Ballards - Sound Advice

In this special edition of the Ballards Sound Advice Podcast, host Steven Jones is joined by Ben Allman, Partner at Ballards LLP, and Emma Clewes, Tax Director at Ballards LLP, to cut through the complexity of the Chancellor's latest budget. With tax thresholds frozen until 2031, rising property and savings taxes, and major changes to pensions and dividends, this budget affects everyone. Ben...

In this episode of Sound Advice, guest host Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards LLP, sits down with Sarah Fletcher, Senior Tax Manager at Ballards LLP. Together, they delve into the topic of Making Tax Digital, exploring what it means for taxpayers and the upcoming changes set to impact Income Tax Self-Assessment.

Ben Allman hosts Ally McLaughin, Outsourced Finance Senior Manager from Ballards LLP, who demystifies financial outsourcing services. The episode covers what outsourced finance truly involves, dispelling misconceptions about who can benefit. Ally explores the digital revolution in accounting, highlighting the importance of electronic systems and real-time financial information for better business...

In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of R&D claims with Jamie McLellan, R&D Senior Manager within Ballards.  R&D tax relief can be a powerful tool for businesses, but navigating the claim process and staying up-to-date with the latest changes can be challenging. In this episode, we break down the essentials of R&D tax r...

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Michelle Ohren, Director of the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. They discuss how businesses can navigate cybersecurity, including common pitfalls and strategies for improving business cyber resilience.

In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of Artificial Intelligence with Ed Daniels, the lead developer at Mathison AI. They discuss AI's current applications across various industries, its potential impact on businesses of all sizes, and common misconceptions.  Ed offers insights on how small businesses can leverage AI to compete wit...

Listeners can tune in to a recording of our recent women in accounting webinar. Hosts Steven Jones and Lauren Townsend are joined by Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards, Helen Rowland, Tax Senior at Ballards, Alex Moore, Account Manager at Ballards, and Aamirah Jama, Audit and Account Associate at Ballards.  Together, they explore several key topics, including entering accountancy by discussing q...

Join Matthew Clarke, your host, and Bal Siyan, Fractional IT Director at Ballards, in the latest episode of the SoundAdvice Podcast as they discuss CrowdStrike. Bal explores the impact of recent events involving CrowdStrike, particularly in sectors like healthcare and airports, where outages have led to hesitation among companies considering their cybersecurity systems. Tune in to learn more about...

In the latest episode of the podcast Sound Advice, Ben Allman, a chartered accountant with Ballards LLP, interviews Jon Clough, the founder of Creative Folks, a web design and performance marketing agency. During the episode, Jon provides an in-depth look at Creative Folks, detailing the role and services of a marketing agency. He explains why businesses benefit from partnering with a creative age...

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Emma Richardson, Managing Director at Four Squared Recruitment. They discuss why recruitment is important for your business, how to make the best hiring decisions, and effective interview techniques.

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Esther Partridge-Warner, Head Business Growth Coach at Real World Consultancy. They discuss trends in the consultancy world, free resources for start-ups, and keys to successful consultant engagement. Esther also shares red flags to watch out for when working with consultants.

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman discusses the agricultural machinery sector with expert Toby Whatley from Farmers Guardian. They cover its importance, trends like precision farming and automation, and challenges such as supply chain disruptions. They also explore new technologies like AI and autonomous vehicles and their...

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman is joined by Alice Wright, Trade mark Attorney at Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors. Alice delves into the world of intellectual property, covering trademarks and the importance of brand awareness when registering domain names. She explains the domain name court system, offers dos and don...

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, join host Ben Allman as he discusses leadership and management with Andrew Lavoipierre, a leadership coach. Andrew shares insights into what it takes to be a great leader, including key traits and skills, and offers advice on improving your leadership abilities. Tune in to learn how to excel in your field...

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode host Mathew Clarke discusses cybersecurity in the digital world with Bal Siyan, Senior Digital Executive, and Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner. Learn about the challenges businesses face in 2024 and discover common mistakes made by UK businesses in cybersecurity, along with practical solutions to address these is...

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, our host Steven Jones is joined by guests Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner, and Adam Strand Senior Project Manager. Together they discuss the practical strategies of how to keep projects aligned with objectives and timelines, even during moments of crisis. Listen as they outline proven methods for project govern...

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, our host Ben Allman and special guest Alison Scott, Partner at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, break down everything you need to know about shareholders' agreement—from the basics to provisions like Deadlock and Russian Roulette.

In this episode, host Ben Allman is joined by Steven Jones, Business Development Partner, and Mark Bowen, owner of MB Insolvency. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the insolvency process, shed light on its impact on business owners, and explore why it can sometimes serve as a new beginning rather than an end.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Martin Adams, Corporate Tax Partner at Ballards LLP and esteemed guest Nick Jethwa, Partner at G Herbert Banks Chartered Surveyor. Together they delve into the latest trends and developments within the commercial property market, as well as analyse the tax implications associated with it.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner at Ballards LLP.  Together they discuss the concept of being a digitally enabled business, delving into the initial steps required for embarking on a transformative digital journey, the conversation also sheds light on the multitude of advantages that bu...

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Ben Allman is joined by esteemed guest John Allen, Partner at Boolers Wealth Management. Together they explore the various avenues for optimising surplus funds, gain valuable insights into the potential benefits associated with each option and discover how to effectively leverage excess funds for maximum returns. 

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode Steven Jones is joined by esteemed guest Nick Brown from Christie & Co, and Corporate Partner at Ballards LLP, Ben Powell. Together they delve into an insightful discussion on the dynamic landscape of the childcare market and reflect on the key developments witnessed in 2022 and provide valuable predictions for buying a...

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Ben Allman is joined by Steven Jones, Business Development Partner, and Gina Gardner, an experienced Corporate Tax Manager who specialises in Research and Development(R&D) claims. Together they delve into R&D eligibility and submission criteria while also cautioning against the submission of fraudulent claims.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Sean Devlin, IT & Digital Transformation Partner, and Dr. Daniel Reardon, an experienced medical doctor, personal fitness trainer, and company founder. Together, they explore the impacts of digital technology on society, including both its benefits and potential drawbacks.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Ballards Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Matt Nicol, Managing Director at estate agents Nicol and Co. and James Gwynne, lettings Manager also at Nicol and Co.