In this episode of The Evolving Accountant, we have a chat with Founder and Director of French Quarter, Newcastle, Cedric Boc-Ho. Founders Cédric & Catherine Boc-Ho opened The French Quarter in 2017 with the aim to take the fuss out of French dining, whilst offering an alternative to the chain dominated high streets. Originally from the Loire Valley in France, Cédric's curiosity about wine began as a young boy, when games of hide & seek turned into long afternoons spent crou...

In this episode, we chat to Keith Atkinson, Chief Executive of Marginal Gains about his career and the launch of Marginal Gains in 2018.During the chat we spoke about:Being green and growingLessons in lifeMaking marginal changes to turn it into something bigContact Harlands Accountants / The Evolving Accountant Tweet us at @Harlands_NE Give us a follow on LinkedIN Give us a Like on Facebook Email us at [email protected] Don't forget to leave us a review Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we chat to Cary, Owner and Chef at Bistro Citron Vert talking all things cooking.During the interview we discussed:The reasons behind the North East's French Inspired BistroThe "EAT OUT TO HELP OUT' scheme launched by the government during the coronavirus pandemicCooking inspiration and finding new techniques and recipesHow to find Bistro Citron VertWebsite FacebookInstagramContact Harlands Accountants / The Evolving Accountant Tweet us at @Harlands_NE Give us a follow on L...

In this episode, we chat to Paul Lofthouse, Innovation Specialist at RTC North about his career and support on office to develop your people, encourage a collaborative approach to idea generation, and instill a culture that adaps and responds positively to change.During the chat we discuss:Paul's career to dateRTC innovation support and who pays for itPaul's recommended learning for business ownersPaul's top tips for 'professional networking' (not throwing business cards at everyone)Contact H...

In this episode, we chat to Peter Joynson, CEO of Synergi.These days it seems everyone's talking about digital transformation. However, real digital business transformation isn't just a buzzword, it's a vital and necessary journey for any organisation that wants to ensure they have a modern workplace, that's fit for the future and more improtantly during the pandemic of keeping the workforce working. At Synergi they get that this can sometimes feel like a minefield and that you don't alw...

In this episode I talk to Andy Jamieson, Director at Peter Hill Credit.It's not a surprise to anyone that at present, we are living in uncertain times, some business owners have looked to pivot their plan over the past 5 months, some offering additional support and some sticking to doing what they do best..With job cuts and company closures in the news consistantly at present, we thought it was a great time to introduce you to debtor insurance, if one of your large customers closed the doors ...

In this episode, i talk to Juliet Barratt, Co-Founder of GrenadeThe Grenade® story is one of ‘roll-your-sleeves-up’ hard work and a commitment to doing things better. Founded in 2009, the mission was simple. As sports supplement distributors, they'd grown tired of selling a bunch of stuff that looked and sounded the same as everything else on the market. So, they set about creating products that people would remember, products that would inspire people to get more out of life.The first attemp...

In this episode, i talk to Mark Wright, Director and Founder of Climb Online and winner of the 2014 TV show the apprentice.When Mark came to the UK in 2012, with nothing but a passion for business and a love of digital marketing, He didn’t know how he would start running his own business…He just knew he wanted it badly. Lord Sugar and The Apprentice, combined with 9 years’ experience in the industry, hasdcreated a recipe for a truly great business!During the interview we discussed:What get's ...

Business development, filling your pipeline and developing your sales can be challenging in the current environment. This video session gives you the tools, processes and ideas to help you improve your approach to business development in these changing times. We will help you create a clear plan and focus for you and your team helping you improve your approach, build you confidence and focus on filling your pipeline.Contact Harlands Accountants / The Evolving Accountant Tweet us at @Harlands...

Right now Chief Executives and their senior teams are facing more and more distractions. Because of this it is even more vital to identify the most rewarding and profitable things to focus on. Plus developing a simple system to enable senior professionals to remain consistent is critical.Many business owners don’t use their full business plan on a daily basis. Most business owners and their senior teams have far toomany “busy days” and not enough “effective days.” Most business owners know de...