BOSS IT with Carl Reader

I don't hold back in this one! This is 6 mins of me talking about avoiding common business pitfalls and doing what's needed for your business. I've worked with thousands of businesses, and all too often I see the same problems coming up, whether they're brand new in business or established. From classic "CEO complex" traps to creative avoidance, and much more, I talk about the key pitfalls and how to avoid them.

This is a #BulletpointBusiness episode of The Carl Reader Show, where I’ll distil complicated business concepts into bulletpoints that you can take away and action. This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

Best selling author Carrie Green talks dreams, building businesses and empowering women.

In this episode Carrie talks about starting her business whilst studying Law at university and how she created a platform that inspires and empowers women globally. Carrie also gives insight into how she utilised social media and pinpointed the one thing that helped her grow and develop her business. A cracking listen!

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

The Carl Reader Show Ep - Bulletpoint Business –Stakeholder Analysis - Not Just Pointless Management Speak

This short episode explores something I really don’t usually like to talk about. It sounds corporate, jargon, management-speak – but hear me out with this one.

I was taught about the theory of these all the way back in GCSE Business, but frankly thought they were nonsense because I didn’t appreciate the full practical benefit. I do now!

I’ve broken it down and shown how you can get a knockout stakeholder analysis to get your business focus laser-sharp.

This is a #BulletpointBusiness episode of The Carl Reader Show, where I’ll distil complicated business concepts into bulletpoints that you can take away and action.

Keen surfer, bestselling author, all round great guy…and a web bitch. Want to win a copy of his book? We decided partway through to do a competition. Tag us both on social media and register your info at www.carlreader.com/podcast to enter 👍

I first met Robin about 3/4 years ago now. Since then he’s published another book (with another in the pipeline) and hand-built an extension to his house from the ground up. This conversation covers everything I’ve ever wanted to ask him – everything from self-belief, time-for-money traps and antidepressants to how he got 250+ positive Amazon reviews and what he wishes he’d done differently.

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

Chloe Westley of Taxpayers Alliance is a politics enthusiast and Brexit campaigner for Vote Leave. Chloe and I speak about how she first got into the strange worlds of politics and Brexit. We discuss the effect of Brexit on small businesses and tips for using social media as a business. (Just a heads up guys - the audio isn't the best on this one. Sorry about that.)

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

"Falling in love with the problem, not the solution" - former UK Ambassador for Business for the Prime Minister, serial (and very successful) entrepreneur Caroline Plumb has some fantastic stories to tell. In this episode, we talk about her "zig zag" business journey and the many things she has learnt along the way. She shares her insights on taking the plunge into business, and overcoming the challenges and responsibilities that comes with owning a business. Her philosophy: just do it - the downside is never as far down as you think. Wise words, and a cracking chat with an inspiring business owner.

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

The Carl Reader Show Ep - Bulletpoint Business - How to start a business when you're employed

This is a question I get a lot. It seems many people feel they've fallen into the "employment trap" and are ready to get out and work for themselves.

While starting a business can seem a daunting prospect, anyone can start a business, and that includes employees.

In this short episode, I break down everything from the legals to finding clients to help you get on the way to controlling your own destiny.

This is a #BulletpointBusiness episode of The Carl Reader Show, where I’ll distil complicated business concepts into bulletpoints that you can take away and action.

This is my chat with the impressive figure that is Shaun Shirazian, Head of Product for Intuit Quickbooks Europe.

We talk about AI, smart devices and the benefits of automation for small business, and how it can boost their productivity and free them up to focus on what they set up their business to do (i.e. not the numbers!).

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

This was a radio interview I did all about Making Tax Digital - a big upcoming change to the UK tax system. What does it mean and why should small biz care?

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances. For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.

It seems too abstract to be true - but the nosedive from £100 million to zero was exactly what happened to eMoov, just 6 weeks ago.

This wonderful chat with Russell Quirk explores what happened. He was completely open, honest and reflective on the experience. We discussed how it impacted him professionally and personally. What he’d do again, and what he’d do differently.

And you know what? I learned more in a couple of hours than I ever did reading “success” books or autobiographies.

Thankfully I recorded it too, and here it is for your enjoyment. 🎧

This podcast is brought to you by d&t advisory, helping you unlock the magic of your business, and sponsored by QuickBooks – helping UK small businesses stay on top of their finances.

For more The Carl Reader Show, follow me on social media @CarlReader.