Is it all about the science, or can any business benefit? Research and Development

Is it all about the science, or can any business benefit? Let’s talk R&D

When you hear Research & Development, you probably picture lab coats, test tubes, and big pharma breakthroughs. But guess what? R&D isn’t just for the science geeks... it could be hiding in plain sight in your business.

We’re diving into the surprisingly wide world of R&D and how it’s not just about creating the next COVID vaccine or sending a robot to Mars. It’s also about improving processes, building better tech, and doing things in new, smarter ways, whether you’re in software, manufacturing, or even printing sassy greeting cards.

We’re breaking down how R&D tax credits actually work, why loads of businesses miss out, and what kind of expert support can help you claim what you’re owed. We also chat about what doesn’t qualify... sorry arts, humanities, and social sciences, HMRC just isn’t that into you.

This episode is your fun, jargon-free guide to making innovation pay off, even if you don’t wear a lab coat or carry a clipboard. Because whether you’re solving big problems or just making small improvements with a bit of creative thinking, you might be doing more “research and development” than you think.

About Simon and Danielle:

Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.