‘A driving ambition for expansion’ with Deansbrook Garage Ltd in Hemel Hempstead

In a special episode of ‘In the frame’, we pulled on our hiking boots and trekked over to The Lost Gardens of Heligan – one of the most mysterious estates in the UK. David Harland, CEO, gave us a tour around Heligan, discussing its history, cultural impact, and the challenges facing tourist attractions.  Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, explorer, plant lover or garden romantic – this episode of ‘In the frame’ is a tranquil escape, as we ramble across the fields and woodlands of Heligan.  Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders, as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠⁠To find out more on The Lost Gardens of Heligan:www.heligan.comThe Lost Gardens of Heligan on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠

In this episode of ‘In the frame’, we jumped in the car, strapped on our seatbelts, put the keys in the ignition, and motored over to Hemel Hempstead. Muresh, director of Deansbrook Garage Ltd, is a self-motivated entrepreneur with plenty of fuel in the tank. He’s built a network of garages, not only providing motor services – but giving communities on-the-go grocery shopping facilities. Tune into ‘In the frame’ to hear our latest inspiring story. Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders, as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠To find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: www.barclayscorporate.com www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frameBarclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn

Introducing our new bonus feature, where we ask our guests for 3 top tips for business success. Kicking off, we have Ning Cheah, innovative founder of The Beauty Crop, sharing her 3 top tips for leveraging social media to scale-up a thriving retail brand. Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders from Retail and beyond, as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts'In the frame' on SpotifyTo find out more on The Beauty Crop: thebeautycrop.com The Beauty Crop on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠ ⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠

We applied some lippie, refreshed our mascara, and made our way to Chiswick for a chat with Ning Cheah, founder of The Beauty Crop. This innovative cosmetics brand combines skincare and makeup, drawing inspiration from healthy living and crafting products using natural ingredients. Ning shared insights into her formula for brand evolution, including being an early adopter of TikTok Shop. She also discussed the balance between building a business while managing family life, as well as her aspirations for international expansion. To find out how The Beauty Crop are shaking-up makeup, from start-up to scale-up, treat yourself to the latest episode of ‘In the frame’!Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders from Retail and beyond, as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠To find out more on The Beauty Crop: ⁠thebeautycrop.com⁠ ⁠The Beauty Crop on LinkedIn⁠To find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn

We swung by the offices of ESP Play, and climbed into conversation with Andrew Wood, Managing Director. Based in Burnley, ESP Play are an end-to-end playground designer and manufacturer, supplying equipment to schools, housing developers, and the leisure industry. We discussed the organisational culture of ESP Play, digital innovation in the playground market, and the physical and mental benefits of play in childhood. So, slide in and listen to the latest episode of ‘In the frame’!Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠To find out more on ESP Play: www.espplay.co.ukESP Play on LinkedIn To find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠⁠

We hopped on our milk float and headed up the M6 to Lancaster, where we chewed the cud with Mark Hestford, Group Financial Director, and Michael Sidley, Group Managing Director. SJ Bargh have a long-established history in specialised logistics within the agricultural sector, transporting raw milk from farm to processor. This year marks their 90th anniversary – but how does a heritage business ensure brand evolution and navigate modernisation of the industry through digital innovation? Listen to the latest episode of ‘In the frame’ to find out how this multi-generational family business continues to grow their legendairy status. Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠To find out more on SJ Bargh: www.sjbargh.co.ukSJ Bargh on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠⁠

In a special edition episode of ‘In the frame’, we speak to Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial Director, and Ulrika Högberg, Head of Community Strategy, at the AELTC – direct from the Championship Grounds. At Wimbledon, it's not just two weeks of tennis – it's all year round planning, precision, and partnerships. With a responsibility to preserve the prestige whilst courting a new generation of fans, how is Wimbledon's advantage maintained? Anything is possible with the right partners supporting you. So, tune in to the latest serving of 'In the frame' to find out more. Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders, as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠To find out more on The AELTC and Wimbledon Championships: www.wimbledon.comThe AELTC and Wimbledon on LinkedIn To find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠

On this episode, we pull on our lab coats for a chat with Colin MacKay, CEO and Founder of Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services. Symbiosis is a specialist manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals for clients worldwide with an expertise that's globally recognised. We speak to Colin about the relentless incremental growth of Symbiosis, future expansion ambitions – and how Symbiosis negotiated symptomatic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit. What can your business learn from Symbiosis’ journey? Join us to hear more. Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders , as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠⁠To find out more on Symbiosis: www.symbiosis-pharma.comSymbiosis on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠

Producing premium single malt Scotch whisky requires significant upfront investment, with products maturing for years before sale. So, what strategies do distillers employ to keep their cash flow off the rocks whilst laying down a legacy for the future? Pour yourself a wee dram and listen in as Euan Mitchell, Managing Director, shares the rich history, challenges, and future aspirations of Isle of Arran Distillers. Slàinte!Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders , as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out more on Isle of Arran Distillers: www.arranwhisky.comIsle of Arran Distillers on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠⁠

Join us as we dive headlong into discussion with Raffi Schieir, Director of supply chain business Bantam Materials UK Ltd and founder of Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP). With multiple sustainability-related awards and nominations under the belt, the POP brand is making a splash for both the business and their clients alike. Raffi shares how his goal to 'win the decade' has fostered growth that's both sustainable and profitable, and how embracing change, even in the face of challenges, can create new opportunities. Ready to chart your course to business success? Then tune in as we plunge into the full story.Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid interviews with UK business leaders , as they unveil their triumphs, and inspiring journeys. Tune in for stories that will spark your entrepreneurial spirit!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'In the frame' on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out more on Prevented Ocean Plastic:www. preventedoceanplastic.comPrevented Ocean Plastic on LinkedInTo find out more on Barclays Corporate Banking: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/podcasts-in-the-frame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barclays Corporate Banking on LinkedIn⁠⁠