Move Your Business Forward Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rob Boll
SHARING BUSINESS INSIGHTS AND ENTREPRENEURS’ STORIES TO HELP YOU MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
WELCOME TO THE MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD PODCAST WITH ROB BOLL! Rob is a forward-thinking CIMA qualified Management Accountant. He has both founded and taken over existing businesses, as well as invested in a number of start-up companies. Rob’s passion is to help SMEs and entrepreneurs to move their business forward by providing flexible access to excellent strategic advice.
In this podcast Rob delves into the realm of legal agility with Helen Goldberg, Co-Founder and COO of Legal Edge. In this insightful conversation, they explore how SMEs can harness the power of flexible fractional legal services to propel their businesses forward.
From the advantages of adaptable legal solutions to the crucial role of proactive legal counsel in fostering growth, Rob and Helen shed light on navigating legal complexities without stifling entrepreneurial momentum.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing at such a fast pace and the AI ship has well and truly left the dock! Although there is so much more change and improvement to come and aspects of current AI development will ultimately be super seeded, the key thing is to jump on board the AI ship and make sure you, your team and your business don't get left behind.In this podcast Rob speaks to Evoke Management colleagues Jerry Boersma and David Mutton about practical tips to stay aware of the AI trends and see where you can implement AI in your business through some practical steps.
Join host Rob as he sits down with Jerry Boersma, an experienced Technology Entrepreneur from Evoke, dedicated to empowering SMEs with effective IT strategies. Together, they delve into Jerry's proven methods for leveraging technology to tackle business challenges head-on. From optimizing processes to boosting profitability, discover actionable insights to elevate your business's bottom line
Dive into the dynamic world of technology investment with our latest episode! Hosted by Rob, this insightful conversation features Jerry Boersma, a Portfolio-Experienced Technology Director from Evoke Management, and Paul Jarrett, the innovative CEO and Founder of Sonin, a thriving app development company. Join them as they explore the intricacies of investing in technology, breaking down the decision-making process, and highlighting the advantages of choosing bespoke solutions over off-the-shelf options. Discover the secrets of leveraging technology investments to either enhance efficiency and save costs or drive revenue growth, providing a roadmap for businesses looking to harness the power of tech for strategic and financial success.
Brace yourself for an insightful episode as Rob is joined by Neil Palmer, a corporate partner and co-head of the esteemed Employee Ownership Solutions team, along with Alan Taylor, Senior Business Development Manager at Fieldfisher. Together, they dissect the crucial considerations surrounding Succession and Exit through Employee Ownership, uncovering the intricate details that entrepreneurs, shareholders, and employees must grasp before committing to this transformative path.
In this discussion, Neil and Alan introduce the concept of the "Employee Ownership Iceberg" and the "Employee Ownership Sandwich," providing a metaphorical roadmap to navigate the complexities of succession and exit strategies. Delve into the nuances of understanding what this transition truly means for all stakeholders involved. Whether you're a founder, shareholder, or employee, this episode equips you with essential insights to embark on the journey towards employee ownership with confidence and clarity.
In this episode Rob is joined by David Sheppard, esteemed Wealth Manager at Morrison Wealth and Industry Expert at International Leaders UK. Together, they unravel the profound purpose behind wealth creation and delve into the often overlooked yet crucial realm of best-in-class financial planning. Join them as they shed light on the importance of this often underestimated process, offering valuable perspectives that bridge the gap between the urgent and the enduring in the journey towards financial prosperity.
Anyone heard that 80% of Marketing doesn't work?
In this episode Rob is joined by Jackie Key from Key Principles as they unravel the mysteries of Marketing ROI. Gain valuable insights into effective tracking methods, learn what to expect from your in-house marketing team or outsourced agency, and delve into the crucial communication dynamics between sales and marketing teams to ensure you have the right focus on ROI.
