Annette Ferguson

Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners

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Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business OwnersProfit First Professional, Chartered Accountant and Small Business Growth Strategist, Annette Ferguson, teaches UK small business owners and entrepreneurs how to achieve both the financial and lifestyle freedom they crave. Tune in weekly to learn money hacks and business tactics so you can build a dream team, serve your clients better, and ultimately take home more money. Annette and her guests give no-nonsense finance strategies and profit-increasing tips. Subscribe today to maximise your profit, find the hidden wealth in your business, an...

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Annette Ferguson

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Business

Podcast website

www.annetteandco.co.uk

Latest episode

Sep 24, 2025

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Episodes

Creating a Vision of Life in Business with Michala Leyland 13.01.2022

What a wonderful way to start the year and to have the lovely Performance and Mindset coach, Michala Leyland with us.  Michala specializes in energy management, performance coaching and training to ensure productivity, profitability and the avoidance of burnout, especially for purpose-driven women.   You will be gathering precious nuggets of insights on how to create a vision that w...

Building a Legacy of Multi-generational Wealth With Carl Allen 03.01.2022

Carl has been an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker for more than 330 transactions valued at close to $48 billion. In his nearly 30 years of experience, Carl has examined 1000s of businesses big and small in 17 different countries in nearly every sector of business. Currently, Carl is regarded as one of the world's premier experts on purchasing and financing small businesses and helps...

Position Your Mindset and Start Manifesting With Daniel Mangena 31.12.2021

Meditation has been over-hyped over the years and has been said to work wonders to our mental health. But what if a known motivational speaker tells you to stop meditating? Will you stop? The thing is, meditation has been misused over time and people who have been meditating for hours in a day, still don't get the results they want.  We are going to talk about meditation, manifesting, the unc...

Leveraging Service-Based Businesses Through Podcast Guesting with Jessica Rhodes 27.12.2021

Podcast.  Anyone who owns a smartphone may have heard about it already. It’s the new age radio; episodic content that is made available in the form of downloadable audio files that are easily accessible anytime, anywhere. In this article of podcast guesting with Jessica Rhodes. Podcast listening has become increasingly popular in recent years. Podcast has been an effective way to dissemi...

Rekindle the Passion and Excitement for Your Business With Jeff Chastain 24.12.2021

When people start on their business, there is excitement, they have all the energy and they have new ideas they want to implement, but give it some years down the road, they realize it isn’t fun anymore. There are people issues, control issues and what have you, and suddenly they lose traction, they lose focus.   In this episode, we are going to talk about how to rekindle the passion and...

Profit First for Growing Businesses With Mike Michalowicz 20.12.2021

Is the power of your reputation what makes you money? If so, then how do we build it and maintain its worth? Mike says that the more you sell, the greater responsibility it is in your organization.  Do you believe this to be true? Enjoy Listening! Here are a few insights you’ll hear in today’s show…  How to review your spending and find ways to save. Reverse engineer your expenses so the...

Secrets to Success: Three Great Tips 13.12.2021

Being a successful business owner depends on many factors. It is important to have an efficient business process partnered with incredible dedication and passion. Your business and you will not survive without success. In this episode, Annette Ferguson will share with you the THREE essential secrets of success and she will provide the guidance you need to accomplish your goals for your business.&n...

Are Christmas Party Expenses Tax Deductible? 06.12.2021

Is there a way to allow your employees to enjoy themselves without having to spend too much? Of course, the answer is a big YES! I mean, your employees definitely deserve it. In addition to thanking them for their work during the year, this is the perfect opportunity to publicly recognize what your team has accomplished over the past year. In this episode, I will share these three factors that sho...

The Profit Plan - Kindle Launch 02.12.2021

The Profit Plan is the exact steps that I took in my business, it's the exact steps that we take in our clients' businesses, and it is what has absolutely transformed my business. It's not only changed my life but it’s also changed the lives of my family and my children. We can get that highly profitable business, we can increase our take-home, and we can do that, without the hustle and the push o...

Why Comparison is Critical to Success? 29.11.2021

It is okay to draw inspiration from the work of others but don’t do it from a place of comparison and envy. Some business owners, particularly startups, often look sideways to look at competitors or those that started at the same time they started their business, but what good does that bring?  In this episode of the Financial and Lifestyle Freedom podcast, you will know why the comparison is...

When Profit First Does Not Work 22.11.2021

Profit First is a revolutionary cash management system that when implemented will result in a healthy and more profitable business. It is recommended for all, but there are some instances that Profit First will not work and Annette Ferguson, in this pilot episode of the Financial and Lifestyle Freedom podcast, has the answer to that. Annette Ferguson is the CEO of Annette & Co., also a Charter...

