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THE unLTD PODCAST 70 THE BACKROOM AGENCY ON PUTTING THE CLIENT FIRST
THE unLTD PODCAST
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WITH JAMES MARRIOTT IS BACK FOR 2022
In the first episode of the yearJames Marriottspeaks to this month’s cover star Karen Mosley as he takes a look into what’s happening in Sheffield City Centre.
You see, I noticed quite a few people on my social media feeds around Christmas who were in town for the first time after the pandemic and were surprised at how tired and empty some parts of the centre are looking now.
Karen pops her Chamber hat on to give us an insight into some of the projects that are already in the works.
Could a new dawn for Sheffield City Centre be around the corner?
Meet the Policy Pod
Right at the end of January, a new podcast launched called South Yorkshire Policy Pod.
It’s a joint project between Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley and Rotherham Chambers, along with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Join Authority, hosted by yours truly.
The idea is to deep dive into an important issue off the back of recent research project work.
The first one has a fantastic panel of expert guests, exploring the question of ‘What can the education and training sectors learn from employers on workforce skills?’
Find it by searching ‘South Yorkshire Policy Pod’ in the app on your device or just drop me a line and I’ll send you the link - my email is below.
How long?
Bit of an age old quandry for anyone looking at getting started in podcasting – what is the perfect length for episodes?
There’s a kind of easy answer to this one: a podcast should be as long as it should be.
I know, I know, that’s a bit of a cop-out, but it is true, because the actual answer is different for everyone.
It depends on a number of factors. Work through these and it’ll help you work out how the equation looks for you and ultimately what your ideal length is.
I’ve narrowed those factors down to six key areas to consider. Find out what they are and work out your podcast length at wearesoundmedia. com
unLTD unleashed!
Now things are starting to open up more and more, we’re really looking forward to taking the unLTD Podcast out across South Yorkshire during 2022.
We have plenty of plans, but we’re also keen to hear your stories and ideas for things for us to cover.
JAMES SPEAKING TO KAREN MOSLEY
Drop me a line anytime email: james@ wearesoundmedia.com
OH MY GANACHE
Oh My Ganache is a boutique chocolate company based in South Elmsall near Doncaster. It supplies sweet treats to business events, weddings and parties and has an online store with a range of products available to order.
Tell us about your business – sell yourselves!
I started OMG – Oh My Ganache to give variety to everyone. Any flavour for any occasion is what the business is all about and there are no limits.
Being able to put whatever ingredient I fancy into chocolate is fun and I love coming up with new flavours, such as my most popular – bacon flavour milk chocolate!
It is great to work with people to make something truly memorable for their occasion or event and I get a lot of satisfaction from that.
What gave you the idea for your business?
I first started making chocolate for my dad who always enjoyed a bar or two of rum and raisin chocolate. However, it proved difficult to find in shops so I decided to have a go at it myself – how hard could it be?
I found I had a knack for making chocolate, so I carried on experimenting with different ingredients and different ways of making it.
After I mastered making classic chocolate, I thought I would try my hand at free from chocolate, which is suitable for vegans, those who cannot have gluten or dairy, diabetics and essentially anyone with food allergies or intolerances.
Originally, as well as making rum and raisin chocolate for my dad, I started making it for family and friends. Over time, word of mouth worked its magic and Oh My Ganache was born.
Who are your customers and how are you targeting them?
Most of my customers come from events I attend such as wedding fairs, seasonal markets, or business networking. I also use social media to reach potential customers.
OMG has a great monthly subscription that you can treat through the production, sale and marketing of a chocolate product, from concept right through to delivery.
yourself to or give as a gift – a real gem for the chocoholic.
I have chocolate activities for groups which are super for various occasions like staff parties, family gatherings or giving friends a special treat.
If you are looking for something for your team to do, why not try the OMG team activity? It takes you
How can people get in touch with you?
You can find OMG – Oh My Ganache on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn and atohmyganache.co.uk
NOW’S THE TIME TO ENSURE YOUR MONEY IS TRULY WORKING FOR YOU
Many households are getting battered by the incoming financial storm. Jillian Thomas, managing director of Future Life Wealth Management, outlines some proactive steps all of us should take.
We’re facing a ‘perfect storm’ of financial problems, and it’s never been more important to take decisive action to safeguard your future.
In April, national insurance rates will soar and the energy price cap will also be increased to a level which is, frankly, eye-watering. Add in rocketing inflation in food, petrol and other goods and there’s every reason to suspect that many families across Yorkshire will feel increasingly stretched financially.
Speaking both personally and professionally, I’ve never known a time when so many elderly and vulnerable clients are routinely making contact with Future Life Wealth Management to find ways of leveraging more money from their investments. This situation has been mounting for several months and the amount of money being requested is also rising.
