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'James Reed: all about business' puts you at the heart of fun, dynamic, candid conversation with business leaders, philanthropists and charitable celebrities as they use their journeys to give clear, actionable advice. Hosted by James Reed CBE, the Chairman and CEO of Reed Group, you’ll hear the highs and lows of what it means to be a true business leader to empower you to implement smarter, more ... more

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You can start a business for under £100, but building one that lasts requires navigating a minefield of practical, legal, and financial decisions.

In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Emma Jones to break down the mechanics of ... more

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How do you start a business?

In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Emma Jones, serial entrepreneur, founder of Enterprise Nation, and the UK’s Small Business Commissioner. This is part one of a three-part masterclass on startin... more

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When do you hire, when do you raise, and when is expansion actually the right move?

In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Forest co-founder Caroline Seton to pull back the curtain on how a London startup scaled to over two mill... more

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If your industry is facing a talent shortage or failing to prepare the next generation of workers, the solution isn't to wait for traditional institutions to adapt, it's to build the training infrastructure yourself.

In this episode of All About Bus... more

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Recent Guests

Caroline Seton
Co-founder of Forest, London-based e-bike operator
Forest
Episode: 92. When should you hire, raise or expand? The lessons from Forest Bikes | Caroline Seton
Lisa Bryer
Award-winning film producer, founder of Cowboy Films
Cowboy Films / London Screen Academy
Episode: 91. How to build your own talent pipeline | Lisa Bryer OBE & Charlie Kennard MBE
Charlie Kennard
CEO of Day One Trust, co-founder of London Screen Academy
Day One Trust / London Screen Academy
Episode: 91. How to build your own talent pipeline | Lisa Bryer OBE & Charlie Kennard MBE
Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
Co-founder and COO of Sandbox VR UK
Sandbox VR
Episode: 90. The lowest-risk way to scale a start-up | Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
James Perry
Co-founder of Cook, UK B Corp pioneer
Cook; B Corp UK
Episode: 89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Mark Rushmore
Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of SURI
SURI (Sustainable Rituals)
Episode: 88. How to build a disruptive product without outspending industry giants | Mark Rushmore
Charlie Hyman
Founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Episode: 87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
Nathalie Morrison
Founder and CEO of Astrea London
Astrea London
Episode: 86. Lab-grown diamonds were underestimated. Here's how they're disrupting luxury | Nathalie Morrison
Zoë Paskin
Restaurateur and co-founder of Studio Paskin
Studio Paskin
Episode: 85. "We were £1.5M in debt": The turnaround strategy that could save your business | Zoe Paskin

Host

James Reed
Host of multiple business-focused programs; experienced leader in Reed Group with a track record of candid, practical interviewing across sectors.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 688 ratings
  • Love it

    They really make you look at your business from all perspectives and understand the importance of learning your audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HuhneeBeeLivin
    United States13 days ago
  • This advice is truly inspiring and can't be missed!

    One episode and I am hooked! This has given me some very helpful insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacqueline Holden
    United States16 days ago
  • Great for Entrepreneurs

    Love this podcast. Great interviews with very inspiring business owners. They don't have to be in the same field as me for it to be relevant to me. It's all relevant and inspirational to any business owner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kikikittydoll
    United States16 days ago
  • Business

    Nice session

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A 10 year old kid boy
    United States23 days ago
  • Let’s talk business!

    This was a great segment and a podcast that I’ll be listening to faithfully. Very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mintamunich
    United States25 days ago

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Episodes are varied across industries, helping sponsors reach diverse, business-minded audiences.
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Guests are high-caliber and the discussions feel actionable rather than theoretical.
Listeners praise the host's interview technique for keeping conversations focused and insightful.

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90. The lowest-risk way to scale a start-up | Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
Q: What makes franchising appealing as a route to scale Sandbox VR UK?
Franchising lowers the risk of expansion by leveraging a proven product, IP, and support system. It allows rapid scaling in markets where the brand already has a track record, while the franchisee handles local site selection, recruitment, and local marketing, creating a strong, mutually dependent growth dynamic.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: What is your stance on the relationship between business and societal problems?
Perry argues for reforming business incentives to internalize externalities and views the B Corp movement as a crucial intervention, but notes it is not a full solution on its own.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: What lessons can future entrepreneurs take from your journey?
Be clear about purpose, embed it in foundational documents, and ensure owners share the same mission to avoid misalignment, while recognizing the need for long-term thinking and resilience.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: What sparked the move toward B Corp and purpose-led business?
Exposure to San Francisco's SOCAP and the early B Corp movement convinced them that companies could be purpose-driven and financially viable, leading to UK implementation and certification.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: How did Cook grow without external capital and maintain independence?
They used a cash-generating cake business to fund Cook, avoided equity dilution, and sought patient, non-institutional capital when necessary, while maintaining control through a self-financed, bootstrapped growth path.

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The show features candid conversations with business leaders, philanthropists, and mission-driven founders who share practical, actionable advice drawn from diverse industries. Episodes typically explore scaling organizations, building sustainable brands, leadership under pressure, and the interplay between profitability and purpose. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from charity founders and luxury brands to hospitality and recruitment leaders—providing listeners with transferable strategies for growth, governance, fundraising, and culture. The mix of deeply practical how-tos with personal stories about resilience or ethical leadership makes it appealing to founders, senior managers, and professionals seeking clear guidance and i... more

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1. Caroline Seton
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