Future Positive Podcast

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor on this week's podcast as she is joined by special guest Zoe Lacey-Cooper, MD/Head of Partnerships, CPD Store UK. They discuss how to deepen your knowledge and connect with experts with CPD Store UK. Tune in next week for our three business stories of the week!

Tune in for three business stories that you don’t want to miss this week: 👉All about boosting productivity https://www.cityam.com/to-withstand-future-recessions-the-uk-needs-radical-supply-side-reform/ 👉Royal Mail exports to resume after cybersecurity incident https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britains-royal-mail-begins-moving-some-export-parcels-af…

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: 👉 The commercials behind the space race https://qz.com/virgin-orbit-launched-the-first-rocket-from-the-uk-1849965659 👉Dec Retail volumes down, sales up due inflation https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/10/christmas-and-world-cup-help-uk-retail-sales-…

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex kick off the first show of 2023! Here’s all the top stories they dive into: 👉 10 New Year Resolutions for small business owners https://www.forbes.com/sites/rohitarora/2022/12/31/ten-new-years-resolutions-for-small-business-owners-in-2023/ 👉 Businesses to watch in 2023 https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/31/from…

2022 ROUND-UP PODCAST SPECIAL!!💥 It’s almost the end of an incredibly unpredictable and crazy year. In this episode, Kirsty is joined by Nick Richardson, Head of Funding at Capitalise, to look at some awesome funding deals completed this year and the impact this has had. 👉Regular funding scenarios we see 👉The right solution found for businesses 👉Di…

A round-up of all the great podcasts of 2022.

n this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: Industrial action & Ed Conway’s fantastic twitter thread with analysis Funding for space projects 202…

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor and Alex Clark on this week's podcast as they are joined by special guest Darren Westlake, CEO and Co-Founder of Crowdcube. They discuss the beginnings of Crowdcube and how the business has opened up the world of equity funding. To help entrepreneurs take control of their fundraising process and democratise investments.…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the #FuturePositiveBreakfastShow, Kirsty and Alex talk all things Black Friday and the strikes affecting Christmas deliveries this year. All with a focus on how this impacts small businesses and all in 20minutes. 👉 Is this the new winter of discontent? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63769098.amp 👉 2022 B…

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor and Alex Clark on this weeks podcast as they are joined by special guest Dan Richards, Commercial Director of Myfirmsapp. They discuss the benefits of Myfirmsapp and why it was created, as well as what you may have missed at his Accountex North panel session with Will Farnell, Sam Mitcham and Lydia Read-Potter. And much…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, Kirsty McGregor is joined by our CEO and Co-founder, Paul Surtees for an Autumn Statement special! With a crammed statement yesterday, Paul and Kirsty sit down to discuss the announcement and three positive opportunities that accountants can focus on today. Tune in and listen …

Kirsty McGregor is joined by Fhaheen Khan, Senior Economist at Make UK, which is the voice of the manufacturing sector in the UK, businesses who contribute 10% of the country's GDP. He shares with Kirsty the main challenges their members are facing and their wish list from Treasury for the upcoming Autumn Statement. Tune in!…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’re joined by our CEO and Co-founder, Paul Surtees. With the new interest rate rise announcements yesterday, Paul and Kirsty delve into the recent macro-economic updates. And the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and th…

Kirsty McGregor and Alex Clark are joined by Nick Richardson, Head of Funding at Capitalise, to discuss the current lending market and the options available to small businesses in today's funding special podcast. Tune in for an update on the Recovery Loan Scheme and the current funding products in the market for small businesses. We also dive into …

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: 1. UK inflation 10.1%, core inflation excl food & energy 6.5% & input prices rise 18% according to K…

A #FuturePositiveBreakfastShow Accountex Special! Kirsty McGregor attends Accountex North this week, and makes her way around the event to talk to industry leaders, apps, exhibitors and businesses - to give you a glimpse into the event and the trending topics. If you didn't manage to attend the event, or you did, but want an extra dose of the Accou…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: "Hong Kong to lure tourists with free air tickets" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63153795 http…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently interviewed Simon Senior, Managing Director of Autex Acoustics. Simon gives us a little background into the business and how they import and export. He also discusses how they've managed through Brexit, Covid and the current international currency fluctuations. Listen to find …

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: Costs down, costs up - Sterling drops 40 year low https://www.yourmoney.com/investing/pound-crashes-…

Kirsty McGregor and Alex Clark come together this week to discuss the passing of Queen and give our tribute to the support she has been doing over the last 70 years for small businesses. The Monarchy’s strength and symbol of stability https://www.cityam.com/the-monarchys-strength-is-the-foundation-of-our-prosperity-in-choppy-waters/ The Royal busin…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: Liz Truss's announcement: business energy caps explained https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently interviewed Sushil Patel, Director of Kroll. Sushil discusses the work he does with businesses by liaising with HMRC. Expect discussions into key statistics he’s been seeing as changes in the economy continue including inflationary pressures, supply chain issues and energy pri…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: Fertiliser & CO2 supply issues https://www.cityam.com/uk-set-for-another-carbon-dioxide-shortage-as-…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently interviewed Marco Forgione, Director General at The Institute of Export & International Trade. Marco discusses the help they provide, by partnering with the UK government, to support businesses in growing their international markets and trades - through education and training.…