Why I created Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners 17.11.2021

We are now signing off from Uncover Wealth Radio... But don't worry! We will not be terminating this podcast, but changing its name to Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners. Join me for this newly redesigned podcast and I will guide you on how to run your business effectively and stress-free.  Enjoy listening!     Here are a few insights you’ll hear in tod...

Access to Your Information 08.11.2021

When you have access to the information on all parts of your business, you’ll be able to view things from a bird's eye view. You can also improve the ways in which you communicate with your target market, optimize your website to improve the user experience, and much more. In essence, having access to all the tools you need in your business puts you in control.  In this episode, we will talk...

Consistency VS Relentlessness 05.11.2021

Consistency and relentlessness. I have met a lot of business owners who believe that these two things are synonymous. They always thought that for you to become consistent, you also need to become relentless. As soon as I explain the difference, their perspective changes. Throughout this episode, I will share the difference between consistency and relentlessness and discuss ways to be consistent w...

Why is Bartering Bad? 01.11.2021

Bartering has been around since 6000 BC. It was introduced by Mesopotamian tribes and adopted by the Phoenicians.  Bartering is based on a simple concept: Two individuals negotiate to determine the relative value of their goods and services and offer them to one another in an even exchange. It is the oldest form of commerce, dating back to a time before hard currency even existed. The questio...

Pricing for Profitability 29.10.2021

In pricing, costing plays a critical role to ensure all expenses are covered and determines a price that ensures profitability. It is incredibly important to know all the costs your products or services will incur.  Aside from determining the costs, the value of your products and services is also vital. In this episode, I will share with you how to effectively calculate your pricing based on...

Methods of Pricing 25.10.2021

Price plays a crucial role in defining the value of your product or service so you can make it and make it worth it for customers. In order to make a profit and encourage your customers or clients to use your products or services, an effective pricing method is extremely important. Throughout this episode, I will share with you the three effective pricing strategies, their pros and cons, and the m...

A Client for Every Price 22.10.2021

Many of us are aware that products and services vary in prices, but still, they are being bought by clients at the price point that these products and services were set at.  There will always be an ideal client who is willing to pay the price you set as long as they see the value in it, as long as they understand that what they paid was for an experience that they have enjoyed.  This epi...

Push and Pause Seasons of Business 18.10.2021

Taking breaks allows your brain and body to get the necessary recharge it needs to keep going. This short pause can actually help reboot your brain to be more tuned in. Taking a pause can reduce or prevent stress. It helps to maintain performance throughout the day and reduces the need for a long recovery.  Here are a few insights you’ll hear in today’s show…  When is Push Season? When s...

Refund Requests: How Do You Handle Them? 15.10.2021

Refunds will be an inevitable part of your business. It can be really frustrating, but it is normal. As an entrepreneur, you would naturally want to avoid refunds as much as possible. Do so, without being rude or unreasonable. Customers have different reasons for requesting a refund. It could be because they ordered the wrong product, or they decided the product wasn't right for them or didn’t mea...

Is It Profitable to Hire Family or Friends? 11.10.2021

By hiring your friends or your family members, your business environment might be adversely affected by having a colleague who knows something about your personal life. You might also lose the ability to separate work life from personal life. On the other hand, hiring your friends or family members has the greatest advantage that you already know them well and are able to work with them much more...

6 Things You Should Always Have In Your Diary 08.10.2021

The benefits of keeping a diary can vary from seeing your progress on a more minute level to reminding yourself of the goals you achieve, even when things seem frustrating. The task of keeping a work diary usually takes no more than ten minutes at the end of each day, but many small business owners forget to record some important information. Throughout this episode, I will guide you through some...

Planning and Modeling on Team Growth 04.10.2021

Hiring the right team member is extremely crucial. A person who isn't the right fit for your business can be costly, wasteful, and time consuming. On the other hand, acquiring the right people increases employee productivity, fosters a successful employment relationship, and can contribute to a positive work environment. In this episode, I will share some tips and tricks on how to onboard the righ...

Monthly Planning 01.10.2021

A clearly defined business plan from day one will keep you focused on the key goals for your business and will guide your day-to-day operations and decisions. As business owners, we can prepare for the future by identifying the impact we would like our company to have on the world and finding a way to attain it. Moreover, planning is not just about your business. You need to plan your time off too...

Not Just Tracking Your Own Data 27.09.2021

Your business success is directly related to how you track all the data available around you. In the absence of tracking, the business owner does not know what works and what does not work and will end up missing some golden opportunities without them knowing. Depending on your business industry, the methods of how you track your data may differ but will show the same incredible results.  One...

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