Podcasts

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 30th October 2018 at 3:59 pm

David Leadbetter of Inspira explains how employers can get involved in a programme to raise the aspirations of young Cumbrians. Inspira’s […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 17th October 2018 at 9:18 am

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 […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 11th October 2018 at 1:20 pm

The man driving plans for a nuclear power station in West Cumbria explains his strategy to save the project.  NuGen’s […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 4th October 2018 at 3:07 pm

A third of SME owners face difficulties in growing their businesses. Growth Hub adviser Adrian Luckham offers practical help. Polling commissioned by the […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 20th September 2018 at 1:08 pm

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 […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 12th September 2018 at 2:58 pm

Lawyer Michael Bauer explains how businesses should respond to employment tribunal claims or, better still, avoid them altogether. The number of employment […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 6th September 2018 at 9:20 am

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 […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 30th August 2018 at 12:32 pm

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 […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 23rd August 2018 at 10:29 am

City Council leader Colin Glover on plans for 10,000 new homes, Borderlands, Carlisle Airport, the Enterprise Zone and boosting the city centre. Carlisle […]

by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce on 13th August 2018 at 4:00 pm

Maria Ramsdale of FW Capital explains how the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund helps SMEs in Cumbria. The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund provides loan […]