is a HR consultant for Face2Face HR. Jane works with small businesses to take the stress away from their HR issues by providing practical, down-to-earth HR advice, becoming part of the team and really understanding the businesses they work with.

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    Learn more about Face2Face HR

    About the Oxford Business Podcast:
    The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

    Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
    Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

    The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

    The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

    Fri, 03 Nov 2023
  • 19 - Building Trust Through Effective Data Protection Practices

    In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Regina Johnys,co-founder of Databasix, to discuss the importance of data protection. With practical advice and insights, Regina shares her expertise on managing personal data, complying with data protection regulations, and protecting sensitive information.

    Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

    The introduction of GDPR Guidance on how businesses can approach data protectionData usage transparencyStaff training on data protection

    More about the guest:
    Regina Johnys is the Director and Co-founder of Databasix, having set up the company in 2015 with Kellie Peters, the CEO of Databasix.

    Databasix works to bring people and data together, in order to change the way that data is collected, understood and used. They help individuals within organisations to be able to revolutionise their attitude to data and unlock its true potential and value, ensuring that every item is beneficial at every level.

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    Learn more about Databasix

    About the Oxford Business Podcast:
    The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

    Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
    Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

    The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

    The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

    Fri, 06 Oct 2023
  • 18 - Navigating the Commercial Energy Sector

    In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Jamie Knight, Business Development Executive at Fidelity Energy Ltd, to discuss the commercial energy sector and how business can successfully navigate it to combat rising energy prices.


    Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

    The factors affecting energy pricesHow an energy broker can save your business moneyThe future of the energy market


    More about the guest:
    Jamie Knight is a Business Development Executive within Fidelity Energy Ltd. Through this role he helps businesses get the best value from their energy contracts, reducing their energy consumption, minimising their carbon footprint and ensuring that their bills are right.

    LinkedIn
    Learn more about Fidelity Energy Ltd.

    About the Oxford Business Podcast:

    The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

    Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
    Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

    The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

    The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

    Fri, 01 Sep 2023
  • 17 - Dressing For Success and Navigating Unconcious Bias

    In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Samantha Harman, a Style Coach and Editor-In-Chief, about the impact of clothing on personal branding and business success.


    Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

    Unconscious bias in the workplaceThe importance of confidenceYour wardrobe's relation to business success


    More about the guest:

    Samantha Harman is a Style and Confidence Coach, helping ambitious women finally quit their imposter syndrome, stop wasting money on clothes they never wear and feel good in their style and their bodies.

    LinkedIn
    Learn more about The Style Editor

    About the Oxford Business Podcast:

    The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

    Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
    Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

    The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

    The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

    Fri, 04 Aug 2023
  • 16 - The Power of Pivoting

    In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Mike Woodward,  founder and director of Opera Anywhere to discuss the arts in Oxfordshire and the impact of COVID on the sector.

    Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

    The importance of flexibility in businessCollaborating with the communityOvercoming the difficulties of running an arts business


    More about the guest:

    Mike Woodward initially started Opera Anywhere back in 2000. With its beginnings as a way to celebrate the new millennium, Opera Anywhere has only continued to grow since then, Opera Anywhere tours opera productions, as well as managing corporate and public entertainment events across the UK, visiting theatres, villages halls and music festivals. They also provide singing waiters and wedding singers throughout Oxfordshire and beyond.

    LinkedIn
    Learn more about Opera Anywhere

    About the Oxford Business Podcast:

    The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

    Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
    Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

    The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

    The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

    Fri, 07 Jul 2023
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