Looking back the 2023 Autumn Statement seemed more of a ’budget’ than the one that was delivered by the Chancellor on 6 March. In this episode, Mark explores the highlights from the Spring Budget, the different generational viewpoints and how the announcements are impacting real people in the real world.

We’re back and kicking off season two of the podcast with guests Alice Leet-Cook & Rosie Turner, owners of Hicks & Brown, an independent hat brand started by the two sisters in 2014.

Labelled as ’An Autumn Statement for Growth’ Mark and guests delve into the key highlights, discussing some of the announcements made and how they will affect both businesses & individuals - with the main question being, was this a statement or a budget?

This month we have guest host Luke Morris, discussing all things Employee Ownership Trusts with guests Dan Billson, Partner at Prettys and and James Calvert, Director at Haydn Evans Consulting.

This month Mark sits down with the Directors of CMG Technologies Ltd to discuss the highs and lows of selling a business, after Indo-MIM’s recent acquisition of the metal injection moulding company.

In the third of our SB Business & Beyond podcast series, host Mark Smith speaks to Associate Tax Partner, Sam Stent about all things Sugar Tax, the implications of HMRC closing their helpline and, of course, the Ashes!

In the second of our SB Business & Beyond podcast series, host Mark Smith speaks to Tax Advisory Partner, Chris George about tax evasion vs avoidance and discusses how much Center Parcs UK is really worth!

In the first of our SB Business & Beyond podcast series, host Mark Smith speaks to Corporate Finance Partner, Luke Morris about hot topics in the news this week.