Podcast For Business with Steve Twynham

Give Back, Grow All, Guide Others: Small Business, Big Heart: Partnering with the Red Hen Project

This podcast explores the partnership between C A Dyer Accounts and the Red Hen Project, a local charity in Cambridge that supports families through parenting programs and community activities. Craig explained how his business, selected the Red Hen Project as their charity partner after a thorough evaluation process, citing shared values and community impact as key factors. Sarah, representing the Red Hen Project, discussed their work supporting families in challenging circumstances through one-on-one support, group activities, and community programs. The conversation highlighted the benefits of long-term partnerships between small businesses and local charities, including increased community visibility, enhanced reputation, and opportunities for skills-based volunteering. Both Craig and Sarah emphasized the importance of sustainable funding models for charities and encouraged listeners to consider supporting local causes through donations, volunteering, or skills-based contributions.
The conversation highlighted the shared commitment to supporting the community through charitable work.

If you have missed the previous podcasts with Craig, here are the links.

Give Back, Grow All, Guide Others :How Small Business Values Build Community

Give, Grow, Guide: Real Work–Life Balance for Small Businesses

 

 

Give, Grow, Guide: Real Work–Life Balance for Small Businesses

In this podcast episode, Steve and Craig discussed the core value of "balance" in Craig's business, which focuses on work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Craig shared his personal experience transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship, emphasizing how he prioritized work-life balance from the start due to his previous career burnout. They explored how Craig's business maintains a balanced approach through remote work options, flexible scheduling, and a focus on productivity rather than just hours worked. The conversation highlighted how COVID-19 has changed workplace expectations around remote work and flexibility, while also discussing the importance of regular check-ins with team members and maintaining a holistic approach to business relationships. The episode concluded with Craig sharing three key takeaways: plan work-life balance early in business development, maintain regular conversations with team members about their needs, and focus on the whole person rather than just business interactions.

If you missed Podcast 1 with Craig about How Small Business Values Build Community. Click here.

Give Back, Grow All, Guide Others :How Small Business Values Build Community

In this episode Steve Twynham speaks with Craig Dyer about how small businesses can give back, grow their teams, and guide others by embedding values into everything they do. They discuss community involvement, grassroots sponsorships, networking, and the importance of overcoming isolation as a sole trader.

Craig shares practical takeaways — support local events, make time to join community networks, and consider the bigger impact your business can have — plus examples from his journey growing an accountancy practice and working with startups.

Don't Let Your Christmas Party Cost You: HR Dos & Don'ts

HR Consultant Siobhan Clarke shares practical guidance on Christmas party conduct and employer responsibilities, including managing alcohol, preventing sexual harassment, and ensuring staff get home safely.

She also explains major 2026 changes—higher minimum wage, statutory sick pay from day one, expanded paternity rights, a new Fair Work Agency—and offers retention strategies like stay interviews, absence management, and supporting mental and musculoskeletal health.

Budget Breakdown: What It Means for Small Business Owners

Steve Twynham hosts a jargon-free discussion with chartered accountant Gareth Day and Financial planner Dan Willers, unpacking the recent budget and its practical impact.

The episode covers ISA changes, dividend and savings tax rises, salary sacrifice, pensions and inheritance tax, with straightforward advice for business owners, savers and pensioners.

How Utility Warehouse Saved Leanne £1,800 — One App, One Bill

Steve talks with Leanne about her experience with Utility Warehouse — how she saved on household bills and simplified multiple services into one monthly payment.

The episode covers the cashback card, easy switching process, UK-based customer service, and the partner opportunity that provides commissions and residual income.

Leanne also explains the connector role for businesses and how listeners can contact her to become a customer, partner, or connector.

Daz in the Hat Radio: From Garage Idea to Community Station

Steve Twynham talks with Darrel Hull about launching Daz in the Hat Radio, an internet community station that supports unsigned artists and trains new presenters. Darrel explains the station's history, technical setup, show formats, and music submission process.

The episode also covers volunteering roles, remote training, how to listen (website and Alexa), and contact details for artists and volunteers interested in joining the station.

Saving Paws: Inside Norfolk’s Feline Care Rescue

Host Steve Twynham is joined by Charlotte from Feline Care, a small independent cat rescue and sanctuary in Norfolk. They discuss rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats (including older and overlooked animals), the sanctuary’s facilities and outdoor colony, caring for feral cats, the adoption process and fees, and the emotional rewards of rescue work.

The episode also covers fundraising and volunteer efforts that keep the charity running, plus practical advice on neutering, insurance and introductions between cats. For more information visit felinecare.org.uk or email info@felinecarecat.org.uk.