Podcast 1: Fish shops, olderpreneurs, and debentures

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Show notes

Business news

• Fish and chip restaurant closes because the owners don't believe in fishing anymore
• The UK's first parcel postboxes are launched - good for small businesses?
• Are Instagrammable vegan chocolate lollies a clever idea or a cynical marketing ploy?
• From selling vaping kit to creating a senior dating scene: meet the UK's 'olderpreneurs'

Finance explained

• Just what the hell is a debenture?

Brilliant or bonkers?

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well"

— Jeff Bezos

“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later”

— Richard Branson

Music: Death of Lovers (Acoustic), John Hall, Opsound