The Blue Sky Thinking Group Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Our aim with this podcast is to educate our audience in the areas that our business specialises in: Wealth Management & Planning, First Aid & Wellness and Business, specifically Insurance and HR.
In the latest episode of The Beneple Podcast, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with Sonny Ridgewell, Corporate Benefits Director for Beneple, John Martin
St.Valery, Chairman and Katie Holmes, Marketing Manager of The British Business Group to discuss how important networking is to building your business and client base.
The British Business Group is the region’s go-to business membership networking group and they share valuable insights on networking and how they help businesses to expand their operations.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on February 5th 2021.
In the latest episode of the Safe Hands podcast, we were joined by none other than Paediatric Expert, Dr Rania Ayat.
As a paediatric doctor, Dr Rania's day to day work involves diagnosing and treating children, and supporting families with the information they need to keep their family happy and healthy.
Dr Rania joined Rebecca Smith, Managing Director, and Laura Russell, one of the Lead Nurses at Safe Hands, to speak about seasonal viruses that come about this time of year, the types of viruses that children in the UAE might experience, what treatments there are, and what preventative measures can be taken by parents to guard against them.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on January 23rd 2021.
In the latest episode of the Finsbury Associates Podcast, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of the Blue Sky Thinking Group, sat down with Nigel Sillitoe, CEO of Insight Discovery, and Danielle Suchley, CEO of the Blue Sky Thinking Group.
They discuss how new regulations in the Financial Services in the UAE could impact, and change the face of the industry entirely; as well as what new opportunities may arise as a result.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on December 6th 2019.
On this episode of The Safe Hands Podcast, Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands sat down with Mandy Jassal, Cognitive & Behavioural Therapist from Priory Wellbeing Centre, and Danielle Suchley, CEO of Blue Sky Thinking Group.
We discussed the truth behind mental health in the workplace, key factors to look for when assessing the mental health of an organisation's employees, as well as what can be done to combat mental health conditions in a fast paced business environment.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on December 2nd 2019.
In the latest episode of The Beneple Podcast, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director, and Danielle Suchley, CEO of Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with Louise Karim, Managing Director of Women @Work to discuss women in the workplace, and how flexibility can improve and enhance workplace productivity, and often lead to a multitude of benefits for the company.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on December 1st 2019.
As we round off Movember, Neil Stewart, Financial Advisor from Finsbury Associates, and Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director at Blue Sky Thinking Group, spoke to Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands, about prostate cancer awareness among men, the discomfort of discussing it in public, and how a 30 minute test could end up saving lives.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on November 28th 2019.
On the latest episode of the Finsbury Associates Podcast, we spoke to one of our Financial Planners, Neil Stewart about financial planning and preparation for parents in the UAE.
Neil spoke to Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group about what financial factors parents need to be aware of pre-birth, at birth, and in the short and long-term once the newborn has arrived.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on November 28th 2019.
As we round off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing the story of an inspirational woman, Irina McGowan who spoke to Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands, about her breast cancer journey; from check ups and diagnosis, to treatment and finally recovery.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 31st 2019.
On the latest episode of the Finsbury Associates Podcast, we spoke to Recruitment Disruptor Harvey Bennett, Co-Founder of Searchie AI, an artificial intelligence software that is changing the face of recruitment in the Middle East.
Harvey spoke to Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group about how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses run, life as an entrepreneur in the UAE, and the role that key man insurance plays in a future-focussed, tech startup.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 29th 2019.
In the latest episode of The Beneple Podcast, CEO of Blue Sky Thinking Group, Danielle Suchley, sat down with Farida Gilmore, Founder of Thrive Talks, a series of live events that tell the stories & lessons of founders & leaders from all industries.
In the episode they spoke about Farida's approach to setting up Thrive, some of the challenges she's faced creating a community of forward thinking business leaders, and some of the lessons she's learned from some of the incredible speakers that she's already featured.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 27th 2019.
Let's talk about breasts! It's October, which means that here at Safe Hands we not only wear a lot of pink, but we also want to talk about breast cancer, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In this week's podcast, Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands gathered the girls, Alys Davies, Magda Amarasingham, and Laura Russell; for a chat about breast cancer, what to look for, when to check your breasts, the different stages and some exciting new developments!
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 22nd 2019.
On the latest episode of the Safe Hands Podcast, Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands, sat down with Jackson Litchfield, Co-Founder of Evolve Fitness to breakdown some of the things people struggle with when approaching Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Rebecca and Jackson discussed the types of planning, mindset, and approach that can really set people on the right path to taking advantage of their 30 minutes a day, over 30 days. They spoke about nutrition, sleep, types of exercise, and ultimately the commitment required to keep going.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 17th 2019.
This episode of the Safe Hands Podcast is a very important one. One in every four women who fall pregnant have miscarriages or face other complications.
