Business Experts

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, April 9

9th April 2021

Easter is over and the easing of lockdown is almost with us - plenty for our Friday panel of business experts to discuss.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: David Owen, GFirst LEP

9th April 2021

GFirst LEP chief executive David Owen is this week's guest in the Punchline Talks hot seat.

Tackling the known unknowns of cyber threats - Jason Kalwa, Salus Cyber

8th April 2021

Whatever the size of your company, it is almost certainly placing an increased importance on its cyber system. Salus Cyber can help you ensure your business is aware of the risks and how to block them.

Families paying the price of lockdown - Chris Price, Tayntons Solicitors

30th March 2021

The vaccine drive, reducing numbers of infections and the easing of restrictions mean that for many, the Easter break will bring much to celebrate - but the social and economic effects of Covid-19 have been far reaching and inevitably it has taken a toll upon the family unit.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, March 26

26th March 2021

Some of the biggest stories of the week were on the agenda for the latest Friday Business Briefing panel - as well as fried chicken and Magnum PI box sets.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Steve Gardner-Collins, Visit Gloucestershire

26th March 2021

The coming weeks and months are crucial for tourism and hospitality businesses - so it is the perfect time for Steve Gardner-Collins, chairman of Visit Gloucestershire, to take his place in the Punchline Talks hot seat.

Tax Day: Analysis of consultations and proposals - Randall & Payne

24th March 2021

Three of Randall & Payne's experienced tax advisors have scrutinised the proposals below, to help breakdown what this means for you and your business.

Take steps to avoid hidden discrimination - Margaret Adewale, The HR Dept Gloucester

23rd March 2021

There has been much talk in the press about discrimination in the workplace concerning sex, age, disability and race - but there is another, less discussed area of discrimination employers should be wary about.

Changing challenges for regulatory and employment law - Nigel Tillott of Davies and Partners

22nd March 2021

Whilst there is a long backlog in the Tribunal system we are starting to learn the outcomes of the first Covid related claims.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Laurie Bell, Cheltenham Trust

19th March 2021

How The Cheltenham Trust has faced a string of challenges during the pandemic is among the topics covered by chief executive Laurie Bell in the Punchline Talks hot seat.

VIDEO Punchline Talks - Friday Briefing, March 19

19th March 2021

The weekend is almost here which means it is time for the Punchline-Gloucester.com Friday Business Briefing panel to discuss the week's major business news.

What does the Budget mean for tax on your income? Emma Boutcher of Hazlewoods

16th March 2021

The Government announced that the 2021/22 personal income tax thresholds will stay in place until April 2026 and corporation tax would rise, but what does this mean for you and your business?

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Councillor Richard Cook

12th March 2021

Councillor Richard Cook has faced a string of challenges since taking over as leader of Gloucester City Council - and he took on another when he took his place in the Punchline Talks hot seat.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, March 12

12th March 2021

The weekend is almost here which means it is time for the Punchline-Gloucester.com Friday Business Briefing panel to discuss the week's major business news.

Building the first line of cyber defence - Jason Kalwa, Salus Cyber

11th March 2021

Whatever the size of your company, whatever system you use, you need to ensure your business is aware of its cyber security risks and how to block them.

Dealing with a family business in a divorce - Chris Price of Tayntons Solicitors

9th March 2021

If you or your spouse has an interest in a business, there will always be arguments as to whether or not this should be taken into account during a divorce and treated as a matrimonial asset.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk

5th March 2021

Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk is the first person in the Punchline Talks hot seat at the start of a new series of B!G Interviews.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, March 5

5th March 2021

The Budget may have stolen many of the headlines this week, but there has been plenty more for the Punchline-Gloucester.com Friday Business Briefing panel to address.

Hazlewoods Budget predictions 2021 - Nick Haines of Hazlewoods

26th February 2021

Rishi Sunak is set to deliver his Budget speech on March 3, 2021.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, Feb 26

26th February 2021

It has been a big week on the road out of coronavirus restrictions and with the Budget looming next week - plenty for the Punchline-Gloucester.com's Friday Business Briefing panel to address.

