Welcome to the first episode of Northern Business Podcast, formerly Business Unmuted) sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .com Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR, one of longest established PR firms in the North of England. Each week we’ll be talking to people in business and economic experts about the big issues affecting the region. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio this week, we have Elaine Stroud, chief executive officer of Entrepreneurs’ Forum, one of the biggest networks for entrepreneurs in the North East.And down the line we have Andy Ward, Market senior partner for Leeds and Bradford at PwC, who has been working on the business case for social mobility in his region. Also down the line we have Rob Parsons, the Northern Agenda Editor at Reach PLC and the presenter of the Northern Agenda Podcast
