Business Experts

Is buying a property a good investment? Enzo Mora of The Mortgage Brain

19th October 2021

That's the million-dollar question - says Enzo Mora, CEO and founder of Gloucester-based The Mortgage Brain.

Demystifying growth strategies - James Whittaker of Hazlewoods

15th October 2021

The significant impact the pandemic has had on the economy over the last 18 months has created both challenges and opportunities for businesses.

Punchline Talks! With David Jackson, Emily MacKenzie, Will Abbott and Neill Ricketts

15th October 2021

Series 4, episode 6.

Punchline Talks! The BiG Interview with Rob Lister, MD of Lister Unified Communications

15th October 2021

Rob Lister has run Lister Unified Communications Ltd for over twenty years with his brother Tom Lister.

Sale of company shares to another shareholder - Jaron Crooknorth of Tayntons Solicitors

12th October 2021

When a shareholder wants to sell their shares or leave a small company it can upset the equilibrium of the business.

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Nicholas Gratton of Randall & Payne

11th October 2021

We have all heard, and probably said, such things as: you can't teach an old dog new tricks; stuck in the mud; set in their ways.

Punchline Talks! The BiG Interview with Moreton Cullimore, MD of the Cullimore Group

8th October 2021

The Cullimore Group, based in Frampton-on-Seven, is a family-owned business.

Punchline Talks! With Imam Hassam, Nigel Tillott and Lee Summers

8th October 2021

Series 4, episode 5.

How to prepare your business for sale in a world of COVID - Jaron Crooknorth of Tayntons Solicitors

5th October 2021

There are plenty of reasons you may be thinking of selling your business: retirement, poor health, you need a change, you want to cash in on years of hard work.

In self-assessment? Plan ahead to avoid nasty tax surprises - Rob Stokes of Optimum

4th October 2021

October 31 was once a date firmly in the diaries for those filing a paper self-assessment tax return, writes Rob Stokes.

Punchline Talks! With Chris Nelson, Neill Ricketts and Nicola Bird

1st October 2021

Series 4, episode 4.

Punchline Talks! The BiG interview with Cordell Ray, CEO of CCP

1st October 2021

Cordell Ray MBE, is the charismatic leader of the charity Caring for Communities and People (CCP).

Changes to employers’ obligations and employment law updates - Matthew Clayton of Willans LLP

28th September 2021

Several key changes have recently been announced in the world of employment law with more changes on the horizon for employers and HR teams to be aware of, explains Matthew Clayton.

Every little helps when it comes to your dream home – Enzo Mora of The Mortgage Brain

27th September 2021

What would your dream home look like and where would it be? Property portal Rightmove asked the nation, and the results are surprising.

Punchline Talks! The BiG interview with Tim Gwilliam, leader of Forest of Dean District Council

24th September 2021

Watch Punchline's latest The B!G Interview with Tim Gwilliam, leader of Forest of Dean District Council - a position he has held for five years.

Punchline Talks! With Julie Kent, Roger White, Jon McGinty and Arron Mitchell

24th September 2021

Series 4, episode 3

How to determine and obtain the right type of finance to support growth - Martyn Freeman of Azets

22nd September 2021

In today's financial landscape, finding the best funder for your business is more complex than ever.

Selling a business on retirement - Diana Eames of Davies & Partners

20th September 2021

Diana Eames, associate solicitor at Davies & Partners in Gloucester, talks about the key factors involved in selling a business on retirement.

Punchline Talks! With Simon Ford, Vikki Walters, Dorian Wragg and Keith Graham

17th September 2021

Series 4, episode 2

Punchline Talks! The BiG interview with Phil McCormick, MD and owner of Nicks Timber Ltd

17th September 2021

Watch Punchline's latest The B!G Interview with Phil McCormick MD and owner of Nicks Timber Ltd - the oldest continually owned family business in the county, established in 1856.

