In our second episode of season 2, host Mark Smith welcomes guests, David Collins, Senior Tax Adviser & Amelia Benns, Trainee Tax Adviser from Scrutton Bland. Looking back the 2023 Autumn Statement seemed more of a 'budget' than the one that was delivered by the Chancellor on 6 March. In this episode, Mark explores the highlights from the Spring Budget, the different generational viewpoints and how the announcements are impacting real people in the real world. Topics include: Forecasts set by the Office for Budget Responsibility Employment Figures in the UK - Recruitment and gettin ..read more

We're back and kicking off season two of the podcast with guests Alice Leet-Cook & Rosie Turner, owners of Hicks & Brown, an independent hat brand started by the two sisters in 2014. Alice & Rosie join Mark to share their story, from the business idea that was created at their dining room table in Suffolk (Hick's Farm!) to Kate Middleton being snapped in a Suffolk Fedora back in 2020.  You can find out more about Hicks & Brown here ..read more

This month host Mark Smith welcomes internal guests, Graham Doubtfire, Partner & Simon Hurren, Associate Partner at Scrutton Bland. Together, they explore the Chancellors Autumn Statement that was delivered on 22 November 2023.  Labelled as 'An Autumn Statement for Growth' Mark and guests delve into the key highlights, discussing some of the announcements made and how they will affect businesses & individuals - with the main question being, was this a statement or a budget?  ..read more

This month we have guest host Luke Morris, discussing all things Employee Ownership Trusts with guests Dan Billson, Partner at Prettys and and James Calvert, Director at Haydn Evans Consulting. As employee ownership becomes an increasingly common way of securing the long-term future of a business, Luke sits down with Dan & James to explore what it actually means, how it works and the pros and cons.  ..read more

Is selling a business really worth it? In the latest episode of SB Business & Beyond, we are delighted to welcome Dr Phil Marsh and Rachel Garrett to the podcast. Both Phil and Rachel are Directors of CMG Technologies Ltd (CMG), a renowned specialist in Metal Injection Moulding (MIM). This month Mark sits down with the both of them to discuss the highs and lows of selling a business, after Indo-MIM’s recent acquisition of CMG.   ..read more

In the third of our SB Business & Beyond podcast series, host Mark Smith speaks to Associate Tax Partner, Sam Stent about all things Sugar Tax, the implications of HMRC closing their helpline and, of course, the Ashes!  ..read more

In the second of our SB Business & Beyond podcast series, host Mark Smith speaks to Tax Advisory Partner, Chris George about tax evasion vs avoidance and discusses how much Center Parcs UK is really worth!   ..read more

In the first of our SB Business & Beyond podcast series, host Mark Smith speaks to Corporate Finance Partner, Luke Morris about hot topics in the news this week ..read more