Q&A Monday: Recent Episodes
Troy Accounting
ASK US ANYTHING... This is Q&A Monday, a series where Helen & Boo of Troy Accounting field any and all questions sent their way, it doesn't necessarily have to be accountancy or business related, the gloves are off. Season 3 brings a new development, Helen and Boo will now be joined by industry specialists guests to discuss topics, sectors and interests. Keep an eye on the Troy Accounting socials to join the conversation and get involved with the upcoming theme.
Welcome to Q&A Monday!
In this episode Helen and Boo are joined by Chrissy Forder of Southern Solutions to discuss outsourcing IT services and what it can do to protect and benefit your business.
Q1: What separates you or makes you different from other IT companies?
Q2: When would you recommend a company looks for outsourced IT support?
Q3: What do you consider to be the most important product to protect business networks?
Q4: How easy do you think it is for businesses to adapt to new systems?
Q5: How are businesses using IT differently since the events of the past 18 months?
Q6: What is your favourite element about working with your customers?
Thank you for watching, as always if you have any further questions please feel free to get in touch.
We look forward to seeing you next time on Q&A Monday.
In this episode of Q&A Monday Boo and Helen are joined by Aaron Whiffin of Webbed Feet, a web design agency with over 20 years experience building bespoke websites.
Q1: So who are Webbed Feet and what do you do?
Q2: What are the main things to think about when creating a website?
Q3: How important is SEO for a website and what does that really mean?
Q4: How often should you update a website?
Q5: If you were a start-up business what would you recommend - should someone come and talk to you from the beginning or can they start with a DIY, Wix, Squarespace type site?
Q6: They can be really annoying, as a user, but how effective are pop ups from a marketing perspective?
Q7: When a business works with you what would their customer journey look like?
Q8: Where do you see websites of the future?
Thank you for tuning in, if you have any further questions for ourselves or Aaron please comment or use the links below.
We look forward to seeing you next time on Q&A Monday.
Troy Accounting:
boo@troyaccounting.co.uk
Helen@troyaccounting.co.uk
www.troyaccounting.co.uk
Webbed Feet:
hello@webbedfeet.uk
www.webbedfeet.uk
Hello and welcome to Q&A Monday,
In this episode Boo and Helen put your questions to Daniel J. Moore of Iron Dragon Design.
Q1: Can you tell us about the choices involved in creating the 'Iron 'Dragon' Brand?
Q2: Is brand misunderstood?
Q3: How do you think a startup should go about their branding journey?
Q4: What do you think are the most important branding elements for any business?
Q5: What can you offer to help you client's brand journey?
Q6: How often should you revisit your brand?
Q7: What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of rebranding?
Q8: What are the greatest and worse parts of being a graphic designer?
Q9: Who’s his favourite designer?
Q10: What’s the best and worst branding he’s ever seen?
Thank you for listening, if you have any further questions for ourselves or Dan please comment or use the links below.
We look forward to seeing you next time on Q&A Monday.
Troy Accounting:
boo@troyaccounting.co.uk
helen@troyaccounting.co.uk
www.troyaccounting.co.uk
Iron Dragon Design:
info@www.irondragondesign.com
www.irondragondesign.com
Hello and welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of Q&A Monday!
In this episode Helen and Boo are joined by Eliot Jones of Christopher Jones Wealth Management covering all your questions on money and financial planning.
Q1: Who is Christopher Jones Wealth Management and what do you do?
Q2: How did you end up doing what you do?
Q3: How is it working with your family?
Q4: What is an Independent Financial Advisor and what do you enjoy about it?
Q5: Wealth Management always seem intense like I need to be a lottery winner or bank with Coutts, but are you accessible to everyone?
Q6: How does your service differ from that of a bank or building society?
Q7: What is the best way to put away for my children?
Q8: I've been self-employed my whole working life, so have no pension. Is it too late to start one? and what are my options?
Q9: Is there a minimum amount to set up a pension?
Q10: How would you recommend saving towards my first house?
Q11: What is the most important piece of advice you have been given as a business owner?
Q12: How has the pandemic effected your work and your clients?
Q13: How do you see the future of financial planning for the next generation?
Thank you for tuning in, if you have any further questions for ourselves or Eliot Jones please comment or use the links below.
We look forward to seeing you next time on Q&A Monday.
In this episode of Q&A Helen and Boo are joined by special guest, Jim Culverwell a commercial property advisor to field any and all questions.
Q1: How can a commercial property advisor help me and why should I use one?
Q2: Is it better to rent or buy a commercial property?
Q3: If my business is looking to rent a commercial property what things do I need to think about? What would be included in the rental?
Q4: Is it wise to take on commercial space at this current time or hold off with staff working remotely for the time being?
Q5: How easy is it to challenge rates on a commercial unit or shop?
Q6: Do you think there will be a lot more redevelopment to reduce larger premises into smaller hubs in the future?
Q7: What do you think the office, shop or commercial space of 2022 and beyond would look like?
Q8: If I’m looking to invest in property, in your opinion would I be better off in the private residential or industrial, commercial markets?
If you have any further questions you would like to direct at either Boo, Helen or Jim please do so in the comments below, send us a message or email questions@troyaccounting.co.uk
Thank you for tuning in :)
Helen, Boo, Jim & Bertie
We are back with Q&A Monday, and in this episode we are joined by Linda Taylor of The Employee Relations Consultancy, a HR Specialist, to field your questions and discuss the return to work and the workplace.
In this episode we cover the following questions:
Q1: How do you think the return to work will pan out?
Q2: What is the first thing I should think about when returning to work as an employer?
Q3: I’ve enjoyed the relaxed informal approach over lockdown but do you think we need to reintroduce some formality?
Q4: How can I better support the return to work for my employees?
Q5: As an employer I feel concerned about returning to the workplace, there just seems so much more to worry about.
Q6: Should I implement regular COVID testing?
Q7: Do you think there will be an expectation for staff to be vaccinated?
Q8: How do I look after my employee's wellbeing when working from home or on furlough?
Q9: A continuation of Q3, should the acceptance of family/home life continue to be acceptable?
Thank you for watching.
If you have a question for ourselves or Linda, please feel free to get in touch directly through the Comments, Direct Messages or Emails.
Troy Accounting
questions@troyaccounting.co.uk
www.troyaccounting.co.uk
The Employee Relations Consultancy
linda.taylor@ercltd.co.uk
www.ercltd.co.uk