Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week, in the studio today we have Steven Hugill, Editor of the North East Times Magazine, and own the line, we have Jonathan Potter, UK North Managing Director of Sullivan & Stanley, an award-winning specialist change consulting firm, who have consulted great northern businesses including Manchester Airport, and PZ Cussons. Later in the programme, our reporter Jamie Collis will be speaks to delegates from the recent North East Future Resources Conference.