Business Experts

Importance of having a shareholders’ agreement - Iain Mason of Optimum Professional Services

There's a fair amount of publicity about the fact that some 60 per cent of adults don't have a will.

E:63 Punchline Talks! With Nigel Tillott, Joe Roberts, Chris Richards and Glenn Collingbourne

Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

What will happen to your estate if you die without a will - Laura Lyes of Tayntons

When someone dies without leaving a will, it can make things difficult for those left behind.

E:62 Punchline Talks! With John Workman, Cllr Richard Cook and Martin Hughes

Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Punchline Talks! The B!G interview with Charlie Sharples

Charlie Sharples joined the Cherry and Whites rugby academy aged 14.

What changes can employers expect in employment law during 2022? Hayley Ainsworth of Willans LLP

After ongoing disruption and delays caused by the pandemic, 2022 looks set to be a significant year for changes to employment law.

Why cashflow and resource planning are essential for growth - Rob Stokes of Optimum

All businesses need to know where they are going and, vitally, how to get there.

E:61 Punchline Talks! With Ian Mean, Will Abbott, Lindsey Holland and Viv Hargreaves

Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Punchline Talks! The B!G Interview with Brusk Korkmaz, Hercules Site Services

Brusk Korkmaz started the business after spotting a gap in the construction labour market.

Become a power buyer in 2022 - Enzo Mora of The Mortgage Brain

Enzo Mora, CEO and founder of The Mortgage Brain, gives his tips on how to be in pole position when buying a home in 2022.

Funding an management buyout - Katherine Broadhurst of Azets

Management buyouts (MBOs) are a popular option as a succession route. Katherine Broadhurst, partner at Azets looks at some of the MBO funding options available.

Punchline Talks! The B!G interview with Mark Cummings BBC Radio Gloucestershire breakfast show host

For the past seventeen years, Mark Cummings has been the voice of the county as the presenter of BBC Radio Gloucestershire breakfast show.

E:60 Punchline Talks! With Neill Ricketts, Steve Gardner Collins, Emily Mackenzie and Ian Sloan

Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Top ten tax tips for year end planning - Nick Haines of Hazlewoods

As another tax year draws to a close, now is a good time to take stock and consider whether all allowances and reliefs have been maximised as far as possible.

E:59 Punchline Talks! With Stuart Emmerson, Margaret Adewale, Richard Markey and Julia Gooch

Editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Punchline Talks! The Big Interview with Richard Muller, chairman of Prima Dental

The Big Interviews are back, and Punchline editor Mark Owen kicks off the new series with Richard Muller, chairman of Prima Dental.

E58 Punchline Talks! With Simon Ford, David Owen, Ian Mean and Sam Holliday

Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

E57 Punchline Talks! With Mike Mellor, Cat Hage, Darren Stevens and Roger White

Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures from a range of backgrounds.

Prudent planning for tax - Cathrin Richards of Azets

As the end of the tax year fast approaches, Cathrin Richards, partner at Azets, provides some top tips when considering your personal tax affairs.

E:56 Punchline Talks! With Geoff Burch, Julie Kent MBE, George Tathem-Losh and Tim Watkins

Each Friday, Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Five reasons why your business could be a cyber attack victim - Neville Mills of Brunsdon Insurance

As evidenced by today's Punchline story, Gloucester City Council computer hack could take months to fix, cyber attacks can occur at any point in time and have a detrimental affect on an organisation.

Don't put off key financial decisions that could save you money - Enzo Mora of The Mortgage Brain

Thousands of homeowners will see their existing mortgage deals coming to an end this year.

How to 'earn' more than £40k tax free - Rob Stokes of Optimum

Did you know, there is a way you can 'earn' more than £40,000 tax free?

Episode 55 of Punchline Talks! With Paul Soden, Dr Polly Pick, Tim Atkins and Dave Oldfield

Each Friday, Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Can employers reduce sick pay for unvaccinated staff? Margaret Adewale of HR Dept Gloucester

It has been recently highlighted in the press that Ocado and Next have cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who should self-isolate due to Covid.

Top five tax planning tips - Kate Thorburn of Randall & Payne

Now is the perfect time to review your tax position and ensure that you are maximising all available tax reliefs for the current tax year, ending 5th April 2022.

New code of practice to protect commercial tenants from eviction - Alex Lyttle of Tayntons

The government has announced a new commercial rents code of practice.

Episode 54 of Punchline Talks! With Bruce Gregory, Daniel O'Neill, Russell Warner and Sam Holliday

Each Friday, Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

How to use technology to grow your business - Claire Clift of Azets

Technology is faster, cheaper and easier to implement than ever before and ambitious businesses should be constantly looking at how it can help them power ahead.

Let’s make 2022 a financially savvy year. Enzo Mora of The Mortgage Brain looks at the options

It’s that time of year when we start to think about New Year Resolutions and maybe what big life decisions we are going to make in 2022.

Series 4 #15 XMAS SPECIAL Punchline TALKS! With Laurie Bell, Neill Ricketts, Ian Mean & Sam Holliday

Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

R&D Tax Relief - big changes afoot! James Geary of Randall and Payne

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief has been hugely valuable for innovative companies throughout the pandemic.

Series 4 #14 Punchline Talks! With Phil Vickery, Liam Evans, Hayley Parker and Neill Ricketts

Each Friday, Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

How restrictive covenants can help to protect your business - Jenny Hawrot of Willans LLP

Restrictions in employment contracts serve an important purpose.

Five reasons you should use a solicitor for shareholder agreements - Jaron Crooknorth of Tayntons

A shareholders' agreement sets out the rights and obligations of shareholders and is a binding legal contract between the shareholders and the company.

Series 4 #13 Punchline Talks! With Jon McGinty, David Jones, Matthew Burgess and Sam Holliday

Each Friday, Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Ten tips to help businesses deal with inflation - Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services

It's been well-reported that inflation is rising, and people are beginning to see price increases hitting their pockets.

Employment and regulatory law update - Nigel Tillott of Davies and Partners

There hasn't been a great deal of excitement on the new legislation and case front - writes Nigel Tillott, head of Employment and Regulatory Law at Davies and Partners.

Punchline Talks! With Neill Ricketts, David Morton, Talitha Nelson and Kurt Wyman

Each Friday, Punchline-Gloucester.com editor Mark Owen is joined by four leading Gloucestershire business figures.

Flexible working: key considerations for employers - Cathrin Richards of Azets

Many employers are currently facing challenges with recruitment and one way that is being used to entice staff is a push towards more flexible working practices for employees.

What does the future hold for cheap borrowing? Enzo Mora of The Mortgage Brain

It's been an incredibly busy year in the world of buying and selling homes, largely driven by the lifting of lockdown, the Stamp Duty holiday and cheap mortgages.