S2 Ep3: Crowdfunding for Growth
In this episode, host Emma Sheppard is joined by Tom Shakhli, Head of Project Success, Spacehive, alongside Ursula Stone, Founder of The Flower Bank. The panel explores the world of crowdfunding and ...
13 Nov 202345min
S2 Ep2: Cyber Security and Fraud (Cyber Security Awareness Month)
In this episode, host Emma Sheppard, is joined by Emma Green, Deputy Director for Cyber Resilience at Dept. for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT); and Paul Kelly, Head of Cyber Services at Aze...
30 Okt 202335min
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 Okt 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 Juni 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 202338min