It's a podcast special this week - celebrating National Women's Day in South Africa!! Alex Clark is joined by Ella McCan Tomlin, CEO and Founder of Ardent, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultancy with a difference and Sophie Compton, Marketing Executive and committee member of the Capitalise Women's Network! They talk: The history of Women's Mo…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently interviewed Alex Till, Chief Executive Director at MENTA. Alex talks about his passion for supporting sole traders and micro-businesses in todays world. Explaining this agenda is fundamental to the UK. “We’re there to make sure businesses have the right information at the righ…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: Meta Price drop - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62322862 Google - https://www.theguardian.com/te…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we interviewed Joe David, Crypto Accountant | Founder of Nephos Group & MYNA. Joe jumps into the world of Cryptocurrency, blockchains and crypto-related topics to talk about the opportunities they're able to deliver including providing financial education to the future generation, underst…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: 1. The leadership election - An interesting thread: https://twitter.com/faisalislam/status/1546389…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently interviewed Debra Corey, HR author and consultant, who describes herself as a ‘Rebel’ because she wants to challenge the traditional ways companies treat their people. Debra talks about first creating a toolkit of knowing ‘Who you are’, ‘What you do differently’ and ‘How do yo…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: 1. RLS ended... or did it? https://www.businessleader.co.uk/sme-recovery-loan-scheme-ends-today-wh…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently interviewed Nicky Pattinson, trainer, consultant and event speaker who specialises in improving communication skills for teams in a variety of sectors, including professional services’ firms. Nicky’s work experience, firstly as a market trader, not in stocks and shares but in …

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Quantum Computing - when we will see this being used for solutions in business? US makes biggest interest rate rise since 1994 Doe…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently featured Paul Collins, Senior Manager at West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region LEP. Paul helps support small businesses in the region to adopt “Clean Tech”, by offering funding for energy audits and capital investments. Talking to Kirsty McGregor, Capitalise’…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. No support for businesses from the chancellor Businesses’ troubles mount as late payment of invoices gets worse and worse Shanghai…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we featured Claire O’Connor, founder of Babyballet Limited and her Finance Director, Chantelle Gledhill. We discuss the role that Chantelle plays in supporting the business and making the founder’s dreams come true. Find out more about the business and how their finance director, Chantell…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week which you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. This weeks stories: FSB survey - funding; business exits & uncertainty of future lending market (end of RLS) Haines Watts Targete…

In our series of interviews for the Future Positive Podcast, we recently featured Gareth Winters and Tom O’Neill of The Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association(CABA). In our 30 minute chat, we discussed the resources, advice and support which CABA offers all accountants and their families to help them manage whatever they’re facing. Including …

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week which you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. This weeks stories: Global interest rates Crypto crimestoppers; where next for crypto? Haulage industry suffering Other useful li…

Welcome to the Future Positive Podcast for accountants and business advisers, powered by Capitalise. In this episode, Alex and Kirsty talk to Glen Foster, Managing Director, UK and Northern Europe at Libeo. Glen talks about how he has been in the accountancy technology space for 15 years. And how technology is now opening the doors for accountants …

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting Small businesses and their trusted advisors. This week's stories: The change in consumer behaviours Is it the end of working from home? Proposed new powers for CMA…

Welcome to the Future Positive Podcast for accountants and business advisers, powered by Capitalise. In this episode, Olly and Kirsty talk to Matt McLoughlin. Matt is a Senior Investment Manager based in our Cambridge office. Prior to Foresight, Matt worked at Grant Thornton. Matt holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of …

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting Small businesses and their trusted advisors. This week's stories: 1. Implications of businesses living with covid 2. Should businesses stock up? 3. The rise, fall & rise of Gr…

Welcome to the Future Positive Podcast for accountants and business advisers, powered by Capitalise. This episode Phil talks to Paul Shrimpling. For over 18 years Paul has worked exclusively with accountants in practice helping firms improve their fees, profits, cash and capital value through a process of 'humanising the numbers'. The Managing Dire…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting Small businesses and their trusted advisors. This week's stories: 1. The new rules and rates, and what you need to know 2. RSM UK launches the Middle Market Business Index in …

Welcome to the Future Positive Podcast for accountants and business advisers, powered by Capitalise. This episode Phil talks to Charlotte Ing . Charlotte started her career working with Naylor Wintersgill before moving to Sagars, working her way up to Senior Manager. Charlotte was key in bringing on and implementing new technology for Sagars client…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week which you may have missed that are impacting Small businesses and their trusted advisors. This weeks stories: 1. The Spring statement 2.The changing high street - City AM 3. Apple acquires Credit Kudos 4.The £76,000 #Os…

Welcome to the Future Positive Podcast for accountants and business advisers, powered by Capitalise. This episode Phil & Kirsty talk to David Tuck. An entrepreneur and consultant, David has been working in the accounting tech industry for almost 10 years now. He founded Chaser back in 2013 and since then has continued to drive new innovations and i…

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through three business stories of the week which you may have missed that are impacting Small businesses and their trusted advisors.This weeks stories: 1. The increasing interest rates and the upcoming Spring Statement. https://lancashiretimes.co.uk/article/IoD-…

Welcome to the Future Positive Podcast for accountants and business advisers, powered by Capitalise. This episode Phil & Kirsty talk to John Madocks Wright . In a former life, John was a Captain in the British Army, another first for this podcast! But his current role is quite different - as an Associate in the National Industrial and Logistics tea…