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B Corp Month: Meet the ethical entrepreneurs doing business better

1 month ago | bigissue.com | Cat Jones |Steven MacKenzie

In association with giffgaff Ethical entrepreneurs are making waves in the business world, finding ways to be profitable while making the world a better place We know how bad business practice has a detrimental knock-on effect, from polluting the environment to contributing to keeping standards of living low. Good business practice, however, can produce endless ripples of positivity. That’s why ‘Generation B’ is doing things differently.
My husband is 40 and I buy him kids' toys for Christmas

Dec 15, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Cat Jones

As Christmas songs blared from the department store's speakers, I anxiously scanned the shelves for the perfect toy. There were cuddly Squishmallows (a stuffed toy brand), rows of plastic dinosaurs, and Barbies in sparkly dresses. And there, on the top shelf, was the festive gift I'd been looking for - a neon orange and blue Lego McLaren Formula 1 car. With more than 1,400 pieces and a£169.99 price tag, you might think it would be a bit much for my five-year-old daughter - and you'd be right.
How AI could be the secret to boosting your charity's income

Aug 30, 2024 | charitytimes.com | Cat Jones

With the cost of giving crisis leaving many charities concerned about their income, Cat Jones speaks to AI experts about how the new technology could be the secret to bringing in millions for charities. ______________________________________________________________________It’s no secret that charities are facing unprecedented challenges.
Finalists revealed for John Hays Entrepreneur Award

Aug 21, 2024 | ttgmedia.com | Cat Jones |Tom Parry

Established in tribute to John Hays, one of travel’s greatest pioneers, the award aims to recognise true entrepreneurial spirit of an outstanding personality or personalities who have disrupted the travel sector. The winner will be revealed by Dame Irene and Helen Hays during The Travel Industry Awards by TTG at Magazine London on 26 September.
Finalists revealed for John Hays Entrepreneur Award 2024

Aug 21, 2024 | ttgmedia.com | Cat Jones |Tom Parry

Finalists for this year’s John Hays Entrepreneur Award have been revealed. Now in its fourth year, the prestigious accolade will be presented at The Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024 in September. For the first time, finalists will be interviewed face-to-face by Dame Irene Hays and a Hays Travel/TTG judging panel at the agency’s head office in Sunderland. This year’s winner will be able to take advantage of business support sessions with Dame Irene and members of the Hays Travel board.
Byway's Paul Conroy: 'I'd love to reach out to more agents this year'

Aug 12, 2024 | ttgmedia.com | Cat Jones |Gary Noakes

Byway’s head of partnerships Paul Conroy tells TTG’s Gary Noakes about its bold new operator and agency tie-ups, and what it plans to do with healthy new investment. First Choice clients and rail travel are not a natural pairing but, according to flight-free holiday specialist Byway, the two are getting on just fine.
HitchPod Rewatch Countdown, Number 10 - Rope

Apr 23, 2024 | player.fm | Dan Liebke |Cat Jones |Josh Wigler |Roifield Brown

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Cat Jones: Five hacks to break down silos in charities

Apr 12, 2024 | charitytimes.com | Cat Jones

If you ask a charity professional what their biggest work gripe is, the chances are that ‘teams working in silo’ will be high on the list. A boom in hybrid working (an increase of 900% in the voluntary sector since the pandemic*) is likely have exacerbated what is an issue for organisations across sectors. A recent survey from Charity Comms revealed that just over half of charity professionals felt cross-team communication was effective within their charity**.
I was starved for adult connection while raising my daughter as a single mom. Moving back to the family farm was exactly what I needed.

Mar 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Cat Jones

Cat Jones eagerly left the family home at 17 and later bought a house 230 miles away with her husband. After having a baby and leaving her husband, she was determined to make things work living on her own. Moving back to her childhood home has felt like a massive burden was lifted off her shoulders. Growing up in a family with four girls, I always preferred my own space. When I was 12, I chose to live in our converted garage instead of sleeping in the house.
HitchPod Rewatch Countdown, The 39 Steps v Mutiny on the Bounty

Mar 19, 2024 | player.fm | Dan Liebke |Cat Jones

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.