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In this episode, Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor talk about common ‘financial myths’. Some things discussed include: Mislabelling millionaires and billionaires When is a pool car not a pool car Is business entertaining really tax deductible Does gifting property have any tax consequences And more --- If you would like a FREE 30 minute business strategy session with one of our advisors, you can book a...

On this week’s episode, Martin Wardle talks to Financial Advisor Neil Cowie from Robson Laidler Wealth about ‘Managing Your Financial Resources’   Being able to pay yourself from your business is great, but what do you do with your money once you’ve earned it?  Some things discussed in this episode include:  - How to define your financial goals?  - Basics of investing?  -...

In this episode, Martin Wardle talks to Brian Thomson from The Will Guys about wills and powers of attorney.  A lot of people put off writing their will, thinking nothing is going to happen any time soon. However, some people leave writing their will until it’s too late. Therefore, it’s a good idea to write your will as early as possible.  This episode covers:  - The importance of h...

In this episode, business advisors Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor talk about Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits.  Things discussed in this episode include:  -    An introduction to R&D  -    What counts as an R&D project (and what doesn’t)  -    What kind of businesses are eligible to make an R&D tax relief claim  - &nb...

In this episode Martin Wardle and Graham Purvis talk about ‘Why being a B-Corp is good for business’.   As the first B-Corp in the North East, Robson Laidler have joined the movement to building a business that has a wider impact beyond just profits.  However, being a B-Corp is not about turning your business into a charity, it also has great benefits for your business.   Listen to...

In this episode, business advisors Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor, talk about two different tools to help leaders get feedback from their teams. Feedback is one of the most important things you can get from a team. It is ignored at your peril. How though should you get it? Our team run through two simple tools you can use to do this. "Start, stop, continue" and "Mad, Sad, Glad". Both can be done qui...

In this episode, business advisors Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor, talk about ‘the 7 wastes in business’.  Waste in business isn’t just unsold stock that’s passed its sell by date. Waste can come in a variety of different forms such as time waste, or process inefficiencies.  To hear all 7 wastes in business, and get some insight into how you can reduce waste in multiple areas of your busin...

In this episode of the Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor talk about ‘Visualising Your Goals’.  Anyone who’s been in business for longer than 5 minutes will know the importance of having clearly defined goals.  You may have used mind maps, or other similar tools to help get your goals out on paper in a more visual way.  In this episode, Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor...

In this episode of the Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor talk about ‘Fraud in business’.  Some things discussed in this episode include:  - What are the different types of fraud  - Some common types of fraud to watch out for  - How can you avoid becoming a victim fraud  Businesses are a common target for fraudsters, so click the play button to learn how...

In this episode of the Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle and Nick Wilson talk about inflation.  You might of heard the term inflation mentioned on the news... But what actually is it?  How does inflation actually work?  What is inflation caused by?  What are the different types of inflation?  And crucially, how does it affect your business, and what can you do to prepa...

In this podcast episode, business advisors Jack Spoor and Martin Wardle answer questions sent in from listeners of the Business Stuff Podcast. Questions answered include: - What would your outlook on the secret to business growth be? - What net profit should a business be aiming for, and why? - When should you start planning your exit strategy. - Is corporate entertaining a thing of the past? - Ca...

In this Podcast episode, business advisors Jack Spoor and Martin Wardle talk about ‘Standing out from competition’. Some questions answered in this episode include:   - How sustainable is your competitive advantage long term?  - Is your sustainable competitive advantage actually that competitive?  - Is what you’re calling a unique selling point really just a basic client expectation...

In this Podcast episode, business advisors Jack Spoor and Martin Wardle talk about ‘Scaling your business’. Whether you’ve got plans to expand your business locally, nationally, or start trading in countries around the world, this episode is full of things you may need to consider when scaling up your business. If you liked what you heard in this episode, and would like a FREE 30 minute business s...

In this Podcast episode, business advisors Jack Spoor and Martin Wardle discuss the ‘4 things to do in January’ in your business. Whether you’ve had a slow start to the new year, or already hit your January goals, this podcast episode has some useful tips to set you and your business up for a great 2022! --- If you liked what you heard in this episode, and would like a FREE 30 minute business stra...

In this episode, Gemma and Martin talk about ‘how to effectively market to your audience’.   Marketing can be tricky to get your head around, but most people overcomplicate it. This podcast episode helps to break marketing down to basics, and gives some practical tips to help you get started in your own marketing journey. Book recommendations from this episode:  Selling to Serve, by Jame...

In this episode, business advisors Jack and Martin talk about business planning for 2022. You may be thinking after this last year, ‘why even bother planning when there are so many factors out of our control’? Well… this episode helps to answer that question! --- If you liked what you heard in today’s episode, but don’t know where to start with your own business planning, why not book in a FREE ‘K...

In this episode, Martin Wardle and Jack Spoor talk about ‘how to price your services’. The price point at which you sell your products and services can have significant impact on the success of your business. Price too high, and your customers may look to competitors. Price too low and you put your profitability at risk. Book recommendations from this podcast: Black Box Thinking, by Matthew Syed:...

In this episode of the business stuff podcast, we talk about ‘maintaining success’ in your business.    If your business is experiencing success in any area, how can you be sure that it will remain successful in the future?   Well there are many reasons, but one that is not talked about enough is the role tracking the right data plays in ensuring your business sustains its current p...

Benjamin Franklin once said "When you're finished changing, you're finished". Change is inevitable in business. If you don't adapt to the new and rapidly changing market demands, you don't stand a chance against your competitors who actively seek and embrace change.  In todays podcast episode, we are going to discuss the importance of change, and give some practical first steps you can take t...

Running a business can be difficult, and so having the right support in place is absolutely crucial. In this podcast, we are going to focus specifically on 3 forms of support available to businesses and business owners: Funding, Coaching & Mentoring, and Networking. Mastering your ability to gain support from these 3 sources is important to the success of any business, so if your in business,...

There are 10 Hats in EVERY business. But this doesn’t mean you always have to wear them all! During this podcast we discuss how getting your organisation structure right allows you to take off some of those hats and delegate them to someone else. We also discuss above and below the line thinking and look at some practical examples of how you can grow your business sustainably. For more information...

This podcast episode discusses the theme of Vision, Mission and Purpose and why it is important to have this whatever size business you are. We discuss why having a clear vision, mission and purpose, should influence all decisions you make in your business.

Our Business Accelerator team talk about the importance of having direction when running a business.