In short, it’s become clear to me that many members of this country’s older generation in particular are struggling. And – barring unforeseen circumstances – this ‘perfect storm’ is only likely to get worse in the short to medium term.
Yet the first weeks of 2022 were almost entirely dominated by ‘Partygate’.
To be clear, I’m not disputing that there’s a real need for this scandal surrounding the gathering of government staff at the height of lockdown restrictions to be covered both fully and fairly. But I do strongly suspect that the government is not as concerned about the extensive headlines being dedicated to Partygate as might initially be imagined. As long as this particular story is kept at the forefront of public consciousness then the gravity of the economic situation that’s unravelling will be largely overlooked.
So, what must savers and investors do at this point in time?
First, it remains imperative to take full control of both your finances and your investments without delay. If you’ve not already got a budget in place then please do consider implementing one at the earliest opportunity.
This clearly needs to consider the fact that mounting inflation and the removal of the energy price cap will increasingly impact our monthly expenditure.
Separately, deposit rates have been at historically low levels since the financial crisis of 2008. But this does not mean that investors should accept a real terms inflationadjusted reduction in their value as the default position.
Financial planners have access to cash platforms which potentially provide higher rates of return than can be obtained from the well-known high street names.
In short, please do get in touch to see if we can help.
There has never been a more important time to ensure that your money is working as hard as possible for you, and this starts by thinking through your investments in order to maximise the returns you receive.
If you would like Jillian Thomas to plan your financial future, call (01246) 435996 or email jill@wealthmanagement. uk.com . Alternatively, visit wealthmanagement.uk.com
No individual investment advice is given, nor intended to be given in this article and liability will not be accepted in respect of any action you may take as a result of reading this article. If you are unsure you are urged to take independent investment advice.
Business & IP Centre South Yorkshire supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business.
The regional centre was first opened in Sheffield Central Library in 2015 and within the first three years helped to created almost 400 business, 320 additional jobs and generated £2.8m GVA for the region. And now their sights are set on the rest of South Yorkshire.
“We’re on a mission to ensure libraries, as the heart of the community, are a core part of the business support offering across South Yorkshire. We’re passionate about supporting both new and existing businesses to gain the background knowledge and information that they need before they can get going on their new business venture. After months of hard work (and many delays!), we’re excited to be opening our new BIPC Locals in Barnsley Library @ the Lightbox and Rotherham Riverside Library. We now offer our services to a much wider audience across the region and can’t wait to see how we can help to support the region and the economy thrive.” Sophie Heaton, Business Engagement & Marketing Manager.
Each Centre is equipped with a core set of resources, such as £5m worth of up-todate market research and business databases, which are brought to life by a tailored and highly individual programme of events, workshops, and one-to-ones, delivered in collaboration with local business leaders, role model entrepreneurs and community partners. So whether you are just starting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we are here to help.
To find out more, visit us at bipcsouthyorkshire.co.uk or get in touch at bipcsheffield@ sheffield.gov.uk
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WHY PHYSICAL DATA PROTECTION NEEDS TO REMAIN A PRIORITY
Sheffield-based confidential waste specialists, Russell Richardson, explain the importance of disposing documents correctly, and share their top five reasons for why you should be using a confidential waste company service.
Data is everywhere and remains highly profitable for identity thieves and costly for those they target. While online data breaches and hackers often make the headlines, many still rely on ‘old-fashioned’ methods like digging through waste bins and looking for documents.
Identity theft was big news throughout 2021 and it’s not going away in 2022; it is predicted that a staggering one out of every three people will become a victim. It’s no surprise that identity theft has been the fastest growing criminal act in the world and people are now starting to take it seriously.
This is why Sheffield’s confidential waste specialist, Russell Richardson, is warning businesses to not underestimate the importance of looking after physical documents and the data they hold.
Document shredding remains an important tool in the fight against fraud and organisations cannot afford to be complacent when it comes to destroying paperwork containing information about customers, suppliers, and their own business.
If you’re not sure if your organisation would benefit from outsourcing their shredding, Lyndsay Stewart, from Russell Richardson, has put together her top 5 reasons for using a specialist confidential waste company service.
1 Save money – a regular secure shredding service often costs less per month than an office water cooler or coffee machine and is cheaper than paying for someone’s time spent shredding.
2 All Russell Richardson’s shredded paper is recycled at UK paper mills. Shredding and recycling documents saves trees and landfill space, conserves resource and water and can help towards any environmental targets and accreditations.
3 A service from Russell Richardson keeps your company compliant with data protection regulations, helping to avoid hefty fines and a damaged reputation for non-compliance.
4 Proof and certification! A reputable confidential waste company will provide you with a certificate of destruction for everything that has been securely destroyed.
5 Keep the office looking tidy and smart! Most confidential waste companies should provide you with a choice of receptacles to avoid papers piling up waiting to be shredded, keeping documents secure to the point of destruction, and reducing the risk of data breaches.
