Vissensa Talks Resources
Insights into the world of managed it solutions
Our Vissensa Talks resources showcase leading experts across marketing, finance, property, and beyond, bringing you actionable insights to help you adapt and thrive. Each conversation looks at the impact of managed IT solutions and how they can underpin successful strategies.
Episode 15
VISSENSA TALKS AT ARDEN UNIVERSITY
On 25 August, Vissensa hosted a webinar at Arden University exploring career pathways in IT. CEO Steve Groom, Junior Analyst James Leech, and Marketing Executive James Ellis share insights on internships, practical experience and opportunity evaluation.
Episode 14
VISSENSA TALKS TO MYTIME YOUNG CARERS EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME
Owen Hurry and Emma Fry from MYTIME Young Carers’ Employability Programme discuss juggling caregiving, education and career progression. They describe how structured training and support empower young carers to succeed in the workplace.
Episode 13
VISSENSA TALKS TO PETER TAYLOR
Paris Smith Managing Partner and Hampshire Chamber Director Peter Taylor reflects on the pandemic’s effects on local businesses, the Solent Freeport scheme and regional collaboration. He and Steve Groom discuss leveraging digital strategies for economic resilience.
Episode 11
VISSENSA TALKS TO KRISTA SHARP
Krista Sharp, CEO of MYTIME Young Carers, recounts sourcing IT hardware donations that enabled 24 young carers to access online learning during lockdown. She highlights the challenges faced by these students and the role of charity partnerships.
Episode 10
VISSENSA TALKS TO PHIL CLARK
IT Consultant Phil Clark explains the Sustainability Index in partnership with Green Element, scoring suppliers on environmental best practices. He and Steve Groom evaluate Vissensa’s sustainability goals and green-managed IT solutions.
Episode 9
VISSENSA TALKS WITH ALAN LINDSTROM
Alan Lindstrom, South Coast Business Manager at The Business Magazine, and Steve Groom explore the media industry’s rapid shift from print to digital. They discuss event innovation, audience engagement and revenue models under current pressures.
Episode 8
VISSENSA TALKS TO SIMON WEST
Simon West, CEO of Fire Door Experts, outlines post-Grenfell regulatory changes and introduces an innovative pandemic-ready fire door maintenance concept. He and Steve Groom discuss budget constraints and long-term compliance planning.
“You only have a certain amount of budget, it’s not an infinite amount of money to spend on fire doors – but as long as you have an active plan in place to maintain and replace your doors over a long period of time, you’re fulfilling your obligation to fit the requirements.”
– Simon West
Episode 7
VISSENSA TALKS TO MARTIN SMITH
Talent Drive MD Martin Smith examines procurement recruitment’s evolution from temp-to-perm transitions and furlough impacts to the rise of remote work. He and Steve Groom delve into strategic, tech-driven procurement.
“The modern age of procurement is a lot more strategic and innovative, relying on tech and digitalisation.”
– Martin Smith
Episode 6
VISSENSA TALKS TO CHRIS HUGHES
Chris Hughes, Director of Debt Fighters Dorset, discusses pandemic-induced financial challenges and alternative debt-management strategies for SMEs. Alongside Steve Groom, he explores tolerant approaches to sustain businesses through crisis.
Episode 5
VISSENSA TALKS TO BEVERLEY POOLE
Founder & CEO Beverley Poole of Aspire 4 Business shares the ‘People, Places, Projects’ framework, underlining how team dynamics, workspace and project selection drive success.
“People, Places, Projects – the people make the business, they decide the places they’ll be working and the projects they need to be working on.”
– Beverley Poole
Episode 4
VISSENSA TALKS TO DAN FELLS
Property expert Dan Fells reviews Hampshire’s housing market shifts under COVID-19, offering advice for buyers, sellers and investors. He forecasts emerging trends and supports first-time homebuyers with practical insights.
Episode 3
VISSENSA TALKS TO ELIOT JONES
Wealth management advisor Eliot Jones evaluates market volatility and future-planning strategies, guiding listeners on confident investment steps. He and Steve Groom discuss the value of good financial advice.
“Use a good advisor – it’s important, and it doesn’t cost anything to have a conversation.” – Eliot Jones
Episode 2
VISSENSA TALKS TO PAUL STEVENS
Business consultant and coach Paul Stevens offers guidance for navigating furlough, employee management and tough decisions during uncertainty. He emphasises quality conversations and structured planning.
“Above all else, genuinely listen, have better quality conversations and have a 90 or even a 60-day plan!”
– Paul Stevens
Episode 1
VISSENSA TALKS TO JOSH MITCHELL
Marketing specialist Josh Mitchell of Mitchell & Stones outlines how businesses can maintain visibility by consistently sharing high-value content leveraging digital channels and managed IT solutions as an outsourced marketing department.
“You can live rent-free in people’s news feeds. Consistently sharing high-value content and relevant information will work wonders for your business.”
– Josh Mitchell