<p>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?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of OxTalks, powered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), host Howard Bentham is joined by James Clarke, Managing Director at Hook Norton Brewery.</p><p> </p><p>The 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.</p><p> </p><p>Howard and James are joined by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s Rob Panting, who discusses the tailored support that OxLEP offers to help businesses achieve success, whether it be in the early stages or for more established organisations.</p><p> </p><p>OxTalks is recorded at the <a href="https://www.oxfordpodcaststudio.co.uk/">Oxford Podcast Studio</a> by <a href="https://www.storyninetyfour.com/">Story Ninety-Four</a>.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.oxlepbusiness.co.uk/">Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business</a>  </p><p><a href="https://www.hooky.co.uk/">Learn more about Hook Norton Brewery</a></p><p> <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzuPvb-dl2M" title="Click here to watch a video of this episode.">Click here to watch a video of this episode.</a><br> <br></p><p>OxLEP:  <br>  <br>As the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), it is our role to champion Oxfordshire’s economic potential, acting as a catalyst and convener to drive a dynamic, sustainable and growing economy.  </p><p>  </p><p>Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be a vibrant and inclusive world-leading economy – driven by innovation, enterprise, collaboration and research excellence.  </p><p>  </p><p>Our 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.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/">Visit our website</a> <br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxfordshire-local-enterprise-partnership-oxlep-/">Follow us on LinkedIn</a> <br> <a href="https://x.com/oxfordshirelep">Follow us on X @oxfordshireLEP</a> <br> <a href="https://www.oxfordshirelep.com/business-support-tool">Learn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool</a></p><p><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/73248c57/transcript" title="Click here to view the episode transcript.">Click here to view the episode transcript.</a><br> </p>

OxTalks

OxLEP

Independent Business: A Guide to Keeping up with Changing Times

SEP 9, 202458 MIN
OxTalks

Independent Business: A Guide to Keeping up with Changing Times

SEP 9, 202458 MIN

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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?

 

In this episode of OxTalks, powered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), host Howard Bentham is joined by James Clarke, Managing Director at Hook Norton Brewery.

 

The 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.

 

Howard and James are joined by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s Rob Panting, who discusses the tailored support that OxLEP offers to help businesses achieve success, whether it be in the early stages or for more established organisations.

 

OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford Podcast Studio by Story Ninety-Four.


Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business  

Learn more about Hook Norton Brewery

 
Click here to watch a video of this episode.

OxLEP:  
  
As the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), 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.  

  

Our 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.


Visit our website
Follow us on LinkedIn
Follow us on X @oxfordshireLEP
Learn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool

Click here to view the episode transcript.