#9 2026 OUTLOOK - What SME Business Owners Can Expect This Year
One month down in 2026 and business owners continue to face uncertainty, rising costs, and increasing pressure to make the right decisions at speed. In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Rob Brown i...
4 Feb 25min
#8 TIPPING POINT - The Rules Hospitality Businesses Can’t Afford To Ignore
In this episode, we explore the Tipping Act and what it means for employers, payroll teams, and HR leaders, with expert insight from Hannah-Jane Dobbie and Julie Gunnell. We break down what qualifies...
28 Jan 21min
#7 CASHFLOW CONFIDENCE - PART 2: The Cash Hidden In Your Business
In Part 2 of Cash Flow Confidence, we continue the conversation with Matthew Grant, following on from Part 1 where we explored why profitable businesses still run into trouble because of cash flow. I...
21 Jan 16min
#6 LEADING AT SCALE - Purpose, People, Performance. In That Order.
In this episode, Chris Horne, CEO of Azets Group, reflects on what it really means to lead a people-first, tech-enabled accountancy group at scale. From fast-tracked digitisation in the pandemic to s...
14 Jan 31min
#5 CASHFLOW CONFIDENCE - PART 1: The Five Rules SMEs Overlook
In this episode, we delve into the essentials of cash flow confidence with expert insights from Matthew Grant, a seasoned expert in financial advisory. Discover the five critical areas where SMEs oft...
7 Jan 22min
#4 BUDGET INSIGHTS – What Employers Need to Know Now
Recorded one week after the UK Autumn Statement 2025, this episode looks at the employment tax impact, featuring Jez Howson, Employment Tax Partner at Azets. Jez explains the real-world implications ...
17 Dec 202520min
#3 WEALTH WARNING – The Quiet Tax Changes Hidden in The Budget
This episode looks at the private client impact of the Autumn Budget, featuring Jodie Barwick Bell, Private Client Partner at Azets. Jodie explains how the changes affect property owners, wealthy fam...
10 Dec 202520min
#2 ONE WEEK ON - Business Tax & Manufacturing in Focus
This episode explores the key tax changes emerging in the week following the Budget and what they mean in practice for UK businesses. Tax expert Claire Smailes breaks down the measures that matter mo...
3 Dec 202530min
