Episodios

  • 146 - Setting up a business on a High Street - a dog grooming business

    146 - Setting up a business on a High Street - a dog grooming business
    Sep 30 2025
    Michelle Bell founded Only Dogs in 2024 after a stressful life and shares her story with us. Michelle is a true lover of dogs and she tells us how her business started, why she wanted to be on a high street and how she helps other shops in the community grow as well as the importance of keeping our High Streets alive with community events.

    Only Dogs is based in Lingfield in Surrey and Michelle is the organiser of the Lingfield Day - not to be missed.

    You can find out more about Michelle at www.onlydogs.co.uk

    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    47 m
  • 145 - Changes for employers coming into force soon

    145 - Changes for employers coming into force soon
    Sep 23 2025
    Jackie Thompson is a Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and founder of Creative HR Services, a HR consultancy built to support UK SME's with proactive HR solutions.

    During our chat we spoke about the many changes coming in from April 2026 and the changes to Employment Rights Law. This really is an essential listen for any employer or employer to be.

    You can find Jackie at www.creativehrservices.co.uk

    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    50 m
  • 144 - Choosing a career as an accountant and getting an apprenticeship

    144 - Choosing a career as an accountant and getting an apprenticeship
    Sep 16 2025
    Dan Drake is an employee of Champ Consultants Ltd. He left school at 18 and started his career as an apprentice accountant.

    Dan shares his insights into life as an apprentice, not going to university, training to be an accountant and so much more.

    You can find his employer at www.champconsultants.co.uk

    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    42 m
  • 143 - Being a photographer is a proper job!

    143 - Being a photographer is a proper job!
    Sep 9 2025
    Rachel Thornhill is an award-winning professional portrait and branding photographer who combines technical excellence with heartfelt storytelling - creating images that feel fun, authentic and deeply personal.

    During our chat we discussed all photography matters, starting a business, getting qualified as well as doing a live photoshoot while we were live on radio! That was an experience!

    Rachel can be found at www.rachelthornhill.co.uk


    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    51 m
  • 142 - Our emotional intelligence affects us as a leader

    142 - Our emotional intelligence affects us as a leader
    Sep 2 2025
    Chad Brignac is a transformationist, author and speaker whose leadership brand is built on helping individuals, families and organisations lead from a place of healing, vulnerability and true identity - beyond titles, performance or position.

    During our chat with Chad we discussed his book - Blend Don't Break: Creating Your Family's Secret Sauce and how important it is for business leaders to have identity in their leadership.

    To find out more about Chad, you can find him at www.chadmbrignac.com

    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    47 m
  • 141 - Personal Development in a Professional Career

    141 - Personal Development in a Professional Career
    Jul 15 2025
    Jak Alder started his life in a professional career aged 18 and not much experience. AS his career progressed he knew he needed to improve his skills and commenced his pathinto personal development.
    During our chat Jak explains how he has been on this journey and how he has overcome the hard bits. We also discuss the importance of a positive mental attitude.
    Jak is an employee of Champ Consultants Limited, www.champconsultants.co.uk
    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    48 m
  • 140 - Why your vocal presentation skills are essential

    140 - Why your vocal presentation skills are essential
    Jul 8 2025
    With a career that spans corporate boardrooms, global classrooms and stand-up comedy stages, Matthew Hill brings a rare blend of wit, warmth and wisdom to the art of communication. Matthew helps executives and emerging leaders unlock confidence, clarity and achieve impact.
    Spending this time with Matthew was enlightening, we tested our own vocal presentation and techniques on improving it. We discussed the importance of networking and the benefits of being a communicator. Improving our communication skills enhances everyone and this was a great chat.
    You can find Matthew at www.presentation-skills.uk
    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    49 m
  • 139 - Overcome your fear of public speaking with tips and techniques

    139 - Overcome your fear of public speaking with tips and techniques
    Jul 2 2025
    Mobeen Tahir is a public speaking coach and keynote speaker. He is the director of Macroeconomics & Thematic Research at WisdomTree Europe. He is brilliant on the power of communication in high-stakes business environments - especially relevant in the age of AI and hybrid work.
    Mobeen shares lots of tips on public speaking, overcoming that initial fear and enabling you to be a better communicator. We discuss the importance of how you say something rather that what you actually say and engaging your audience.
    You can find Mobeen at www.mobeentahir.com
    Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker.
    They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.
    New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:
    Instagram: @your.businesshour
    Facebook: @your.businesshour
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    51 m