Blueprint2Boom

Welcome to the final episode of season one of Blueprint2Boom, where we discover how commanding a nuclear submarine translates into lessons every small business owner needs to hear - and why delegation might be the most powerful weapon in your leadership arsenal. With the autumn budget landing with a thud across the SME community - offering limited business rates relief whilst simultaneously increa...

Welcome to episode five of Blueprint2Boom, where we uncover the hidden government funding that thousands of small manufacturers are leaving on the table - and why your engineering workshop might qualify for tens of thousands in tax relief without even realising it. With UK economic growth stalling at just 0.1% in Q3 2025 and unemployment rising to 5%, small businesses need every financial advantag...

Welcome to episode four of Blueprint2Boom, where we discover how one woman transformed a four-page newsletter into a royal-appointed publishing empire - and why the death of desktop publishing's old guard gave birth to a thriving mail order business. With UK small businesses missing out on new trade deals due to Brexit red tape, and 84% of firms with fewer than 10 employees reporting flat or falli...

Welcome to episode three of Blueprint2Boom, where we tackle the digital marketing foundations that can make or break your small business from day one. With UK businesses losing £1.5 billion this summer alone due to poor connectivity, and the National Cyber Security Centre launching emergency toolkits for SMEs under siege from cyber attacks, establishing your online presence has never been more cri...

Welcome to episode two of Blueprint2Boom, where we cut through the accounting confusion that trips up countless small businesses in their crucial first year. With UK companies paying SMEs late at record levels and the government promising to slash £6 billion in red tape (while simultaneously introducing quarterly tax submissions), understanding your financial foundations has never been more critic...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Blueprint2Boom, where we tackle the make-or-break IT decisions that can determine your small business's future. With 5.5 million SMEs powering the UK economy - representing 99% of all businesses and 60% of employment - getting your technology foundations right from day one isn't just important, it's essential. In this episode: Host David Henderson-Begg sits down...