Fame, distractions and being kind. Is it really that easy to start a business?

Claire is joined by fellow accountant, Beth Jackson, to talk about the bad business in Richard Hammond's Workshop.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why he believes his face is enough to grow a business.
• How easy it is to be distracted by side projects.
• How the accountant is seen as the baddie.

Find out more about Beth at https://www.2sistersaccounting.com

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Is sales really just shouting and chasing after people?

Claire is joined by the go to marketing expert for people selling coaching and consulting services wanting to grow their business, Janine Coombes, to talk about the bad business in the BBC's The Apprentice.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why a little bit of planning is good when you are selling your products and services.
• How sales isn't always about shouting
• How it's easy to get distracted by the small things when the deadline looms

Find out more about Janine and her Sales Jet Pack service at https://janinecoombes/jetpack

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Do you need to be competitive in order to succeed in business?

Claire is joined by content marketing specialist, Lyndsay Cambridge, from Jammy Digital to talk about the bad business in the 2007 Sky One series Badge or Bust.

In this episode we discuss:

• Is focusing on your competition the best marketing strategy?
• How quick marketing wins can often be short term and expensive.
• Are leaflets still a good marketing tool?

Find out more about Lyndsay at https://jammydigital.com

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

If we are passionate about our work then it must mean we are excellent at it.

Claire is joined by company development consultant, Amy Fox, to talk about the bad business in the US sitcom Parks and Recreation.

In this episode we discuss:

• Can bullying be a team building exercise?
• How this department seems to have unlimited resources and time.
• Is anyone actually good at their job?

Find out more about Amy at https://brightfox.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

What will women do without men to guide and support them?

Claire is joined by content and copywriter, Michelle Eshkeri, to talk about the bad business in the 2015 film The Intern.

In this episode we discuss:

• How surely a 70 year old can use a computer.
• Why women can be successful, have a family and also friends.
• Not every business situation needs a man.

Find out more about Michelle at https://www.letmewrite.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Can you do whatever you want, no matter how evil or reckless, if you are in business?

Claire is joined by business and mindset coach, Lauren Malone, to talk about the bad business in the long running Australian soap, Neighbours.

In this episode we discuss:

• How in soap land, if you are a lawyer or doctor, you can do everything people ask.
• If you wear a suit, it means you are business. And business is rich and powerful.
• How your business decisions tell people what kind of a person you are.

Find out more about Lauren at https://www.laurenmalone.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Is this just an eccentric man who is rubbish at running a business?

Claire is joined by brand copywriter and tone of voice consultant, Matt Drzymala, to talk about the bad business in the 2005 film, Wallace and Gromit: the case of the were-rabbit.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why is everyone so supportive of this man and his businesses?
• What were they planning on doing with all the rabbits?
• Does Wallace actually have a fantastic business plan?

Find out more about Matt at https://www.indeliblethink.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Is Kinky Boots still a progressive film about niching?

Claire is joined by leadership and development coach and trainer, Al Pacifico-France, to talk about the bad business in the 2005 film, Kinky Boots.

In this episode we discuss:

• Can you niche in community you have no interest in?
• Can you leave the inclusion within your organisation to the employees?
• Does this film try to make "othering" seem okay?

Find out more about Al’s diversity and inclusion training here: https://www.evosis.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics