• Websites aren't just about pictures and graphics - Louise shares her expertise
    Aug 13 2021

    Website design is both essential and can feel a bit hard to understand.  Louisa Grove is the founder of a webdesign agency that’s been doing some really interesting things in this area for over 10 years, and shares her insights into how important neurology and behaviour are in getting the right website.  She also shares some of what makes her tick and why social responsibility is something not to shy away from

    You can find her here:

    https://www.orangegrovedesigns.co.uk/about/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/orangegrovedesigns/

     

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    20 mins
  • Looking after your own finances - Mark Woodruff, Financial Advisor, talks pensions and more
    Jul 30 2021
    Planning ahead for your own finances when you are self employed, run a business is something that can be a real difficulty. I was so pleased to capture some of what Financial Advisor and Actuary, Mark Woodruff, had to share - and a lot of what he said would apply even if you are employed. His most striking comment was that financial planning isn't about being 'wealthy' - actually it's important for all of us to know about our finances. Have a listen and let me know what you think
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    26 mins
  • Getting employment right when you're small - Rebecca Woolmington shares her expertise
    Jul 23 2021

    Getting employment right whether it's recruiting well or making sure you stay on the right side of the law can be particularly challenging for small charities and small businesses - whether recruiting for the first time or the first time in a while.

    Rebecca Woolmington is hugely experienced in HR and also runs her own business and shares her tips and expertise on getting it right.

    You can connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawoolmingtonhr/ and her companies' website is:  https://hrcentral.co.uk/

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    15 mins
  • Accounting for your marketing strategy - and what's a Mumprenuer?
    Jul 16 2021

    Marketing Strategist Tanya Gaffon shares her tips for getting your marketing right from the start with host Rachel Eden, and discuss hte importance of having KPIs that are right for your business - including one that might surprise you.

     

    You can connect with Tanya on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyagaffon/ and her website is: https://distinktiv.co.uk/

     

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    30 mins
  • Season 2 - Accounting (some more) for the real world and small business and charity collaboration
    Jul 9 2021

    Welcome back to "Accounting for the Real World".  This episode introduces season 2 which over the summer will share topics related to 'the numbers' and other aspects of running a charity or small business.

    In this week's episode, host Rachel Eden shares how she thinks small businesses and charities can benefit from working together through a charity of the year relationship.   

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    13 mins
  • Guest Malcolm Powers talks the climate emergency and Local Government
    Apr 9 2021

    The climate emergency is a global problem so why are local councils taking action and how can you make sure your local authority is taking this seriously?

    This week's guest Malcolm Powers has researched this area in depth and also works with a wide range of councils, here he shares his thoughts and experience with host Rachel Eden.

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    27 mins
  • Guest Aileen Edgar talks professional accountancy
    Mar 24 2021

    Guest Aileen Edgar has masses of experience in training and writing for the professional exams that accountants take.  She shares her tips on what to look for in an accountant and how to get into the profession and discusses the importance of the professional bodies with host Rachel Eden You can connect with Aileen on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aileenedgar/

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    24 mins
  • Guest Lorraine Briffitt talks connecting Reading
    Mar 17 2021

    Lorraine Briffitt is CEO of charity Connect Reading that brings together charities and businesses in the great town of Reading.

    She discusses empathy at work, connections and the challenges and joys of leading a small organisation.

     

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    17 mins