The SOSE Spotlight

Ahead of the global climate summit COP29, we speak to South of Scotland business, Indinature, who are changing the way we insulate our homes. Sam Baumber, Indinature’s co-founder and Chief Operating Officer tells us more about the Jedburgh-based company, the benefits of being based in the region and what is next for them. Sam also talks about Indinature’s focus on the future of the planet, and offers his advice to entrepreneurs wishing to get a sustainable idea off the ground. Listen to find out more and subscribe at your usual podcast platform. Useful links: Indinature’s website: https://www.indinature.co/ Net Zero information: www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/netzero Episode Transcript: www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlight Contact SOSE: www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us ***************************************************************************************** Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350  

Today’s topic is a focus on our Enterprising Communities team, as we speak to Community Development Advisor Lisa Denham and find out:Who are they?How important are community groups and social enterprises to the people of the South of Scotland?And what support can the team provide?Lisa also discusses one of the first organisations she was assigned to and how it has developed with SOSE's support to provide vital and practical skills opportunities for young people in the South.Listen to find out more and subscribe at your usual podcast platform.Useful links:Tweeddale Youth Action’s new pizzeria: https://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/news/tyapizzeriaEpisode Transcript: southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlightContact SOSE: https://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us******************************************************************************************* Audio Source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350 

In this episode we speak to Campbell Young of our Enterprise and Business team about their vital role providing business support to help our region to thrive, grow and fulfil its potential.Who are they?What type of businesses do they support?What support could they offer you?Campbell also discusses the new South of Scotland Space Strategy, which sets out the exciting opportunities the space sector presents businesses in the region.Listen to find out more and subscribe at your usual podcast platforms.Useful linksSOSE business support - southofscotlandenterprise.com/businessesSouth of Scotland Space Strategy – southofscotlandenterprise.com/sosspacestrategyTranscription of episode – southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlightContact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us*******************************************************************************************Audio Source: JamendoAdobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350 

We speak to Seonaid Mann, South of Scotland Enterprise's Fair Work and Equalities Manager, about why Fair Work is important to you and your business.As part of Challenge Poverty Week, we find out how Fair Work can also make a real difference to people and their communities, organisations and the economy.Listen to find out more and subscribe at your usual podcast platforms.Useful linksSOSE Fair Work campaign - southofscotlandenterprise.com/fairworkChallenge Poverty Week - povertyalliance.org/cpw/Transcription of episode – southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlightContact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us*******************************************************************************************Audio Source: JamendoAdobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350

To mark the annual World Podcast Day, we speak to Susan Harkins, South of Scotland Enterprise's Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, about the services on offer which aim to harness the entrepreneurial spirit we have in the South of Scotland.In particular, how is SOSE supporting female and young entrepreneurs?What are the range of events and training on offer?And what is available at the new Hawick Business Centre?Listen to find out more.Useful linksSOSE events and training - southofscotlandenterprise.com/events-trainingSOSE Pathways coaching pilot - southofscotlandenterprise.com/pathwaysHawick Business Centre - southofscotlandenterprise.com/hawickbusinesscentreTranscription of episode – southofscotlandenterprise.com/thesosespotlightContact SOSE - southofscotlandenterprise.com/contact-us*******************************************************************************************Audio Source: JamendoAdobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350

As part of Scotland’s Climate Week, we speak to Martin Valenti, South of Scotland Enterprise's Director of Net Zero, Nature and Entrepreneurship, on the opportunities the journey to Net Zero provides.Why is it critical to you and your business?Why now? What can you do? And how can South of Scotland Enterprise help?Listen to find out more.Useful linksScotland’s Climate WeekSouth of Scotland EnterpriseSouth of Scotland Net Zero Investment GuideRowan Glen Hutton StoneTranscription of episode******************************************************************************************* Audio Source: JamendoAdobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350

Are you based in Dumfries & Galloway, or the Scottish Borders?Are you a business, community enterprise or an aspiring entrepreneur?We are South of Scotland Enterprise, and we have a brand new podcast for you – the SOSE Spotlight.We will sharing inspiring stories from across the region and putting your questions in the spotlight to help your business or community group to thrive, grow and fulfil your best potential.Your success starts here.To make sure you don’t miss out on the new series, subscribe at your usual podcast channels. Website: www.southofscotlandenterprise.comEmail address: clienthub@sose.scot   Phone: 0300 304 8888.***************************Audio source: JamendoAdobe Stock Asset ID: #346977350