A COVID-19 Round Table Special: The Road to Business Recovery (Post-Lockdown)
In this specially-recorded round table episode with Gary Headland, CEO at Lincoln College and Regional Chairman of the IoD for the East Midlands, Neil Gray, Corporate Finance Partner at Streets Chartered Accountants, HR expert and CEO of Beststart Human Resources, Anita Wynne and Peter Watson, Managing Director of marketing agency, Distract, James discusses the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis has presented and what the implications have been during the crisis and what will be on the cards for businesses as the peak passes and employees are set to return to work.
Episode 74: The rise of fractional finance directors and the evolving FD role
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, James Pinchbeck and Nik Pratap from the Pratap Partnership explore the rise of fractional finance directors and CFOs and what this means for businesses, the finance profession and advisors.
Episode 73: How trade tariffs are shaking up financial planning
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, James Pinchbeck is joined by Sam Tindale of Tower House Wealth Management to explore how US tariffs are impacting markets, investments, and pensions and how it might it affect personal investments and pensions from a drawdown and planning perspective.
Episode 72: Tackling the rise in Employers’ National Insurance: what businesses need to know
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, host James Pinchbeck is joined by Michael Greene, Partner at Streets, and Anita Wynne, Managing Director of BestStart Human Resources. Together they unpack one of the most talked-about measures from the Autumn Budget 2024 — the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions.
With the changes now in effect many businesses are beginning to feel the financial strain, facing increased staffing and payroll costs. So, what can employers do to mitigate the impact?
Episode 71: From photography to farming – Anna Jackson’s regenerative journey
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, James Pinchbeck is joined by Anna Jackson, a young farmer, entrepreneur and advocate for regenerative agriculture. Originally pursuing a career in commercial photography, Anna has since returned to her family farm where she is pioneering regenerative farming practices.
Anna shares her experience of stepping into farming without formal agricultural training, how she navigates working alongside her father and why she believes regenerative farming is the future.
Episode 70 – how do you turn a passion for gaming into a thriving business?
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to young entrepreneur Oliver Whitehead, Founder and CEO of Synx Games, which creates innovative gaming experiences within Minecraft and Roblox, reaching over 100,000 players. Hear how Oliver built his business whilst at university, his experience of winning the Taming the Dragons pitch event and what’s next for user-generated gaming.
Episode 69: Revolutionising business finance with ViFi
In this episode of The Streets Sessions we talk to Ben Steele, Managing Director of Streets Steele, about ViFi – the new cutting-edge virtual finance service designed to transform how SMEs manage their finances.
In conversation with Ben, we discover the inspiration behind ViFi and learn how it delivers real-time financial insights, streamlines decision-making and helps businesses scale seamlessly.
Episode 68: Freckleface – the sweet smell of success at the Family Business Awards 2024
In this episode of The Streets Sessions we talk to Tara Carlile Swift, founder of Freckleface – a home fragrance company and winner of the Streets sponsored Family Business Awards 2024, earning the accolade of ‘Fast Growing Business’ and the much-coveted title ‘Family Business of the Year’. In conversation with Tara, we find out more […]
Episode 67: How does burnout affect individuals and organisations?
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to Jo Keeler, Managing Director of Belbin, whose mission is to help teams and organisations worldwide to recognise and capitalise upon their behavioural strengths and to work more effectively together.
With reports that the UK risks becoming a burnout nation, in conversation with Jo we consider what burnout means for work colleagues and organisations and how Belbin can support those affected, by looking at managing its impact and the needs of colleagues and organisations alike.
Episode 66: More than well connected in Brighton…
In this episode of The Streets Sessions, we talk to Lyndsey Clay, entrepreneur, coach and founder of the innovative Connected Brighton, the vibrant business and social community, connecting people in the city and promoting all things Brighton far and wide.
In conversation with Lyndsey, we find out more about how she came to set up Connected Brighton, what it means to her and the people of Brighton as well as learn more about her passion for the city.