Beyond Breakeven

To mark International Women’s Day, this episode of Beyond Breakeven brings together seven standout women from Xeinadin’s UK & Ireland tax advisory teams to share their journeys into tax and why the work matters. From R&D tax relief and succession planning to global mobility and long-term pension and wealth strategy, the conversation aims to highlight how trusted advice helps SMEs grow, protects fa...

AI is everywhere, but what does it really mean for professional services and ambitious businesses today? In this mini-series episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay is joined by Xeinadin’s IT Director, Georgina Barber, to cut through the hype and talk honestly about AI adoption, digital transformation and cybersecurity. From boosting productivity and enhancing advisory work to managing...

This mini-series episode, Tax Advisory: Strategy for the Future, goes beyond compliance to explore how proactive tax planning can unlock growth, protect value, and support long-term decision-making. In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay, Marketing Director at Xeinadin, is joined by Adam Owens, Head of Tax Advisory (UK North & Midlands) and Dave O’Brien, Head of Tax Advisory f...

When a business faces financial distress, the path forward can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of our Beyond Breakeven miniseries, host Alex Deakin- Mckay sits down with Xeinadin’s Corporate Recovery specialists in the UK, Alan Fallows and Jess Barker to demystify what corporate recovery really means. From early warning signs and director responsibilities to restructu...

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with two of Xeinadin’s Cloud Accounting specialists, Katie McTear and John Howarth, to demystify cloud accounting and uncover what Making Tax Digital (MTD) really means for self-employed individuals and landlords. From real-time financial visibility to smarter tax planning, Katie and John share practical insights on what cloud a...

In the first episode of our Beyond Breakeven miniseries, Xeinadin’s Marketing Director Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with VAT experts Liz Maher OBE (Partner) and Drew Shrimpton (Associate Director) from Xeinadin’s Cardiff office. They unpack why VAT is simple in theory but complex in practice, the costly pitfalls (exemptions, property, international trade), and where the real opportunities lie. You’...

Season finale time 🎉 In this highlights episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Xeinadin regional leaders Sandra Clarke( Managing Partner – Republic of Ireland)  and Giles Murphy (Managing Partner - UK South) to revisit the best insights from Season 1: growing in volatile markets, creating true alignment (hello, North Star), setting BHAGs (with realism), rewarding and e...

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Stuart Bradley, founder of Dos Dedos, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship beyond the highlight reel. From battling long Covid to rebuilding his business around values, Stuart shares candid insights into resilience, brand building, and finding harmony between personal wellbeing and professional growth. If you’ve eve...

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Ryan Panchoo, food entrepreneur and founder of Borough 22, a gluten-free, vegan, nut-free doughnut brand that’s redefining indulgence for everyone. What began as a father’s mission to create safe treats for his children with severe allergies has grown into a category-leading business, now stocked in Selfridges and celebrate...

Host Alex Deakin-Mackay sits down with Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Harrington Starr Group, award-winning advocate for gender equality, and author of FinTech Women Walk the Talk and host of the FinTech’s DEI Discussions podcast. Nadia shares her personal journey, the challenges of breaking barriers in financial services, and why fairness and inclusivity aren’t jus...

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mackay speaks with Oliver Coakley, founder of Citris, a boutique rewards consultancy, and Dave O'Brien, Head of Tax at Xeinadin Ireland. Together, they unpack what strategic rewards really mean, especially for SMEs, and how aligning incentives with business goals can create high-impact, cost-effective employee value. From growth shares and hybr...

Win or Learn: An Entrepreneurial Mindset – with Spencer Gore What does it take to build an award-winning business, challenge the status quo, and stay relentlessly focused even through setbacks? In this powerful episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Spencer Gore, CEO of the European Medical Journal, serial founder, and fierce believer in values-first leadership. From se...

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mackay sits down with Sarah Jane Larkin, Director General of the Irish Venture Capital Association, to explore Ireland’s evolving investment ecosystem. From the surge in private equity and venture capital to the rise of dual-use tech in defence and MedTech innovation, Sarah Jane unpacks the forces shaping the funding landscape. She discusses th...

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, podcast host and Xeinadin's Marketing Director Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women in Football and one of the Daily Telegraph’s 50 Most Influential Women in Sport.  From working her way up at a Manchester charity to being handpicked by Gary Neville, Yvonne shares her inspiring journey through the sports industry, her leap into entrepr...

In the second episode of Beyond Breakeven, podcast host and Xeinadin’s Marketing Director, Alex Deakin Mackay sits down with Tannah Matus, CFO of Secret Food Tours, a global experiential brand operating in over 80 cities. Tannah reveals the gritty realities and insights behind scaling a start-up, from navigating private equity deals and post-COVID resilience to building world-class tech infrastruc...

In our debut episode, "Growth in a Volatile World," we bring together our CEO Derry Crowley, CCO Tim Halford, and Marketing Director and series host Alex Deakin-Mckay to explore how businesses can navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and unlock new opportunities. We talked about purpose, setting goals and chasing growth, the importance of taking some time for yourself to unwind, adaptability and...

Not another business podcast.   Beyond Breakeven is where inspiring leaders drop the glossy script and share what it really takes to grow — in business and in life.  Unfiltered insights. Brought to you by Xeinadin, your leading provider of accountancy services and business advice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices