Episodes

This week Colin talks to Chris Wiley, founder of Sow Successful Ltd, whose Harkstead horticultural business has gone from strength to strength since he launched it in 2020. Having always nurtured a keen interest in plants, Chris previously worked for a large horticultural firm, where he ran plant research and development tests as part of an in-house breeding programme. Supported by the Prince’s Trust and mentored by none-other than Peter Seabrook, Chris tells Colin how Sow Successful really took...

This week Colin talks to Chris Wiley, founder of Sow Successful Ltd, whose Harkstead horticultural business has gone from strength to strength since he launched it in 2020. Having always nurtured a keen interest in plants, Chris previously worked for a large horticultural firm, where he ran plant research and development tests as part of an in-house breeding programme. Supported by the Prince’s Trust and mentored by none-other than Peter Seabrook, Chris tells Colin how Sow Successful really took...

In this week’s episode of Suffolk Money, Colin talks to Bridie Iachetta at Larking Gowen, tapping into her expert knowledge on cryptocurrency and the, often little-known, tax implications around this. Cryptocurrencies have been around since before 2010, but many of us wouldn’t know a bitcoin from an ethereum, or a fork from a blockchain. As an expert in this digital medium of exchange, Bridie dispels the confusion around the terminology, whilst discussing the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and ...

In this week’s episode of Suffolk Money, Colin talks to Bridie Iachetta at Larking Gowen, tapping into her expert knowledge on cryptocurrency and the, often little-known, tax implications around this. Cryptocurrencies have been around since before 2010, but many of us wouldn’t know a bitcoin from an ethereum, or a fork from a blockchain. As an expert in this digital medium of exchange, Bridie dispels the confusion around the terminology, whilst discussing the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and ...

In this week’s episode of Suffolk Money, Colin talks to Bridie Iachetta at Larking Gowen, tapping into her expert knowledge on cryptocurrency and the, often little-known, tax implications around this. Cryptocurrencies have been around since before 2010, but many of us wouldn’t know a bitcoin from an ethereum, or a fork from a blockchain. As an expert in this digital medium of exchange, Bridie dispels the confusion around the terminology, whilst discussing the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and ...

If you’ve just started a business and wonder who you can turn to, this episode of Suffolk Money Podcast may just give you the answer. This week Colin speaks to Nick Pandolfi, who after a long and varied career in the media, is now part of the team at MENTA; a non-for-profit organisation that works with entrepreneurs and growing businesses, offering help, support, advice and training. Nick begins by talking about his education at drama school in London, which led to roles on stage as well as in t...

If you’ve just started a business and wonder who you can turn to, this episode of Suffolk Money Podcast may just give you the answer. This week Colin speaks to Nick Pandolfi, who after a long and varied career in the media, is now part of the team at MENTA; a non-for-profit organisation that works with entrepreneurs and growing businesses, offering help, support, advice and training. Nick begins by talking about his education at drama school in London, which led to roles on stage as well as in t...

If you’ve just started a business and wonder who you can turn to, this episode of Suffolk Money Podcast may just give you the answer. This week Colin speaks to Nick Pandolfi, who after a long and varied career in the media, is now part of the team at MENTA; a non-for-profit organisation that works with entrepreneurs and growing businesses, offering help, support, advice and training. Nick begins by talking about his education at drama school in London, which led to roles on stage as well as in t...

The Suffolk Show is a real highlight in our region’s calendar and, in just over one week, the green fields of Trinity Park will once again be alive with the sound of cheering crowds, lowing cattle and live music, amid a cacophony of educational activities and entertainment for the people of Suffolk. In this week’s episode of Suffolk Money Podcast, Colin was delighted to catch up with Phillip Ainsworth (Chief Executive of the Suffolk Agricultural Association) and Tony Pulham (Deputy show director...

The Suffolk Show is a real highlight in our region’s calendar and, in just over one week, the green fields of Trinity Park will once again be alive with the sound of cheering crowds, lowing cattle and live music, amid a cacophony of educational activities and entertainment for the people of Suffolk. In this week’s episode of Suffolk Money Podcast, Colin was delighted to catch up with Phillip Ainsworth (Chief Executive of the Suffolk Agricultural Association) and Tony Pulham (Deputy show director...

The Suffolk Show is a real highlight in our region’s calendar and, in just over one week, the green fields of Trinity Park will once again be alive with the sound of cheering crowds, lowing cattle and live music, amid a cacophony of educational activities and entertainment for the people of Suffolk. In this week’s episode of Suffolk Money Podcast, Colin was delighted to catch up with Phillip Ainsworth (Chief Executive of the Suffolk Agricultural Association) and Tony Pulham (Deputy show director...

