S2 Ep1: Are Apprenticeships the Answer?
Bang the Drum is back! In this first episode in the new series, host Emma Sheppard is joined by Robert Halfon MP, Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education; Victoria Wainwrigh...
16 Loka 202344min
S1 Ep 12: Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
It's the last episode of the S1! SME business leaders are under more duress than ever before, with economic uncertainty, rising costs, and talent shortages all adding to every day stress. So, how ca...
7 Kesä 202351min
S1 Ep 11: Rise of the Franchise
This episode is all about franchises, with the world's largest 24/7 fitness franchise Anytime Fitness. We’re discussing how you decide whether franchising is for you, how to find the right franchisee...
24 Touko 202341min
S1 Ep 10: Investing in Innovation
In this episode, we’re discussing business innovation and what incentives are available to research-intensive SMEs. We’ll explore Research & Development (R&D) tax relief and capital allowances, and ex...
4 Touko 202344min
S1 Ep 9: Getting Payroll Right
Paying people accurately and on time is the cardinal rule of payroll. But what more value can a successful payroll process add, and when is the right time for a growing SME business to seek help? Hos...
17 Huhti 202329min
S1 Ep 8: How to Be Resilient
Times are tough. So, how do SME business leaders maintain continuous operations, protect people and assets, and preserve brand equity in the face of disruption? To find out, Emma Sheppard is joined b...
3 Huhti 202338min
S1 Ep 7: UK Spring Budget Special
In this special episode, five of the UK’s leading tax experts join host Emma Sheppard for live reaction to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Spring Budget statement. Billed as a ‘growth’ Budget that ai...
15 Maalis 202321min
S1 Ep 6: When Cultures Collide
In this episode, host Emma Sheppard is joined by Chris Horne, Group CEO at Azets, and Chris Herd, CEO of Firstbase, a management platform for remote work. They discuss cross-cultural leadership and h...
6 Maalis 202340min
