Ulster Bank Northern Ireland Business Podcasts

Modernise or move, what’s the most cost-effective way to make a workplace eco-friendly? - The Ulster Bank Business Show: Sustainability Special

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:48 GMT

In the final episode of our sustainability series, Angellica Bell questions if businesses should modernise or move their residences to create more eco-friendly workplaces.

Her Guest, Dr. Jenn McArthur, Smart Building Research Group Lead & Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, talks through some of the ways you can adapt & save energy in your workplace.

Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.

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How can businesses build sustainable supply chains in disruptive times? - The Ulster Bank Business Show: Sustainability Special

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:11 GMT

In this episode of our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell questions how businesses can adopt sustainable choices in their supply chains.

Guests, Amee Ritchie & Jake Elliott-Hook the founders of S’Wheat, and Dr. James Cadman, Head of Consultancy & Carbon at Action Sustainability, offer insights into the actionable steps you can take to work towards a more sustainable supply chain on a budget.

Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.

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Is now the time for businesses to switch to renewable energy? - The Ulster Bank Business Show: Sustainability Special

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

In this episode of our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell questions how sustainable solutions could help us become more energy efficient during an energy and cost of living crisis.

Guests, Jim Bisset, the founder and inventor of Hydro Genie and Heidi Simpson, Propositions and Engagement Manager at NatWest, offer insights into the alternative solutions to consider when reducing your environmental impact on a budget.

Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.

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Is the fuel crisis a sustainability opportunity? - The Ulster Bank Business Show: Sustainability Special

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:07 GMT

This week in our sustainability special series, Angellica Bell learns how sustainable logistic solutions can help cut costs in challenging times.

Guests, Kunmi Oludoyi & Adebayo Popoola the founders of Sorair Technologies, a final-mile delivery solution, and Professor David Greenwood of Warwick Manufacturing Group offer insights into their business' cleaner delivery practices.

Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.

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Green Business BuildersGreen Business Builders - The Future of People Power

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:06:18 GMT

Tune into Ade Adepitan’s new podcast. This week he’s speaking to leaders from Pavegen and WPP on the future of people power.

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Green Business Builders - Creating a Greener Supply Chain

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:04:42 GMT

Tune into Ade Adepitan’s new podcast. This week he’s speaking to leaders from Mere Soeur, My Green Pod and Pekoetea on creating a greener supply chain.

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Green Business Builders - Reduce, Reuse, Rethink

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:39:21 GMT

Want to know how to reduce, reuse and rethink waste? Find out how in this week's podcast episode, where Ade Adepitan is joined by guests Frances Beer and Jamie Crummie.

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Green Business Builders - Driving Sustainable Change

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:12:17 GMT

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Openreach, Coutts and Green Tomato Cars on how they’re driving sustainable change.

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Bonus episode | Purpose, sourcing, community and more

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:02 GMT

In a special bonus episode, host Sarah Travers is joined by Mark Crimmins Managing Director of Corporate, Commercial & Business Banking at Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland, to discuss some of the key themes that emerged over the course of the series. We hear from some of our contributors on issues including purpose, supply chains and community. Mark also shares some of his reflections on the series, as we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the business community in Northern Ireland, today and in the future

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Episode Six | Thrive in the New World On The Economy

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In the sixth episode of the series, host Sarah Travers is joined by Richard Ramsey, Chief Economist Northern Ireland at Ulster Bank, and Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for a special edition of the podcast focusing on the economy in Northern Ireland. Learn about the key economic trends businesses should be aware of, how companies can prepare for some of the challenges ahead, and what opportunities there are for businesses in the new world in which we find ourselves.

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Episode Five | Thrive in the New World Agri-Food Special

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:00:47 GMT

In the penultimate episode of the series, host Sarah Travers is joined by Cormac McKervey, Senior Agriculture Manager at Ulster Bank, and Michele Shirlow, Chief Executive of Food NI, for a special edition of the podcast focusing on the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland. Learn about how the farming community and local food and drinks producers have adapted and risen to the challenges posed by the Coronavirus crisis, opportunities for growth, and the role of the sector in the green economy.

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Episode Four | Thrive in the New World with Minprint

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In episode four, Sarah is joined by Jamie McMinnis, Managing Director of print and display specialists Minprint. Learn about how the business has grown and diversified its product and service offering over the past four decades, and how, during the Coronavirus crisis, Jamie and his team developed an innovative range of social distancing products to support primary schools to prepare to reopen safely. Branded the ‘Combat Kids’, the range has been designed to communicate the complex issues raised by Covid-19 to young children in an engaging way.

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Episode Three | Thrive in the New World with Bob & Berts

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT

In episode three of Thrive in the New World, host Sarah Travers is joined by David Ferguson and Colin McClean, the team behind independently owned food and coffee shop chain Bob & Berts. Discover how the brand, which opened its first cafe in Portstewart in 2013, has expanded across Northern Ireland and into Scotland in recent years. Also, gain insight into how the business adapted throughout lockdown with the development of the new Bob & Berts app, and how it has prepared its cafes for reopening.

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Episode Two | Thrive in the New World with Péarlaí

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:20:47 GMT

In the second episode of Thrive in the New World, host Sarah Travers is joined by Peter McCaul, CEO of retail analytics company Péarlaí. Discover how the company is supporting shopping centres and retailers to generate footfall and build brand loyalty among shoppers using a smart key fob. In response to the challenges presented by the Coronavirus crisis, the business recently adapted and launched Péarlaí Protect, a service to help retailers with crowd management.

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Episode One | Thrive in the New World with Shnuggle

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:00:26 GMT

In episode one of Thrive in the New World, host Sarah Travers is joined by Sinead Murphy, Founder and CCO of Shnuggle, the award-winning designer and manufacturer of clever baby products. Learn more about how the homegrown company started out by processing orders in its owners' garage to now exporting to over 40 countries and how the business has adapted in these unique times. Also, discover how during the Coronavirus crisis Shnuggle pivoted in response to urgent calls for vital PPE when it led a consortium of local companies in the development of the Hero Shield initiative.

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Thrive in the New World - Trailer

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:41:31 GMT

Announcing Thrive in the New World, the new business podcast brought to you by Ulster Bank and hosted by Sarah Travers.

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