Pensions in divorce; the possible pitfalls - Sharon Giles of Willans LLP solicitors

16th September 2021

Pensions are all too often overlooked in a divorce, yet they are often one of the most valuable resources that a married couple have.

Understanding your accounts - Nikki Cairns of Randall & Payne

15th September 2021

The intricacies of accounts and tax cannot be summed up in one article, but there are some simple points that when clarified could help you to understand what you are signing.

Probate pitfalls to avoid in estate administration - Laura Roberts of Tayntons Solicitors

14th September 2021

After someone dies, their affairs need to be wound up and their estate distributed to the beneficiaries entitled to inherit. This can often be time-consuming and complex.

Three top tips for a healthy relationship with your pension - Brian Morman of Brunsdon Financial

13th September 2021

Here Brian Morman from Brunsdon Financial talks about the importance of good pension health and the part it can play in our wellbeing.

Punchline Talks! Business Briefers with Neill Ricketts, Ian Mean, Sam Holliday and Paul Wanford

10th September 2021

Series 4, episode 1.

Managing the return to work with changes to an employee's role - Margaret Adewale of The HR Dept

10th September 2021

When a business is forced to change, it's possible that roles and responsibilities will also need to change - explains Margaret Adewale, director of The HR Dept Gloucester.

The drive for self-build housing - Chris Moore of McLoughlin Planning

9th September 2021

Chris Moore, senior planner at Cheltenham-based McLoughlin Planning, believes self-build housing is the way forward and it's time to roll up our sleeves.

Punchline Talks! The BiG interview with Esther Croft, development director of Reef Group

20th August 2021

Esther Croft is the development director of Reef Group, working alongside Gloucester City Council, to breathe new life into the city.

Punchline Talks! With Chun Kong, Alasdair Garbutt and Margaret Adewale

20th August 2021

This episode marks the end of series 3.

Cash - the greatest source of funding of them all - Claire Clift, partner at Azets

16th August 2021

A growing and expanding business needs fresh injections of funding.

Punchline Talks! The B!G Interview with Ruth Dooley, Hazlewoods and GFirst LEP

13th August 2021

GFirst LEP recently announced the appointment of Ruth Dooley as its new chair.

Punchline Talks! Business Briefers with Chris Creed, Chris Nelson and Claire Thayers

13th August 2021

Series 3, episode 19.

Divorce is up, marriages are down. Stark realities of pandemic fallout - Madison Noel of Tayntons

12th August 2021

The global health crisis and lockdown measures have put increased pressure on families and relationships.

Three key areas businesses should consider with the end of CJRS - Ryan Moore of Randall and Payne

11th August 2021

Now that many of the social restrictions on our lives have been lifted by the UK Government, it follows too that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is set to end on September 30.

EPC ratings for commercial buildings: A guide for landlords - Ian Eggleton of Evans Jones

9th August 2021

Ian Eggleton, director of Building Consultancy at Evans Jones Planning and Property Consultancy takes a look at changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations and their impact on landlords.

Lessons learned in lockdown for a million-pound business - Nick Eden of CloudTamers

9th August 2021

What do tree surgery and cloud computing have in common? The answer, of course, is pretty much nothing.

Punchline Talks! With Simon Ford, David Jackson, Neill Ricketts and Wendy Walker

6th August 2021

Series 3, episode 18.

Punchline Talks! The B!G Interview with Cllr Rowena Hay, leader of Cheltenham Borough Council

5th August 2021

Rowena Hay became leader of Cheltenham Borough Council a year ago during the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

Punchline Talks! The B!G interview with Mark Stewart, CEO of Stewart Golf

30th July 2021

Whist many businesses have been struggling during the pandemic, Stewart Golf have taken the USA by storm.

VIDEO Punchline Talks - Friday Briefing, July 30

30th July 2021

Series 3, episode 17 pf Punchline Talks!

Punchline Talks! With Russell Watson, English tenor singer and classical musician

23rd July 2021

Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK's best-selling classical crossover artist of all time.