In this weeks’ episode, Colin has a difficult but important conversation with the inspirational Mandy Small, about what a family goes through and what they continue to go through after the tragic loss of a family member to suicide. Mandy met Chris met in Iraq in 2004 when they were both serving in the forces. After they married and their son Jamie was born, Chris’s role in the army saw him continue to be deployed all around the world and Mandy eventually left the air force so that they could be ...

In this weeks’ episode, Colin has a difficult but important conversation with the inspirational Mandy Small, about what a family goes through and what they continue to go through after the tragic loss of a family member to suicide. Mandy met Chris met in Iraq in 2004 when they were both serving in the forces. After they married and their son Jamie was born, Chris’s role in the army saw him continue to be deployed all around the world and Mandy eventually left the air force so that they could be ...

In this weeks’ episode, Colin has a difficult but important conversation with the inspirational Mandy Small, about what a family goes through and what they continue to go through after the tragic loss of a family member to suicide. Mandy met Chris met in Iraq in 2004 when they were both serving in the forces. After they married and their son Jamie was born, Chris’s role in the army saw him continue to be deployed all around the world and Mandy eventually left the air force so that they could be ...

This week’s edition of Suffolk Money Podcast was recorded live at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds, at BBC Radio Suffolk’s Rising Cost of Living Support Fayre. Here, Colin spoke to host of experts, all providing free advice on how to cope in these challenging times and sign-posting additional support. Presenter Wayne Bavin of BBC Radio Suffolk hosted the event, with producers Vic and Katherine also on hand to talk about the issues affecting our community. Amongst the many organisations ready to offer...

This week’s edition of Suffolk Money Podcast was recorded live at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds, at BBC Radio Suffolk’s Rising Cost of Living Support Fayre. Here, Colin spoke to host of experts, all providing free advice on how to cope in these challenging times and sign-posting additional support. Presenter Wayne Bavin of BBC Radio Suffolk hosted the event, with producers Vic and Katherine also on hand to talk about the issues affecting our community. Amongst the many organisations ready to offer...

This week’s edition of Suffolk Money Podcast was recorded live at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds, at BBC Radio Suffolk’s Rising Cost of Living Support Fayre. Here, Colin spoke to host of experts, all providing free advice on how to cope in these challenging times and sign-posting additional support. Presenter Wayne Bavin of BBC Radio Suffolk hosted the event, with producers Vic and Katherine also on hand to talk about the issues affecting our community. Amongst the many organisations ready to offer...

This week, Colin speaks to George Pennel, a former recruitment consultant whose decision to go-it-alone and start a new business was forged on the golf course, during his 2020 furlough. Looking for a new direction, George realised that cleaning had never been more important and set about creating Vivo Clean. The company was quickly established in January 2021, with his first job being a humble oven clean. Business quickly snowballed and within months of founding the company, Vivo Clean were hire...

This week, Colin speaks to George Pennel, a former recruitment consultant whose decision to go-it-alone and start a new business was forged on the golf course, during his 2020 furlough. Looking for a new direction, George realised that cleaning had never been more important and set about creating Vivo Clean. The company was quickly established in January 2021, with his first job being a humble oven clean. Business quickly snowballed and within months of founding the company, Vivo Clean were hire...

This week, Colin speaks to George Pennel, a former recruitment consultant whose decision to go-it-alone and start a new business was forged on the golf course, during his 2020 furlough. Looking for a new direction, George realised that cleaning had never been more important and set about creating Vivo Clean. The company was quickly established in January 2021, with his first job being a humble oven clean. Business quickly snowballed and within months of founding the company, Vivo Clean were hire...

In this week’s episode, Colin talks to two entrepreneurial sisters, Hannah Huntly and Beth Tchie, about their award-winning speciality coffee shops, in the heart of Ipswich. Previously an Illustrator and a Property Consultant, Hannah and Beth became inspired by the coffee shop culture in London, and developed a shared desire to open their own speciality coffee shop. Their dream about bringing this experience to Ipswich became a reality when they opened the doors of Applaud Coffee on St Peters St...

In this week’s episode, Colin talks to two entrepreneurial sisters, Hannah Huntly and Beth Tchie, about their award-winning speciality coffee shops, in the heart of Ipswich. Previously an Illustrator and a Property Consultant, Hannah and Beth became inspired by the coffee shop culture in London, and developed a shared desire to open their own speciality coffee shop. Their dream about bringing this experience to Ipswich became a reality when they opened the doors of Applaud Coffee on St Peters St...

In this week’s episode, Colin talks to two entrepreneurial sisters, Hannah Huntly and Beth Tchie, about their award-winning speciality coffee shops, in the heart of Ipswich. Previously an Illustrator and a Property Consultant, Hannah and Beth became inspired by the coffee shop culture in London, and developed a shared desire to open their own speciality coffee shop. Their dream about bringing this experience to Ipswich became a reality when they opened the doors of Applaud Coffee on St Peters St...

In our Budget Special for 2022, Colin discusses the key issues of the Spring Update for the Suffolk Money audience.