In this episode of the Move Your Business Forward Podcast we talk through actionable steps, including targeted market analysis, operational optimisation, and innovative marketing techniques to re-vitalise your business. Talking through their personal experiences, Keith and Sam walk through identifying and capitalising on hidden opportunities and fostering adaptability and innovation within your business.
Accountants at Kajaine and ILUK Industry Experts Kartik Shah and David Leiwy share their routes to becoming accountants and share how the most interesting part of their job is how they engage and build a relationship with their clients.
Picture a workplace where the pulse of creativity is fueled by a sense of ownership and responsibility. Here, employees are not mere spectators but active participants in shaping the destiny of the organisation.Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management and CEO at International Leaders UK, is joined by Robert Postlethwaite, to discuss the different avenues SMEs can take when embarking on this process.
In this episode, Rob is joined by Scott Dodsworth, from GK Strategy who spends his time advising companies on political risk as well as helping them understand the world of politics!On the back of the Party Political conferences and AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park and recent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak & Elon Musk Interview. https://youtu.be/AjdVlmBjRCA?si=BdjBhSM1OpKxiXSC. We discuss the important role businesses at all levels need to play in guiding the government on regulation and policy. Including what businesses can do to work with the government to make good progress with new technology and innovation.#business #politics #ukgovernment #labour #conservatives #business2023
What should SMEs be aware of with R&D tax credits as we look towards 2024!
Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management and CEO at International Leaders UK, is joined by David Fribbins, Director of Randee, as they discuss tax credit, HMRC, tax incentives and grants.
Make sure to follow our Podcast on YouTube, LinkedIn and your go-to Podcast platform to keep upto date with all the latest news relating to SMEs.
business #R&D #tax #SME #business2023
Is your business fit for an exit strategy? In this episode, we explore the world of SME exit and the pros and cons of going through the process. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management and CEO at International Leaders UK, is joined by Nick Maddalena & Phillip Biggs as they talk about their personal exit strategies and their best tips for preparing for exit.
"Business doesn't get easier, you just get better at doing it."
In this episode of the Move Your Business Forward Podcast, Advisory Board member at International Leaders UK, Daryl Clarke, joins Evoke Founder & CEO Rob Boll to discuss his experience scaling up and exiting a number of SME companies.
From sourcing an Angel Investor to fostering a culture and cultivating the right team members, listen in on Daryl's journey of his last 30+ years in business.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Philip Biggs & Angel Investor as well as Industry Expert at International Leaders UK, Colin Nunn, to talk about managing growth with your SME. From managing supply and demand, to exploring international trading, Philip & Colin discuss with Rob the best and worst examples they've seen with SMEs when managing their growth.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Philip Biggs & Angel Investor as well as Industry Expert at International Leaders UK, Colin Nunn, to share the biggest problems they see in SMEs when looking at cutting costs. From changing small things of managing direct debts each month to allowing room in your budget for cheaper technologies that you might not have discovered yet for your business.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Philip Biggs & Angel Investor as well as Industry Expert at International Leaders UK, Colin Nunn, to discuss the lack of financial transparency within your company and how to properly communicate it to your employees.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Philip Biggs & Angel Investor as well as Industry Expert at International Leaders UK, Colin Nunn, to discuss how SMEs can better handle their cash flow. Speaking from experience, Colin and Philip deep dive into the most common problems they see within SMEs, and how making a few simple changes can revolutionize your business back on the growth path.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Stephen Read & Nick Maddalena. In this episode, Rob asks the question of how to cultivate a good environment for your employees to work in for SMEs that might have limited resources. From identifying a toxic dynamic, changing the work conditions, and helping everyone prosper.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Phillip Biggs & Nick Maddalena. In this episode, Phillip and Nick share their personal tips and solutions for solving problems that can arise when running a business. Speaking from both a personal standpoint of their own companies, and advising other businesses, the discussion covers the importance of KPIs, people, and fast growth and how best to keep on top of them.
This episode is part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Samantha Hunter & Nick Maddalena. In this episode, they talk about how to start this innovative process for your business. Is your mindset right for a change? And does this reflect in your staff and your company's direction?
