The thebusinesslunchdiscussion’s Podcast

The Business Lunch Discussion - Bill Curtis on receiving a British Citizen Youth Award - 25 Oct 2024

Rod Maxwell was talking with Bill Curtis who at 15 has just received a British Citizen Youth Award at Parliament and also has his own show on RadioAlty.co.uk.

The Business Lunch Discussion with Henry Burgess on UK Retail - 14 August 2024

The Business Lunch Discussion on this week's #theLateLateLunchshow was with Henry Burgess - head of procurement synergies at Compass Group and someone with over 30 years experience in the Retail sector and service industry.  Rod discussed Henry's background in food retail at Sainsbury's, working in Australia and the challenges of the current UK retail and food service sectors.  Broadcast on RadioAlty.co.uk - 14 August 2024
The Business Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by The Owners' Club - the club for local entrepreneurs - https://theownersclub.uk/

The Business Lunch Discussion with Lauren Halket - Key Global Recruitment - 12th June 2024

On #theLateLateLunchshow, show host Rod Maxwell was in conversation with local business owner Laura Halket who heads up Key Global Recriuitment (https://keyglobalrecruitment.com/)- specialist recruiters for the IT and Tech industry.  Laura talks to Rod about the way in which they work with clients to find the best skills to fill the increasing need for people across industry and how the company draws on it's 40 years of deep industry expertise in the recruitment sector specialising in Technology and Digital roles, from the UK to find talent Internationally. The Business Lunch Discussion on RadioAlty's #theLateLateLunchshow is supported by The Owners' Club - the business club for local entrepreneurs.  Find out more at https://theownersclub.uk/. 

The Business Lunch Discussion - StarFeedback - Jonny and Carl - May 2024

Recently on the #theLateLateLunchshow the business lunch discussion (supported by The Owners' Club) was on the topic of feedback and feedback solutions.  Rod Maxwell was speaking with Jonny and Carl from local company StarFeedback.io who provide solutions for businesses to easily gather customer feedback and use it to tweak or transform the business.  
The Business Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by The Owners' Club - the club for local entrepreneurs - https://theownersclub.uk/

The Business Lunch Discussion with Barry Price - https://www.thebikefitters.com - March 2024

On the Wednesday Business Lunch Discussion in association with "The Owners' Club" - https://theownersclub.uk/ #theLateLateLunchshow host Rod Maxwell was speaking with Barry Price  who is one of the owners of https://www.thebikefitters.com/.  Find out what they do and for whom.

The Business Lunch Discussion supported by The Owners' Club - with Alessandro Sidoli - Xeinadin Corporate Recovery - 6 March 2024

On Wednesday's #theLateLateLunchshow, the "Business Lunch Discussion" was with Alessandro Sidoli from Xeinadin Corporate Recovery ( a member of the Owners' Club).  Find out what they do and the current business environment for business recovery activities.  https://xeinadin.com/services/corporate-recovery/
The Business Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by The Owners' Club - the club for local entrepreneurs - https://theownersclub.uk/

The Business Lunch Discussion with Gareth Everson from Soloprenyear - 21 Feb 2024

Recently on #theLateLateLunchshow, the business lunch discussion featured Gareth Everson whose business Soloprenyear supports small business’s with services they may not be expert at but require and want to improve. Listen to the interview now!#theLateLateLunchshow and "The Business Lunch Discussion" are supported by The Owners’ Club - the business club for local entrepreneurs. #localbusiness #entrepreneur#entrepreneurship #solopreneur
 

A Deep-Dive with Trademark Helpline

Join Rod Maxwell on the late late lunch show, sponsored by the Owners Club, as he discusses with Steve Dobson and John Payton from the Trademark Helpline. They tackle the intriguing frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for trademark law, highlighting complexities and potential issues that AI can bring to the table.The Trademark Helpline, since its inception in 2011, has aided by assisting over 5000 UK SMEs in safeguarding their brands. In an era of swift digitization and globalization of businesses, the need to protect your trademark and brand from potential infringements turns more crucial. This podcast episode gives a sneak pore into real business experiences where disputes have arisen from an AI bot "taking over" a trademark or intellectual property. It underscores the importance of educating oneself about AI's role and the necessity of due diligence before kick-starting a brand.Yet AI isn’t all negative; it's a potential tool for good. Dobson and Payton shed light on the trademark and copyright laws that shield businesses and individuals alike, thus offering a comprehensive picture of these legalities, their execution, and significance. In this informative conversation, you'll explore the crossroads of AI and trademark law, providing insights into successfully navigating this complicated landscape.Our guests, John Payton and Steve Dobson, discuss trademarks' intricacies, focusing primarily on the uniqueness and protection of these marks. They highlight the complexity of establishing a unique trademark and navigating through different jurisdiction-based databases. They share an absorbing case study involving a Scottish sandwich franchise entrapped in trademark trawling, underscoring the importance of prompt trademark registration.This enlightening episode encapsulates the topic of dormant trademarks, valuable advice for emerging or existing businesses, and highlights potential setbacks avoidable with timely and professional guidance. Finally, it delves into sector-specific trademark challenges, the role of AI in brand creation, and how an effective approach to trademarks can boost a business's long-term valuation.

The Business Lunch Discussion supported by the Owners' Club with Greg Ward - Mattioli Woods plc

#theLateLateLunchshow host Rod Maxwell speaks with Greg Ward of Mattioli Woods plc (https://mattioliwoods.com/)- a UK wide financial services business and member of The Owners' Club.   For more information on The Owners' Club visit - https://theownersclub.uk/.
The Business Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by The Owners' Club - the club for local entrepreneurs - https://theownersclub.uk/

The Business Lunch Discussion supported by The Owners’ Club - Graham Cox from Self-Employed Mortgage Hub - Weds 6 Dec 2023

Recently on the #theLateLateLunchshow (supported by The Owners' Club) the business lunch discussion was all about mortgage advice and support for small business owners and sole traders.  Host Rod Maxwell spoke with Graham Cox from Self-Employed Mortgage Hub (https://www.selfemployedmortgagehub.com/) about the challenges for small business owners and entrepreneurs in securing mortgages and how his company can help.   
The Business Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by The Owners' Club - the club for local entrepreneurs - https://theownersclub.uk/