Ballards - Sound Advice

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.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, our host Steven Jones is joined by guests Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner, and Adam Strand Senior Project Manager. Together they discuss the practical strategies of how to keep projects aligned with objectives and timelines, even during moments of crisis. Listen as they outline proven methods for project governance, stakeholder communication, scope control, and recovery of derailed initiatives. Whether you're a project manager or a team member, this info-packed discussion provides invaluable lessons on dodging pitfalls and driving projects to success.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, our host Ben Allman and special guest Alison Scott, Partner at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, break down everything you need to know about shareholders' agreement—from the basics to provisions like Deadlock and Russian Roulette.

In this episode, host Ben Allman is joined by Steven Jones, Business Development Partner, and Mark Bowen, owner of MB Insolvency. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the insolvency process, shed light on its impact on business owners, and explore why it can sometimes serve as a new beginning rather than an end.

Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Martin Adams, Corporate Tax Partner at Ballards LLP and esteemed guest Nick Jethwa, Partner at G Herbert Banks Chartered Surveyor. Together they delve into the latest trends and developments within the commercial property market, as well as analyse the tax implications associated with it.