One of the worst moments was telling my wife, If I can't find £500k by tomorrow we will lose our house. From 2000 until 2013 Jonty owned and led Burts Snacks; a fast-growing manufacturing, consumer-focused business producing premium potato crisps. He and his team grew it from a micro business to a turnover of £15m when he successfully exited.
This episode is a part of our Big Squeeze series, where we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder of Evoke Management, and CEO of International Leaders UK, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nick Maddalena & Dee Lobatto. In this episode, they identify the key assets in your business from IT technology, the purpose of using the technology to help the aim of the company, and how to better help your employees embrace software that adds value to your company.
In this episode, Ian Filby, Advisory Board member at International Leaders UK, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about how to run your business through uncertainty. Speaking from his experience of CEO for DFS for 8 years, Ian and Rob talk about a number of subject from recruitment and retention of staff, keeping your shareholders happy and how to navigate your business as well as yourself in a company.
In the thirteenth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder, and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Sam Hunter. In this episode, they discuss SMEs still looking to grow in this economy and how to go about it.
In the twelfth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder, and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Sam Hunter & Dee Lobatto. In this episode, they talk about branding. more specifically how to improve your businesses position with branding.
In the Eleventh episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder, and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nige Wood & Dee Lobatto. In this episode, they talk about why it's so important to love your key clients, as well as different tips you can implement in your own business.
In the tenth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder, and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Dave Mutton & Phillip Biggs. In this episode, they discuss how SMEs can leverage different technologies to bring about change, specifically focusing on the people in your business, and how technology can make them more efficient and make their lives easier.
In the ninth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder, and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nick Maddalena & Dave Mutton. In this episode, they share advice on different systems and processes for running your business and how to get the most out of them.
In the eighth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder, and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Robert Green & Keith Donoghue. In this episode, they break down and explain the 7 drivers and how they apply to your cashflow.
In the seventh episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Regional Directors at Evoke Management, Ian Barrow & David Seaton. In this episode, they recap on the Big Squeeze topics talked about thus far, as well as discussing the uncertain conditions of trading and marketing within the UK in the coming months.
In the sixth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nige Wood & Stephen Eshelby. In this episode, they focus on pricing for your business, and how to maintain a desirable price for your client base.
In this episode, Senior Partner at Kreston Reeves, Andrew Griggs, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about the results of a survey taken from over 600 SMEs across the UK to gain a better perception on SMEs within the UK, including the challenges, opportunities and the need for UK businesses.
In the fifth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Robert Green & Marcus Jemmotte. In this episode, both Robert and Marcus share their experiences working as Commercial Finance Directors & CFOs. They share their top tips on how to look at a companies numbers and make good decisions about where the money is going.
In the fourth episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nick Maddalena and Stephen Eshelby. In this episode, they talk about their top tips for improving business productivity, pulling examples from past and current clients.
In the third episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nigel Wood and Mary O'Driscoll. In this episode, they talk about people within your business, covering topics on recruitment and retention of staff.
In the second episode of our 12-week Big Squeeze series, we address issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by Part-time Directors at Evoke Management, Nick Maddalena & Robert Green. In this episode, they talk about margins and how to prepare your business for the future from a financial point of view.
This episode is the first in a series of discussions taking place over the next 12 weeks, addressing current issues regarding inflation, supply chain & recruitment. Rob Boll, founder and CEO at International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, is joined by regional directors at Evoke Management, David Seaton & Ian Barrow, to kick off this new series.
In this episode, Managing Director of Hyped Marketing, Jamie Barlow, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about marketing for SME companies and Jamie's top tips for leaders who have grown to a stage where they have a budget, but not the know-how on how to spend it.
In this episode, Founder of Emerse Group Limited, Morne Smit, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about his experience in the sales team world of business. Morne has experience all over the world when it comes to sales and in this episode, he and Rob explore the different methods of sales, using the US as an example and comparing it to the UK's most used model. An interesting example of this is Morne talking about the success of Dataflix in the US, and how they managed to grow their company from $5 million with 15 salespeople, to $100 million with 12 salespeople using a very simple method.
