It's once again time for us to talk about the support needed in the micro and small business sector.  Ian and Tony chatted about the campaigning that ourselves and our friends have been doing this year and The Micro Business Alliance and what that means to YOU. Many business owners are still struggling financially and mentally. We (you reading this) as a collective can help them💪🏼 Together We are Mighty.   Industry Angel Twitter Industry Angel Website Podcast Sponsors;- Far North...

Entrepreneurs helping to improve communities across South Tyneside are to receive a welcome funding boost.  The Social Enterprise Boost (SEB) Fund will provide grants of up to £10,000 to the borough’s social entrepreneurs! Delivered by Project North East (PNE), the programme aims to kick-start and accelerate social enterprises in South Tyneside. This will include the provision of finance to those already improving their communities through their work and those with aspirations of following...

Budding entrepreneur, eloquent linguist, and ever-inquisitive spiritualist. Marius Capra is a continuously developing tarot reader and astrologer with a mission to clarify the 'languages of the universe' in his business practice, providing transformative answers to the questions of the subconscious for clients around the world.    Ian & Marius discuss... Founding a spiritual business Finding magick An introduction to tarot Feeling drawn to certain areas Following your path The...

Alison Gwynn is Chief Executive at North East Screen, Alison is leading the resurgence of the TV and Film industry in the North East. After an investment of at least £37m, North East Screen (formerly Northern Film + Media), the screen industries development agency for the North-East, launched its new name, brand and programme of events earlier this year. The agency is now gearing up to meet the challenge of increasing activity by creating new partnerships, rebranding their successful...

THROWBACK to Episode 055, Simon - Build a Brand in 30 Days! Simon was Founder of The Shackleton Design & Manufacturing Company, the menswear, lifestyle and experience brand: producing made-in-Britain products inspired by the Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Having built the Shackleton brand Simon left it under new management in September 2016. Simon was selected as a Top 100 Manufacturer 2015 by Manufacturer magazine. He is a member of the Advisory Boards of Make It British and...

Rory McKeand leads the team at Technology Services Group as the CEO. Before his career at TSG, Rory was involved in shaping and transforming organisations in the Healthcare, Education and Technology industries. He now works with TSG’s team of technology experts to help customers and partners to transform their business and help them to achieve their business goals.   Ian & Rory discuss; Importance of mentors and mentees Company culture Leadership Working from home Flexible working...

Mike Weedon is a Diploma Level Qualified Independent Financial Adviser, with over 20 years’ experience working in the Financial Services Industry. Financial planning isn’t just for the mega rich and famous and Mike helps hard-working people confidently arrange their finances.   Ian & Mike discuss; Mike’s journey into financial advice Why was Wealth of Advice set up? Opening an office in South Tyneside, at One Trinity Green Why open an office in South Shields? Are Financial Advisers...

David Birchall is Technical Director and owner of db Show Control and Automation. The company's solutions are at the core of the world's most demanding multimedia shows, theme park rides, interactive visitor centres and AV installations. db Show Control's clients include the world's leading theme parks, event production companies, museums, AV Integrators and creative design consultants. Their solutions run 24/7 worldwide. Recent projects and clients include such names as Disneyland Paris,...

Rob is a hypnotist and Kennedy is a Psychological Mind Reader. They both turned their skills into email marketing and founded The Email Marketing Heroes...   Ian, Rob & Kennedy discuss topics such as;  Turning Feedback into Sales  Modern Email Marketing for your Audience  Dynamic Customer Journeys: Relevance and Segmentation  Their Entrepreneurial Journey as Utterly Unemployable The 3 stages of adding value   Industry Angel Twitter Industry Angel Website Podcast...

Kerrie Highcock has worked in the field of autism for 18 years and has recently gained her Masters of Education, in Autism, from the University of Strathclyde, and is currently working on her Doctorate.   She is passionate about elevating the voices of and learning from autistic people.   Before her 13 years (so far) with NEAS, she worked in schools and nurseries with specialist autism provision.   Kerrie is also the author of her first book The Infinite Journey, which outlines her...

With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching, Ian decided to grab Mischa for a chat around her experience of being an apprentice.   Ian & Mischa discuss areas such as; Why businesses should take on apprentices Different levels of apprenticeships Mischa’s progression Apprenticeships vs University An employers point of view from taking on an apprentice Mischa’s experience as an apprentice Far North’s growth through having an apprentice Having a mentor The process of an...

New Year's Message from Ian AND Industry Angel's first ever pod-swap with Nurture Your Zest with Ashleigh King!   This is a special episode as it's the: 🎙️ First release of season 2 of the #NurtureYourZest Podcast series🎙️ First episode recorded in 'The Nest' of the new podcast studio in Newcastle upon Tyne, 'Flamingo Heights' 🎙️ A personal achievement for me as interviewing Ian has been on my vision board for a long time, and I'm so grateful he gave up his time to chat with me... ...

George Fee is MD of GBO Media, social media entrepreneur, student at university of Sunderland, lover of photography and all things digital. Ian & George discuss; - Being self-taught in social media - Imposter syndrome - USP - Setting up as a limited company - Learning as you go - Not comparing yourself to others - Self-discovery - Bringing your personality into your business - Being true & authentic to yourself - Importance of relationship building - Stepping out of your comfort zone

To celebrate this International Men’s Day 2021 we hosted an online panel exploring “Better relations between men and women”. International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. The panel discuss topics like; - This year's theme "better relations between men & women" - Inspirational women - Importance of friendships - Importance of talking - Mental health - Health & wellbeing - Meditating and switching off - Work-life...

Kay Tarry is Founder Director of Sugar Noms Ltd, a 100% vegan pick & mix online store, based in the North East of England. Kay is an entrepreneur and total business geek. Ian & Kay discuss; - The birth of Sugar Noms - Being a therapist and business owner - The largest range of vegan pick & mix on the internet - Importing sweets from across the country - Sugars Nom’s journey - Kay’s introduction to digital marketing (shopify, ads, SEO) - Manufacturing vegan chocolate

This panel, hosted by Ian Farrar, was part of Far North's 'Who Wants to be a Happipreneur?' event. The discussion topics include; - The trigger to come home from living abroad - Can money buy happiness? - Hope for the younger generation? - Over-relying on social media? - Being authentic and genuine - What would you tell your younger self? - Happiest when being creative? - Is creativity knocked out of you with age? - Our flawed education system

Who wants to be a Happipreneur?; - Of interest to all who want to be, or help someone else to be, more enterprising and happier in their work. - Tony created the 'tongue in cheek' philosophy of Happipreneurship in the new 'Small is Beautiful'. - Tony explains how key decisions in his riches to rags journey allowed him to stumble into evermore happier work life. - Brad Burton says on the book cover "If you want the truth go to the 'D******d' in the red-feathered hat".

Tom Nightingale, North East Stakeholder Manager at Equinor, shares his experiences of working as part of the team behind the world’s biggest offshore wind farm. The £9bn Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be operated by Equinor for up to 35 years. When it is completed in 2026, the 3.6GW project will be capable of providing renewable electricity for around six million UK homes! Ian & Tom discuss; - Offshore Wind Turbines - Innovation - Community Engagement - STEM - Energy Transition

Paul Colman owner of The Little Quaker distillery, along with his wife Leanne they started the multi award winning Quaker Gin range in 2018 and have gone from strength to strength. Ian & Paul discuss; - Setting kitchens on fire - The story behind Little Quaker - How Paul learnt how to distil - Making Gin & Rum - The support received - Crowdfunding - The North East network - Supporting local businesses - Setting up his distillery - Overall goal & vision

Co-founder and director of Just Breathe, mental health specialist, Jeanette Nattrass.  Jeanette has a plethora of skills and knowledge including Clinical Counselling, Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, EMI Practitioner and EMDR Practitioner. Ian & Jeanette discuss; - Importance of investing in your staff - Becoming the best version of yourself - Getting staff back to work post Covid - Not supressing your emotions - The bigger picture

Gary Giles is the founder and CEO of OGEL, a revolutionary building system business. Gary has developed a brand new system that uses recycled polystyrene to construction walls, floors and roofs - the first ever to be globally patented. Ian & Gary discuss; - Where the name OGEL came from - Founding OGEL - Being on Dragons Den - The possibility for expanding globally - Which dragons they wanted to invest - Being able to build whatever - Plans for the future - North East’s network

Ryan Quickfall, AKA Ryan Roadkill, is a Newcastle based illustrator working from his studio in the city. He draws influence from B-Movie posters, comic book art, retro skate graphics and absolutely anything Motorcycle orientated. Ian & Ryan discuss; - Where ‘Roadkill’ came from - Ryan’s journey - Taking the first leap - Imposter syndrome - Pricing your art - What is an artist? - Drawing by hand or digitally - Limited edition pieces - Having a fan base - Ryan’s social media journey

Madeleine & Ame are both from Educational Development Trust, that run many schemes to support businesses and individuals. They discuss; - North East Ambition Programme - an impartial consultancy service to North East SMEs, helping them to understand their skills needs and how to grow their business.  - National Careers Service - offering free and impartial information, advice and guidance to help you with your decisions about careers, courses and work. 

Artist, actor, writer, presenter, singer, impressionist, Alfie Joey has appeared everywhere from the Comedy Store to Coronation Street. You can see Alfie’s art at the North East Art Collective, the gallery in Eldon Garden, Newcastle. His first illustrated book is out now, The Ghost Who Could Not Scare. Ian & Alfie discuss; - Alfie’s inspiration - Finding his ‘style’ - Different styles of art - Stories from around the world - The impact social media has had on art - Best way to sell your