Not Just a Number

What does a business manager actually do? For successful musicians, actors, sports personalities, entrepreneurs and creative professionals, the answer often extends far beyond accounting and tax compliance. In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith interviews SRLV Director Emily Au as she shares her journey from Hong Kong to the UK, how she found her way into the ent...

How do theatre producers finance shows, attract investors, sell tickets and keep productions profitable in an increasingly challenging market? In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV’s Partner Pembe Ozoran sits down with David Babani , theatre producer and Artistic Director of the Menier Chocolate Factory, to explore the business side of theatre production, West End transfers, theatre tax reli...

In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number , SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith sits down with Jeff Hill , retired senior police officer, security expert and co-founder of Harrier Global, to explore the world of high-net worth security, organised crime, criminal targeting and physical asset protection. In this conversation, Jeff shares how that experience now informs his work with high-net worth i...

In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner and Executive Chairman Marc Voulters sits down with Adam Hyman , founder of CODE Hospitality and owner of The Good Food Guide, to discuss the state of British hospitality, the pressure facing restaurants, pubs and cafés, and the growing campaign to reduce VAT for the sector. Adam is one of the most connected voices in UK hospitality. Through COD...

In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number , Director of Royalties Danny Fletcher sits down with Colin Newman , one of SRLV’s most experienced music industry specialists, to explore the complex world of music IP, estate planning, royalties, catalogue valuation and copyright ownership. Colin’s career spans decades across accountancy, business management, record labels, publishing, music rights and...

In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner Grant Court sits down with Jill Hollywood, founder of Echo Beach Management and one of the most respected producer managers in the UK. Jill’s career spans iconic moments in British music, from the Britpop surge of the mid nineties to today’s data driven streaming world. She shares how she moved from journalism in Sydney to a role in A&R when...

In this Budget Special of Not Just A Number , Kieron Clement-Smith is joined by SRLV partners Steven Wren and Janice Lloyd to break down every major tax change announced in the Chancellor’s 2025 Budget. This is a must-listen episode for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, property owners, international clients, musicians, sports professionals, creatives and private families who need clarity...

What does it take to build a global business from scratch, connecting continents, cultures, and industries? In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV partner Kieron Clement-Smith is in conversation with Newton Ndege, Managing Director and intellectual proprietor of GNG Global Investments, about his extraordinary journey from aspiring footballer in Kenya to global entrepreneur based in Perth, Aus...

In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV Partner Adam Stanley sits down with two inspiring founders leading very different - yet equally mission-driven - ventures: Zak Marks, co-founder of Kitt Medical, and Sam Voulters, co-founder of Do Re Mi Books. Kitt Medical’s anaphylaxis kits have already saved 19 lives across the UK - from schools to stadiums - while Do Re Mi Books is reimagining childre...

In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV partner Janice Lloyd sits down with Praveen Bhatia - co-founder of Tan Ward Media and Entertainment Lawyers - to explore how specialist law firms are dealing with a reshaping of the creative industry. From advising global artists and brands to building a people-first firm with no billing targets, Praveen shares candid insights from over two decades at th...

Dubai has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals — but why are so many leaving the UK for the UAE? In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith sits down with Tom Keya, CEO of Ruthberg LLC and legal consultant, to explore the realities of relocating to Dubai. From tax-free income and busin...

In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV Partner Linda Botha sits down with Natasha Thomas, Founder and CEO of Total Management Group and Lockdown Liquor & Co, to unpack one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial journeys in the creative and events industry. From starting at her kitchen table in 2006 to leading a £30M global group operating across the UK, US, and beyond - Natasha shares the...

In this essential episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number , Partner Kieron Clement-Smith and Senior Tax Manager Elie Pippard-Kemp unpack the sweeping changes to UK Inheritance Tax announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget and what they mean for entrepreneurs, family business owners, pension savers, international residents and UK expats. From the abolition of the non-dom regime to new rules impacting Busines...

In this episode of Not Just a Number , SRLV Director Danny Fletcher sits down with Tony Barton, Director of Writer Relations at PRS for Music, the UK’s leading collection management organisation (CMO) for music creators. If you're a songwriter, composer, publisher, or emerging artist, this is your essential guide to getting paid for your music and protecting your rights. Tony breaks down how PRS f...

In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number , Partner and Executive Chairman Marc Voulters is in conversation with world-renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author Michael Tobin CBE, who shares his tales of bold leadership, business transformation and building a legacy beyond profit with humility and meaning. From rescuing RedBus from bankruptcy to selling it for £3.5 billion, and pioneerin...

In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number , we bring together five of the UK’s most inspiring female founders for a no-holds-barred conversation on what it really takes to build a business from scratch - and scale it into a multi-million pound success story. The panel conversation, brilliantly hosted by Natasha Thomas, Founder and CEO of Total Management Group (TMG), covers bootstrapping beauty...

Thinking of relocating to Dubai? Wondering how the UAE tax system works and why so many UK families are choosing to relocate there?  In this episode of Not Just a Number , host Kieron Clement-Smith, Partner at SRLV, sits down with Jamie Harvey of Rosemont Partners, a relocation and company formation expert who has helped hundreds of private clients and businesses move to the UAE. From employe...

In this episode of Not Just a Number, host Adam Stanley, Director at SRLV, sits down with Bronagh Monahan and Elspeth Rae - the pioneering founders of MonRae, a creator-led talent management agency representing some of the biggest names in the digital media arena, including DanTDM and TommyInnit, which keeps to it’s core values.  Together, they share their origin story of how their careers ha...

Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families. Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industr...

Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families. Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industr...