Innovators

Networking on a Beermat
Learn how to get the most from networking events - making new contacts and generating sales leads
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The three sources of finance
The three basic types of capital provider - banks, business angels and Venture Capitalists - all have very different agendas.
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Marketing is all about timing
To many people, marketing is a bit of a mystery. We like to keep things simple.
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Sales Skills
Sales force Entrepreneurs are good at starting businesses, but not selling products.
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Only the Lonely
The secret of business success lies in building the right team of experts and keeping them on board
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Beermat Radio, in association with the Financial Times, is a series of unique business radio shows. Mike talks to successful entrepreneurs, CEO's and thought leaders about their lives and businesses. Download the podcasts below.

Tim Jones - The Art of Intrapreneurship
In this show Mike meets Tim Jones. His high-flying career includes a stint heading up the whole of Nat-West's retail operations, with tens of thousands of staff.

Seven Suphi - Coaching for Entrepreneurship
Seven offers plenty of advice, particularly for female entrepreneurs, for succeeding in business.

Richard Parkes Cordock - Millionaire upgrade
In this show, we meet an unlikely entrepreneur.

Jeanette Kehoe - Power to your people
If you're grappling with motivational issues, employee contracts and benefits,

Rick Medlock - Reaching for the stars
we're talking finance; in the company of Rick Medlock, now the CFO of satellite giant Inmarsat.

Jonathan Palmer - Facing change, embracing change
If you want to encourage entrepreneurship in your large organisation, or want to handle major changes with minimum disruption, our conversation with Jonathan is essential listening.