In this episode, Managing Director at SCAD Software, Shaun Orpen, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about choosing your software development partner. Every business in today's world is a technology business, whether they like it or not. In this episode, Rob and Shaun discuss the difference between in-house and outsourced software companies for your business and how he navigates the relationships between his clients.
In this episode, co-founder of Cash Flow Story, Alan Miltz, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about the importance of cash flow within your business, and educating your team on cash flow. Quoting Alan's own words; " Never has cash been more important to business, wherever I go in the world, I'm seeing the same problems. Supply chain, inflation and the ability to attract and retain people". Alan and Rob discuss the problems facing CEOs today and how to be more clairvoyant with their employees.
In this episode, Industry Expert at International Leaders UK, Henry Gewanter, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about handling awkward conversations in the work place. During their 20 minutes, they cover topics like when a boss has to deal with handling an employee with a toxic trait and asking for a raise. They end the talk with Henry's top tips for businesses going through "Crisis mode", with inflation going up and losing customers and how to navigate those tricky periods.
In this episode, Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Stephen Read, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about Stephen's top 5 tips to help their businesses to move forward. Stephen has over 30 years experience working with SMEs and the business sector. This has been in the UK, the US and the Middle East, helping businesses in all different geographical locations with their companies.
In this episode, Founder of Peppered Moth Marketing, Jonathan Slobom, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about digital marketing and the common issues most companies experience. Starting with a statement from Rob that 80% of all marketing doesn't work, they talk about the different kinds of marketing that businesses can do to make the 20% margin and the important relationship between marketing and sales.
In this special feature episode, CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, joins Humanise the Numbers Podcast host, Paul Shrimpling, to talk about accountant practices within the business world.
In this episode, founder and director of Perfect Teams, Neil Tuson, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about team building and improving relationships between CEO/ managers of businesses and the employees. Neil uses metrics him and his team have created to identify different characters within a workplace and how to create synergy between them.
In this episode, Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Dave Mutton, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about Customer Centric approach within business and how to implement it. In the talk Dave talks about how to identify ways to improve Customer experience in different business models, as well as different examples that businesses could change very little, but delight a customer's overall experience in the transaction. Pulling examples from successful and well known business entrepreneurs like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, Dave gives us a true insight into the Customer Experience sector in business.
In this episode, Co-Founder at The Condor Collective, Paula Mitchell, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about how she helps companies create better work environments and happy employees. Paula has scaled and exited her own business and is as knowledgeable as they come when talking about all the cogs that keeps a business not just running, but successful as well.
In this episode, Part-time Director at Evoke Management, Nick Thompson, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to talk about Nick's past experience as Managing Director at Hull City Football Club during their promotion in the 2012-13 season. Nick talks about he ended up in the role, the challenges he faced from an economic stand point and process of how a football club is run.
In this episode, Industry Expert at International Leaders UK and Managing Director at Dr.Logic, Roman Marszalek, joins CEO and founder of International Leaders UK and Evoke Management, Rob Boll, to discuss the different challenges SMEs have when trying to integrate technology into their infrastructure and the possibilities of how technology will affect the business Industry in the future with the development of AI.
In this episode, Commercial Director at Evoke, David Seaton, joins Evoke Founder & CEO Rob Boll to discuss his experience preparing his business for sale, providing useful advice on due diligence and exit strategy.
In the second episode of the MYBF Podcast, Industry Expert at International Leaders UK and Part-Time Marketing Director at The Marketing Centre, Chris Burton, joins Evoke Founder & CEO Rob Boll to discuss why SMEs should focus their marketing strategies around their customers, as well as some tips and facts to help grow your business through marketing.
In our first episode, Part-time Director at Evoke, Nigel Wood, joins Evoke Founder & CEO Rob Boll to discuss the strategic parallels between high-performance sports and business.