Chris Thompson talks to Andrew Garland about why some leaders and businesses succeed while others don't. It all comes down to culture. Limited short term results may be possible but in the long run business success requires great organisation culture. Andrew explains how leaders need to look at themselves first to understand the culture they see in their organisations. There can be no culture unless you start with a very clear and identifiable vision. How to achieve the vision is encapsulated thorugh the mission (purpose) and values (behaviours). FOLLOW Andrew Garland LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachandrewgarland FOLLOW Chris Thompson LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson TWITTER: twitter.com/thompsoncst INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/talesofthomo/ FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/wellerssme/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/WellersSME/ https://www.wellersaccountants.co.uk/home

Did Rishi Sunak miss an opportunity in his announcements for the Budget 2021? Tom Biggs discusses the developments with Chris Thompson, what it means for your business, income, and wealth. FOLLOW Chris Thompson LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson TWITTER: twitter.com/thompsoncst INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/talesofthomo/ FOLLOW Tom Biggs LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/tom-biggs-634b8021 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tomanthonybiggs FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/wellerssme/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/WellersSME/ https://www.wellersaccountants.co.uk/home

What’s most important in business and how can you measure it? There are all sorts of financial metrics that might point to an answer on the later. However, perhaps business is less tangible than that. Instead it might be about relationships and trust. If your brand is your reputation, that’s forged in time through trust. And trust is based on people connecting and forming relationships. Who better to reveal all about this than Cathy Dunbabin, Founder and Director of the business networking group, Opendoorz. She talks to me about the need to connect with people you trust in order to do business and how networking groups are a key facilitator of this. This episode was recorded just before the coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced however, we think you’ll find that many of the principles discussed apply regardless of the economic circumstances. FOLLOW Cathy Dunbabin LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathydunbabin-networkingexpert/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cathydunbabin INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cathydunbabin/ FOLLOW Chris Thompson LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson TWITTER: twitter.com/thompsoncst INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/talesofthomo/ FOLLOW Opendoorz LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opendoorz-ltd/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/opendoorzuk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/opendoorzbusinessnetworking http://www.opendoorz.biz/ FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/wellerssme/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/WellersSME/ https://www.wellersaccountants.co.uk/home

The world is warming up, the ice caps are set to melt, and sea levels could rise dramatically the scientists warn us. The car has in the past been seen as a symbol of freedom, however this liberty has come at a cost to the environment. The reason being light duty and heavy duty vehicles make up most of the carbon dioxide emissions. Many blame capitalism for how it feeds consumer demand and potentially reckless consumption. However, it's capitalism that could hold the innovation and solutions to the environmental problems. All electric vehicles could for example be a significant contributor to helping reduce the discharge of carbon from petrol and diesel engines. The good news for business owners is full electric cars are becoming a viable alternative to the traditional internal combustion engine. This means businesses can now select from a range of cost effective UK electric cars as alternatives to their existing fleets. In this episode of 'Beyond the Numbers', Jake Harrison of HelloEV joins Chris Thompson to discuss why it's time to consider an electric company car: - The business opportunities presented by electric cars - How the running costs compare favourably - The practicalities and benefits of battery power cells - The infrastructure developments to support electric vehicles (EVs) Ultimately it appears it's only a matter of time before we approach the turning point that is the mass adoption of EVs. Of note, this episode was recorded in October 2019, shortly after the climate strikes and UN's climate action summit. For clarification on tax in relation to electric vehicles be sure to get in touch using the contact details below. FOLLOW Jake Harrison LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-harrison-163816103/ FOLLOW Chris Thompson LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson TWITTER: twitter.com/thompsoncst INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/talesofthomo/ FOLLOW HelloEV LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ui-uk/ https://helloev.city/ FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/wellerssme/ https://www.wellersaccountants.co.uk/

