{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OxTalks","title":"Independent Business: A Guide to Keeping up with Changing Times","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3537,"description":"How can independent organisations, and their employees, adapt to the everchanging business landscape to compete with larger companies and achieve growth? How do they balance tradition with driving a small to medium sized enterprise forward?\n \nIn this episode of OxTalks, powered by Enterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP), host Howard Bentham is joined by James Clarke, Managing Director at Hook Norton Brewery.\n \nThe 175-year-old Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire is still powered by steam and uses dray horses to make its deliveries, yet it survives in the digital age with thriving online sales and a growing customer base. James Clarke shares his insight on how the brewery has evolved to keep up with changing times, including online sales, product offering, brand development and consumer preferences. He also discusses how the local business keeps family traditions alive and thriving.\n \nHoward and James are joined by Enterprise Oxfordshire’s Rob Panting, who discusses the tailored support that Enterprise Oxfordshire offers to help businesses achieve success, whether it be in the early stages or for more established organisations.\n\nLearn more about Hook Norton Brewery\n \nEnterprise Oxfordshire (formerly OxLEP) is an Oxfordshire County Council-owned company. It is our role to champion Oxfordshire’s economic potential, acting as a catalyst and convener to drive a dynamic, sustainable and growing economy. Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be a vibrant and inclusive world-leading economy – driven by innovation, enterprise, collaboration and research excellence.\nOur work has made a significant impact, helping to create favourable conditions for economic growth in Oxfordshire. We provide support for hundreds of businesses and communities in the county, supporting their desire to grow and attract the best talent locally, nationally and internationally.\n\nVisit our website / Access the Business Support Tool\nOxTalks is recorded at the Oxford Podcast Studio and produced by Story...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8Tqvv39_tJ7BatBkXiBnNnV1As80NgGanbdQ9tTXM8s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNmJm/YTAwMmM0NTFkMTU2/OGVjMGFlZGJkYmZm/MWM4OC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}