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Fundraising
Jul 29, 2022
Maximizing Tax Benefits for Fast-Growing and Owner-Managed Businesses
This video presents an expert discussion on optimizing tax strategies for fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, focusing on R&D tax credits, patent box regimes, capital allowances, transfer pricing, and managing tax losses. Key insights are provided on navigating these incentives to improve cash flow, support growth, and prepare for business exit events. Practical advice is shared on maximizing claims, compliance best practices, and recent regulatory changes affecting business tax planning.
Anastasia
Tax Partner at Smith & Williamson
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Marketing
Jul 29, 2022
Stop Losing B2B Sales with Boring Emails
This video presents innovative strategies to improve B2B sales outreach by using engaging and humor-infused email and LinkedIn messages. It explores how unconventional and authentic communication styles can capture the attention of senior decision makers and increase positive responses. The presentation also covers practical templates, humor techniques including comic triples, and the importance of adding a personal touch to cold pitches to make them memorable and effective.
John Buck
CEO of The Charm Offensive
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52
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Leadership
Jul 28, 2022
Strategies for Employee Retention and Engagement
This video presents a comprehensive session on employee retention, exploring key factors contributing to workforce stability beyond compensation. It includes discussions on mission alignment, career pathing, personalized employee development, managerial coaching, and inclusive leadership practices, aimed at building high-performing teams and sustainable company culture. Real-life challenges and practical solutions for diverse business sizes and sectors are addressed with interactive audience participation.
Rick
Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant
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Wellbeing
Jul 28, 2022
Lessons from Running 150 Miles in a Day: Insights on Human Performance
Explore the mental and physical challenges of running 150 miles in one day around a single race track, and discover strategies for ultimate human performance. The discussion covers stamina, visualization, mindset, time management, and the power of community inspired by endurance running, with practical takeaways for both athletic and professional life.
Mike
Ultra Runner and Author
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Leadership
Jul 27, 2022
Improving Project Profitability in Project-Based Professional Services
This interactive session explores strategies to solve project profitability problems in project-based businesses, focusing on commercial models, sales qualification, solution design, transition to implementation, time sheet reporting, and risk management. The discussion covers achieving consistent gross profit margins, effective client communication, handling discounting and variation control, and fostering a culture of accurate time reporting to enhance project profitability.
Matthew
Experienced Consultant and Ex-Partner in Professional Services
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Leadership
Jul 26, 2022
Building Effective Financial Infrastructure for Growing Businesses
This video session explores the development and optimization of financial infrastructure within growing businesses. It covers key stages of business growth, from startup to process-based organization, highlighting inflection points, financial planning, KPI management, resource allocation, and efficient operations. The discussion includes practical tools for benchmarking financial health and strategies to improve productivity, profitability, and valuation for successful exits or investments.
Ben
Finance Expert and Consultant
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Fundraising
Jul 26, 2022
Exploring Employee Ownership Trusts: Structure, Benefits, and Governance
An in-depth overview of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), covering qualifying conditions, funding structures, tax relief benefits, governance models, and practical considerations for businesses transitioning to EOTs. This session explains the advantages, challenges, and legal requirements of selling to EOTs, including employee engagement, continuity of management, valuation processes, and safeguarding seller interests within the trust framework.
Mark Carr
Tax Advisor and Specialist on Employee Ownership
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Leadership
Jul 26, 2022
Insights on International Expansion and Private Equity Exits
This video explores strategic considerations for international market expansion, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities in the US and European markets. It also covers the nuances of private equity exits, including planning, financial rigor, legal complexities, and leadership transition in growing businesses. Key learnings on team building, recruitment, and maintaining profitability while scaling are discussed to guide entrepreneurs and business leaders through growth and exit stages.
Cécile Poignant
Founder & CEO
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Leadership
Jul 26, 2022
Journey of Building and Scaling an Online Photo Printing Business
This video presents a detailed recount of the experience of founding and growing an online photo printing company from inception to sale. It covers challenges faced during early technology development, market expansion strategies, funding and investor relations, acquisition and merger decisions, operational scaling, and leadership transitions. Key lessons in entrepreneurship, fundraising, and strategic growth in the tech and e-commerce space are explored.
Christopher Matthews
Founder and Former CEO of Photobox
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Leadership
Jul 26, 2022
Mastering EOS: Strengthen Your Business with Six Key Components
This comprehensive workshop details the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework, covering six key components essential for business success: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. Learn how to clarify your company's vision, align your leadership team, prioritize quarterly goals ('rocks'), use scorecards for data-driven decisions, solve issues effectively through the IDS method, and establish disciplined meeting rhythms. Practical tools to structure your organization, enhance accountability, and drive sustainable growth are also discussed, providing actionable insights for leadership teams to implement EOS effectively.
Said Yesair
EOS Implementer and Business Coach
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52
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Marketing
Jul 26, 2022
Building a Premium E-Commerce Gifting Brand and Retail Experience
This video presents an in-depth discussion on launching and scaling a specialized e-commerce brand focused on personalized biscuit gifting. Key themes include brand building, marketing strategies, the importance of packaging and delivery, entering new retail channels, navigating logistics challenges, and evolving through social media and product innovation. The conversation also covers corporate gifting, retail store strategy as a marketing tool, managing brand partnerships, funding growth through crowdfunding and investments, and subscription model considerations.
Harriet Hastings
Marketing Director
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55
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Fundraising
Jul 25, 2022
Comprehensive Guide to Management Buyouts (MBOs): Strategies, Financing & Real-World Insights
This video provides an in-depth discussion on management buyouts, covering key topics such as the main types of MBOs, critical components for success including the management team, vision, and financing options. It explores strategic considerations around valuation, financing structures involving private equity, bank debt, and vendor finance, and how to prepare effective business plans and financial models. Real-world experiences and practical advice on navigating MBOs, including managing challenges during the transaction process, are also shared.
Matthew (Matt) and Chris
Financial and MBO Advisors
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