Podcast For Business with Steve Twynham

Are your Apps AI secure & Compliant? - Russ from Boom Software share s some great information

Host Steve Twynham talks with Russ from Boom Software about building custom apps that replace Excel and patchwork systems, securely integrate business data, and support teams across the UK and Europe.
Russ answers questions from a panel and discusses practical issues around AI adoption — unclear goals, hidden costs, IP and compliance risks — and share real client wins like the CineCertified app for the film industry and private GP integrations.

Russ outlines who Boom Software serves (from startups to multi-million-pound businesses) and how to contact them at boomsoftware.co.uk.

Stop Chasing, Start Growing: Outsource Your Credit Control to Improve Cash Flow

Steve Twynham hosts this episode of Podcast For Business and is joined by Liz Simms of Credit Control Assist with a panel of business owners to discuss practical credit control: why many businesses struggle, when to outsource, and how better processes improve cash flow.

Key takeaways include the benefits of human-led credit control over automation, cost and time savings from outsourcing, simple onboarding steps, and real client success stories showing rapid reductions in aged debt.

For help, contact Liz on 01484 212 100 or visit www.creditcontrolassist.co.uk.

Paid Ads vs Organic SEO : Taking Your Website From The Side Street to The High Street

In this episode Jason from Deep Blue Digital answers audience questions on digital marketing for small businesses, covering the differences between paid ads and organic SEO, common SEO mistakes, and how AI affects website content.

He also explains backlinks and social signals, offers practical tips for new businesses on choosing website builders or developers, and discusses handing over CPanel/back-end access safely.

And a Free Audit.......

Julie Rowe on Navigating Change, Overcoming Perfectionism & Self Doubt

In this episode host Steve Twynham talks with Julie Rowe, a project delivery consultant and change coach who combines NHS project experience with coaching to help people and organisations navigate change.

Julie explains how she helps clients overcome perfectionism and self-doubt, unstick tangled ideas with techniques like free-typing, and turn existing skills and resources into clear, manageable next steps. She also emphasises the human side of change and the value of involving whole teams in finding practical solutions.

To learn more or book a free 30-minute consultation, visit julierowe.co.uk or find her on LinkedIn at Julie-Row-Coaching.

Give Back, Grow All, Guide Others : Supporting Businesses To Grow.

In the seventh episode of the "Give Back, Grow, Guide Others" podcast series, we focus on the theme of guide and support. Craig Dyer shares how his accounting business supports partners through bespoke, local expertise, offering personalized services rather than generic packages. He explained their approach of treating every client uniquely, including home visits for self-assessment clients and flexible communication methods like WhatsApp for small businesses. Craig shared success stories including work with Oakington Garden Center and an Italian bakery, highlighting how they helped these businesses overcome challenges and grow profitable. He also discussed the importance of proper expectation alignment and detailed information gathering at the beginning of client relationships. Craig emphasised the value of consistent small improvements over time rather than large changes, and stressed the importance of having team members aligned with business growth. The conversation concluded with Craig's three key takeaways:

Making small support actions regularly rather than large infrequent efforts:
Ensuring team members are aligned with business growth:
Taking time to reflect on what support a business truly needs.

Saving Dogs, Supporting People: Inside Jerry Green Dog Rescue

In the latest podcast in this mini series Beth from Jerry Green Dog Rescue discusses the charity's work rescuing, fostering and rehoming dogs, the costs involved, and how they support owners facing hardship including domestic abuse, financial pressures and hospice situations.

Beth explains fostering vs adoption, adoption fees, and how the charity collaborates with other organisations; she also shares how listeners can find more information at www.gerrygreendogs.org.uk or contact her at bethany.stukins@jerrygreendogs.org.uk.

Cash Is King: How Asset Finance Keeps Your Business Moving

Host Steve Twynham chats with Stephen Smith from Shadowfax Funding Solutions about asset finance — what it is, how it works and when it’s useful for businesses.

They explain the main types (hire purchase and lease), key considerations such as deposits, interest rates, balloon payments, tax differences, and minimum deal sizes (around £5,000). They also discuss challenges financing intangible assets like software or AI and why charities can be harder to fund.

Practical tips include using a broker to spot pitfalls and exploring alternative lending (refinancing assets or commercial mortgages) for automation or tech investments. For more information, contact Shadowfax Funding Solutions.

Fair Work Agency: What Every UK Employer Needs to Know

Siobhan Clarke explains the new Fair Work Agency, employer inspection powers, and key compliance issues for UK businesses — including national minimum wage rules, calculating holiday pay (including overtime and commission), rolled‑up holiday pay for term‑time and zero‑hours workers, and the new six‑year recordkeeping requirement.

Practical tips for small employers and employees on payslips, contracts, and where to get help.