#21 EXPANDING BEYOND THE UK - How To Avoid Costly Mistakes

This episode of Fresh Perspectives explores what UK SMEs need to consider as they expand internationally and why global growth is often more complex than expected.

Rob Brown is joined by Michael Holland and Annie Hughes from Blick Rothenberg to discuss the practical realities of international expansion. We explore why businesses often underestimate the complexity involved, where things tend to go wrong and the risks of moving too quickly without the right structure or advice in place.

Michael shares what a typical expansion journey looks like for SMEs and where businesses most commonly get caught out, from tax and compliance to operational planning. Annie brings the personal perspective, highlighting the impact on founders, leadership teams and individuals working across borders, and the implications many overlook.

We also discuss how businesses can approach international growth more effectively, what to focus on early and how joined-up advice across Azets and Blick Rothenberg helps clients navigate cross-border challenges with greater confidence.

You can connect with Michael Holland and Annie Hughes on LinkedIn.

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Fresh Perspectives is the business podcast from Azets where advisers, experts and leaders share fresh thinking to help you move forward with confidence.

Each episode explores real-world challenges and opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs, from finance and growth to leadership and technology.

Formerly Bang The Drum, the show continues Azets’ commitment to sharing practical advice, new ideas and inspiring stories from across the business community.

This podcast has featured at #1 in the Apple Podcast charts for Management podcasts and #19 in the Apple Podcasts charts for Business podcasts.

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