Episodios

  • 151 – Building a property business from scratch

    151 – Building a property business from scratch
    Nov 4 2025
    Dan Norcross is the founder and CEO of Regal Relocations, a UK-based serviced accommodation provider specialising in housing long-term contractors, business professionals, tourists and relocation clients.During our chat Dan explains how he works with landlords, investors and how he has recently secured the West Cheshire franchise for Spark Networking. Dan provides financial advice during the show and we must advise listeners to always seek their own professional advice before making any investments and to undertake their own due diligence. The hosts and creators of this podcast are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.
    You can find Dan at www.regalrelocations.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
    Más Menos
    53 m
  • 150 – Analogies in starting a business

    150 – Analogies in starting a business
    Oct 28 2025
    Nancy Steidl has spent over 25 years helping business owners and entrepreneurs build strong foundations, grow their companies and navigate the complex worlds of business, law and emerging technologies. She is the author of 'The Art of Analogies in Business: How to start a Business in Layman's Terms'. During our chat we discuss aspects of the book as well as how Nancy helps her clients as an international business structurist.
    You can find Nancy at www.thebusinessmission.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
    Más Menos
    54 m
  • 148 - Benefits of a private GP

    148 - Benefits of a private GP
    Oct 14 2025
    Dr Bayju Thakar is a former medical doctor, McKinsey consultant and entrepreneur. He is the founder and former CEO of Doctor Care Anywhere/Doctor at Hand. He is now investing in and building local businesses creating jobs and services for the local community including Well Life Clinic in Surrey.

    During our chat we discussed how Well Life Clinic is now working with the NHS to help reduce their waiting list especially with ADHD diagnosis. Having a private GP enables patients to get seen in theri time and enables them to get back to work.

    You can find out more about the clinic at www.welllife-clinic.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
    Más Menos
    49 m
  • 147 - Executive Coaching Focusing on the 'People' side of organisations

    147 - Executive Coaching Focusing on the 'People' side of organisations
    Oct 7 2025
    Ian Mercer runs Merceric Executive Coaching and brings executive coaching to organisations large and small, charities, public and private. For Ian, executive coaching is personalised management and leadership development that focuses on the people side of an organisation. Ian helps people to help themselves rather than telling them how to run their business.

    During our chat we discussed how golf clubs are used to show the six leadership styles - which club are you? We discussed emotional intelligence and transactional analysis - as well as other leadership and coaching techniques.

    You can find Ian on linked in - www.linkedin.com/in/merceric

    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
    Más Menos
    53 m
  • 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
    Más Menos
    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
    Más Menos
    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
    Más Menos
    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
    Más Menos
    51 m