What became of the friendly neighbourhood bank manager? Richard Neale of OPS-BOX

25th February 2021

Remember the days of the friendly, local bank manager - the pillar of the business community who would greet his business clients and take them out for a glass of Merlot at Christmas?

Prepare for the cost of redundancies - Margaret Adewale, the HR Dept Gloucester

23rd February 2021

Smaller businesses looking to reduce their workforces should urgently prepare for the costs of redundancies, writes Margaret Adewale.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, Feb 19

19th February 2021

The weekend is almost here so it is time to look back on another busy week of business news with the Punchline-Gloucester.com's Friday Business Briefing panel.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing, Feb 12

12th February 2021

It may have been cold outside, but the news has shown no sign of cooling down this week, providing plenty of stories for Punchline-Gloucester.com's Friday Business Briefing panel to discuss.

The short-let industry and licensing - Oliver Williams of Stay Lets

11th February 2021

The world of short-term lettings and holiday lettings, made popular by the likes of Airbnb, may have a significant change coming in the not-too-distant future.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing Feb 5

5th February 2021

Another week in lockdown is almost over and it has again thrown up many stories for Punchline-Gloucester.com's Friday Business Briefing panel to discuss.

A new year, a new business plan - Ryan Hancock and Adam Shearing of Hazlewoods

3rd February 2021

Whether you are just starting to build your own business or are looking to gain access to funding to develop your existing business, a vital first step is the formulation of a comprehensive business plan.

Accommodation in the sharing economy - Oliver Williams of Stay Lets

2nd February 2021

The boom of the sharing economy over the past five years is something we have all felt and perhaps benefited from.

Filling the gap in the high street - David Jones, Evans Jones

29th January 2021

What can be done to replace the loss of Debenhams and other major high street retailers to centres like Gloucester?

It's Data Privacy Day: A quick guide to data protection for your post-Brexit business - Willans LLP

28th January 2021

Today (January 28), is Data Privacy Day, an annual international effort to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing Jan 22

22nd January 2021

Another week of big news at home and abroad provided plenty for Punchline-Gloucester.com's Friday Business Briefing panel to discuss.

Reflecting on 2020: Here's to 2021 - Felicity Sang of Hazlewoods

21st January 2021

2020 was a challenge for everyone, but the roll out of the vaccine in recent weeks has brought some welcome light at the start of a new year.

Advice and support for firms struggling with post-Brexit trade - Catherine Stephens of Business West

20th January 2021

With the UK now outside of the European Union, there are new rules and regulations businesses must adhere to when trading with the EU.

Five ways to start a successful business - Hayley Parker of OPS-BOX

15th January 2021

Right in the midst of a global pandemic - some might say not the best time to start a business - but for many agile entrepreneurs this could be the perfect time.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing Jan 15

15th January 2021

Punchline-Gloucester.com’s Friday Business Briefing is back, this week we launch our second episode of the second series.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Professor Kamal Bechkoum

15th January 2021

We have returned the Punchline Talks hot seat for the B!G interview and this week’s guest is Professor Kamal Bechkoum, head of the school of computing and engineering at the University of Gloucestershire.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing Jan 8

8th January 2021

It has been a turbulent start to the new year so it is good to know some things can be relied on - such as the Punchline Friday Business Briefing with Punchline editor Mark Owen joined by a panel of Gloucestershire's leading business figures.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Festive Friday Briefing

18th December 2020

It is the Friday before Christmas so the festive hats are out for the final Punchline-Gloucester.com Business Briefing of the year.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Richard Graham MP

18th December 2020

Gloucester MP Richard Graham is the last person in 2020 to take their place in the Punchline Talks hot seat for the B!G interview.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Friday Briefing #8

11th December 2020

The weekend is almost with us and there is one business essential remaining to round off the week - the latest Punchline-Gloucester.com Business Briefing.

VIDEO Punchline Talks: Stephen Shortt, Hawkins & Brimble

11th December 2020

Punchline Talks took a bit of extra care about its appearance this morning as it welcomed the latest guest into the hot seat for the B!G interview.