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In this special edition of the Ballards Sound Advice Podcast, host Steven Jones is joined by Ben Allman, Partner at Ballards LLP, and Emma Clewes, Tax Director at Ballards LLP, to cut through the complexity of the Chancellor's latest budget. With tax thresholds frozen until 2031, rising property and savings taxes, and major changes to pensions and dividends, this budget affects everyone. Ben and Emma explain what it means for your take-home pay, retirement plans, and business decisions - and whether the tax burden is being shared fairly. Essential listening for employees, business owners, savers, and investors navigating the changing tax landscape.

In this episode of Sound Advice, guest host Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards LLP, sits down with Sarah Fletcher, Senior Tax Manager at Ballards LLP. Together, they delve into the topic of Making Tax Digital, exploring what it means for taxpayers and the upcoming changes set to impact Income Tax Self-Assessment.

Ben Allman hosts Ally McLaughin, Outsourced Finance Senior Manager from Ballards LLP, who demystifies financial outsourcing services. The episode covers what outsourced finance truly involves, dispelling misconceptions about who can benefit. Ally explores the digital revolution in accounting, highlighting the importance of electronic systems and real-time financial information for better business decisions. Through real-world examples, Ally illustrates both the costs of poor financial management and success stories of transformed businesses. He provides practical guidance on creating effective financial systems and transitioning to outsourced accounting. The conversation concludes with key benefits, implementation strategies, and resources for listeners interested in Ballards LLP's services.

In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of R&D claims with Jamie McLellan, R&D Senior Manager within Ballards.  R&D tax relief can be a powerful tool for businesses, but navigating the claim process and staying up-to-date with the latest changes can be challenging. In this episode, we break down the essentials of R&D tax relief, offering practical advice on how to make successful claims. We also explore the key updates to regulations and what they mean for businesses.  Discover more from Ballards LLP:  Vist our websiteFollow us on LinkedIn

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Michelle Ohren, Director of the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. They discuss how businesses can navigate cybersecurity, including common pitfalls and strategies for improving business cyber resilience.

In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of Artificial Intelligence with Ed Daniels, the lead developer at Mathison AI. They discuss AI's current applications across various industries, its potential impact on businesses of all sizes, and common misconceptions.  Ed offers insights on how small businesses can leverage AI to compete with larger companies while highlighting important considerations like data security and the need for human oversight. This informative conversation provides valuable guidance for business owners and professionals seeking to understand and harness AI's potential in the modern business landscape. 

Listeners can tune in to a recording of our recent women in accounting webinar. Hosts Steven Jones and Lauren Townsend are joined by Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards, Helen Rowland, Tax Senior at Ballards, Alex Moore, Account Manager at Ballards, and Aamirah Jama, Audit and Account Associate at Ballards.  Together, they explore several key topics, including entering accountancy by discussing qualifications and education paths, as well as partner backgrounds at Ballards. They also discuss modernising accountancy's image, covering Ballards' approach to diversity, mentorship opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. The impact of flexible working on work-life balance in the post-COVID workplace is examined, and the group compares male and female leadership styles. They also advocate for careers in accountancy for women and discuss the key features and benefits of the Ballards Graduate Program.

Join Matthew Clarke, your host, and Bal Siyan, Fractional IT Director at Ballards, in the latest episode of the SoundAdvice Podcast as they discuss CrowdStrike. Bal explores the impact of recent events involving CrowdStrike, particularly in sectors like healthcare and airports, where outages have led to hesitation among companies considering their cybersecurity systems. Tune in to learn more about the situation and the lessons we can take away from it.

In the latest episode of the podcast Sound Advice, Ben Allman, a chartered accountant with Ballards LLP, interviews Jon Clough, the founder of Creative Folks, a web design and performance marketing agency. During the episode, Jon provides an in-depth look at Creative Folks, detailing the role and services of a marketing agency. He explains why businesses benefit from partnering with a creative agency and outlines what businesses can expect when engaging with such an agency for their marketing needs. 

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Emma Richardson, Managing Director at Four Squared Recruitment. They discuss why recruitment is important for your business, how to make the best hiring decisions, and effective interview techniques.

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Esther Partridge-Warner, Head Business Growth Coach at Real World Consultancy. They discuss trends in the consultancy world, free resources for start-ups, and keys to successful consultant engagement. Esther also shares red flags to watch out for when working with consultants.

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman discusses the agricultural machinery sector with expert Toby Whatley from Farmers Guardian. They cover its importance, trends like precision farming and automation, and challenges such as supply chain disruptions. They also explore new technologies like AI and autonomous vehicles and their impact on farming productivity and sustainability.

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman is joined by Alice Wright, Trade mark Attorney at Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors. Alice delves into the world of intellectual property, covering trademarks and the importance of brand awareness when registering domain names. She explains the domain name court system, offers dos and don'ts for registration, shares cautionary tales, and provides five key takeaways every listener should know. Tune in for this insightful discussion on protecting your brand online.

In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, join host Ben Allman as he discusses leadership and management with Andrew Lavoipierre, a leadership coach. Andrew shares insights into what it takes to be a great leader, including key traits and skills, and offers advice on improving your leadership abilities. Tune in to learn how to excel in your field and become a better leader.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode host Mathew Clarke discusses cybersecurity in the digital world with Bal Siyan, Senior Digital Executive, and Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner. Learn about the challenges businesses face in 2024 and discover common mistakes made by UK businesses in cybersecurity, along with practical solutions to address these issues.