Given the amount of consumption online, video has become central to businesses marketing efforts. This is especially the case when communicating through social media. According to research by Hubspot, "50% of consumers want to see videos from brands". This allows businesses to create brand awareness, generate leads, and on-board new customers. Who better then than Jay Middleton of The Animation Guys, to discuss all the intricacies of video. How to make them, the different types, hosting, promotion, and measurement. FOLLOW Jay Middleton LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamien-middleton INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/instajamien/ FOLLOW Chris Thompson LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson TWITTER: twitter.com/thompsoncst INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/talesofthomo/ FOLLOW The Animation Guys LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-animation-guys/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/animationguys INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theanimationguys/ FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/wellerssme/

In this latest episode of Beyond the Numbers we chat to brand professional, thought leader, public speaker, and commentator on all things retail and fashion, Fiona Davis. Through her consultancy, The Brand Inspiration Co, Fiona helps connect businesses with their customers to build great brand experiences. Fiona is passionate about diversity and inclusion concerning women in retail and leadership positions at board level. Fiona has also authored the book, "A Profitable Love Affair: How to Build and Sustain a Strong Brand". By tuning in you'll find out about: - Why it’s up to brands and retailers to save the high street - The need to understand customers to create memorable experiences - How some brands adapted successfully to changing consumption habits - Why purpose comes first before spotting the gaps in the marketplace FOLLOW Fiona Davis WEBSITE: The Brand Inspiration co. LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-davis-6a591a8a/   FOLLOW Chris Thompson LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson TWITTER: twitter.com/thompsoncst INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/talesofthomo/ FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/wellerssme/

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers we chat to the filmmaker and marketer, Somi Arian. Originally hailing from Iran, Somi has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews, she created the documentary film "The Millennial Disruption", she's the Founder of Smart Cookie Media, the Co-Founder of a millennial career training programme, and a LinkedIn Top Voice of 2018. By tuning in you'll learn about: - Why pain can be an internal source of motivation and resilience - Avoiding procrastination in a world of addictive distraction - How the internet and technology could wipe out the middle classes - The skill sets to focus on as technology transforms the workplace FOLLOW Somi Arian WEBSITE: http://smartcookiemedia.com/ & https://careerdrive.co/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/somiarian/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/somiarian LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somiarian/ FOLLOW Chris Thompson TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thompsoncst LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellerssme/

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, we chat to the adventurer, author and entrepreneur, Caspar Craven. Caspar's story is a remarkable one as he's sailed around the world twice, and on the second occasion he was joined by his wife, and 3 young children, while also still heading up his business. His is a lesson in the importance of teamwork and leadership. By tuning in you'll comprehend: - How Caspar observed and questioned the mapped out path of life - Why teamwork must start with a shared narrative - Getting out of the comfort zone to develop resilience and grow better - Aligning business and family goals - How numbers are the trailing indicator & why people are the leading indicator FOLLOW Caspar Craven WEBSITE: http://www.casparcraven.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cravencaspar/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/casparcraven LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casparcraven/ FOLLOW Chris Thompson TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thompsoncst LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellerssme/

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers we're joined by Lizzie Earl, founder of the boutique PR agency, Munch. She relays her personal and business life, and how after just 2 years Munch already employs 7 staff and has either won, or been nominated, for several awards. By listening you'll discover: - What SMEs should be trying to get from PR - How PR has changed with the maturity of the internet - The tenacity required to make it in the industry - Starting out and developing a culture FOLLOW Lizzie Earl INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lizziejearl/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/lizziejearl LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieearl/ FOLLOW Chris Thompson TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thompsoncst LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson FOLLOW Munch LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/munch---pr-and-creative-content/about/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/munchpruk/ FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellerssme/

Beyond the numbers is a new podcast providing listeners with great stories, insight and inspiration from amazing people running SME businesses. Chris Thompson, on behalf of Wellers, will bring you in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs and owner managers. These will delve into their lives looking at their challenges, sacrifices, successes and learnings. So tune in and be sure to subscribe. FOLLOW Chris Thompson: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thompsoncst LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/chrisstephenthompson FOLLOW Wellers LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountants TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WellersSME INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellerssme/