Tara Askham

Balance Sheet Banter

Business EN ↓ 8 episodes

Hosted by award-winning business finance strategist Tara Askham, Balance Sheet Banter goes beyond the buzzwords to explore the real stories of women in business. With straight-talking conversations, inspiring journeys, and practical money tips, this podcast helps you know your numbers, grow your profits, and take home more money. Perfect for entrepreneurs who want training that’s practical, relatable, and designed for real business growth.

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Tara Askham

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What's coming up next: Tips for managing your business finances 30.03.2026 1:25

Here's a preview of our next episode with Sandra Garlick MBE!

Breaking the Pattern with Lisa Johnson 23.02.2026 24:25

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter, where we cut through the financial jargon to have honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business, especially as a woman. This week, Tara Askham is joined by Lisa Johnson, founder of That Strategy Company, Sunday Times bestselling author, host of the Making Money Online podcast and Daily Mail columnist. Lisa shares her journey from grow...

Building a Business by Being Yourself with Lea Turner 16.02.2026 27:31

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter, where we cut through the financial jargon to have honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business, especially as a woman. This week, Tara Askham is joined by Lea Turner, founder of The HoLT and the woman who burst onto LinkedIn in 2019 and quickly built a global training brand through witty, relatable, refreshingly real content. Lea sha...

The Business of Being Visible with Sophie Milliken 09.02.2026 28:59

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter, where we cut through the financial jargon to have honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business, especially as a woman. This week, Tara Askham is joined by Sophie Milliken MBE, founder of Moja, chair of Smart Works Newcastle, co-founder of City Ladies Networking, and author of three best-selling books. Sophie shares what’s been keepin...

The AI Advantage for Founders with Cien Solon 02.02.2026 26:50

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter, where we cut through the financial jargon to have honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business, especially as a woman. This week, Tara Askham is joined by Cien Solon, an AI transformation expert and co-founder of LaunchLemonade. Cien shares why AI is no longer optional for businesses that want to stay competitive, and how it can be u...

Accidental Entrepreneurship with Emmie Faust 26.01.2026 38:02

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter, where we cut through the financial jargon to have honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business, especially as a woman. This week, Tara is joined by Emmie Faust, serial entrepreneur, angel investor and founder of Female Founders Rise. Emmie shares her journey into entrepreneurship, from launching her first business almost by accident,...

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs with Grace Hardy 19.01.2026 30:14

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter, where we cut through the jargon around finances to talk honestly about what it really takes to run and grow in business, especially as a woman. This week, Tara is joined by Grace Hardy, an award-winning accountant who started her own firm at 21. Grace shares her journey from an apprenticeship to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and triumphs along the way...

Balance Sheet Banter Trailer 16.01.2026 1:02

Welcome to Balance Sheet Banter. I’m your host, Tara Askham, award-winning business finance strategist and lover of spreadsheets. This podcast is about cutting through the jargon and talking honestly about what it really takes to run and grow a business, especially as a woman. Each episode, you’ll hear real conversations, practical insights, and straightforward money tips to help you understand yo...