On Baby Loss Awareness Week, we're sharing the story of one such incredible woman. Neesha Mankad suffered a miscarriage, losing her unborn twins, and has shared her story with Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands.
They spoke about the journey that Neesha followed through her tragedy and how she's managed to come to the point today where she hopes her story can offer some support to other women who have gone through the same experiences.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 10th 2019.
In the latest episode of the Beneple Podcast; Mona Ataya, Serial Entrepreneur, Coffee-Lover, Mum of Three, and Founder and CEO of Mumzworld, sat down with Danielle Suchley, CEO of Blue Sky Thinking Group to talk tech, innovation, and the birth of ecommerce in the UAE.
They spoke about Mumzworld's journey from inception to becoming the largest e-commerce portal in the Middle East dedicated to all things mother, baby, and child, with over 250,000 products in its catalogues serving multiple markets across the region.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 9th 2019.
In the latest episode of the Finsbury Associates Podcast, our host, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with Partners and Senior Wealth Advisors, Carla De Silvo and James Gormley to discuss the current state of the market when it comes to Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover.
The team discuss some of the misconceptions they've heard; as well as some of the stories of their experiences with clients that have made the move towards financial protection.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on October 7th 2019.
On this episode of The Finsbury Associates Podcast, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with Rachel Howarth, Senior Account Manager at GC Partners and Garry Jones, Senior Advisor at Finsbury Associates, to discuss the ins and outs of foreign currency exchange.
This episode offers detailed insights into the world of currency exchange, as well as how expats in the UAE can save money, by avoiding banks for their international fund transfers and working with dedicated currency trading organisations.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on September 26th 2019.
On this episode of The Finsbury Associates Podcast, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with Tony Hughes, Senior Financial Planner at Finsbury Associates, and Sarah Laventure, Head of Marketing at the Blue Sky Thinking Group, to discuss successful education planning.
This episode offers detailed insights into how tuition fees and other ancillary costs should be considered, when putting together an effective plan for your children's schooling, whether that's at home or abroad, for everything from their primary to tertiary education.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on September 26th 2019.
On this episode of The Finsbury Podcast, Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with Mike Fannin, Non Executive Director of Carrick Wealth about the current state of the South African economy.
This episode gives great insights into performances of multiple asset classes in the market, the country's potential for foreign direct investment, as well as how the current political climate is impacting the economy and the future prospects for the safety and stability of financial performance in the wider sub-saharan region.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on August 25th 2019.
On this episode of The Beneple Podcast - Danielle Suchley, Managing Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group is joined by Business Insurance Specialist, Paul Bennet and Corporate Services Manager, Shane Tolley to take a peek behind the curtain at what really goes on with Medical Insurance for businesses. There are any number of providers, brokers, or networks to choose from, but with so little transparency - where does that leave the end client?
The team breaks down the facts of medical insurance and just how an SME can get a handle on it for the benefit of its people, and begin to debunk and simplify some of the myths that are commonly heard in offices around the UAE.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on August 25th 2019.
Our guest is Harry Tregoning, owner of Tregoning Properties. Harry deals with both experienced real estate investors as well as first-time home buyers, and as a result he's seen his fair share of rookie mistakes from both ends of the spectrum.
In today’s episode, we dig into some of the do's and don'ts of investing, the most important of which is "do your due diligence". Greg, Harry, and Hannah break down the specifics of what it means to make a sound investment.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on July 24th 2019.
Our guest on this episode of the Podcast is Dr David Cremonesini, a specialist in allergies, intolerances and respiratory problems. Dr Cremonesini also practices as a General Paediatrician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, treating children on a daily basis.
In today’s episode we went deep on allergies, intolerances, and some of the common misconceptions around these. We debunk rumours and misconceptions that the general public might have about anaphylaxis, general allergic reactions, and what parents and schools can do to prevent and protect against allergy incidents.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provide holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offers both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, caregivers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on July 16th 2019.
Our guest on this episode is Paul Bryson, Director of Domestic Structuring at Virtuzone, an expert in business setup in the UAE. Paul leads us through the relevant steps of setting up an SME in the UAE, who to speak to, and what to look out for - as well as some of the do's and don'ts that come with it.
We also touch on some of the common mistakes that new businesses make when setting up shop inside or outside free-zones, with or without local partners, or even with the wrong paperwork. If you've just begun the process or have considered starting a new business here in the UAE, this episode is full of golden tips that will ease your path.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provides holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offer both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, care givers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on July 16th 2019.
We are pleased to introduce the Safe Hands team!
Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands introduces the team that you can expect to hear from on the podcast moving forward. Alys Davies, Department Head of Safe Hands, is an experienced cardiothoracic nurse with experience in specialist hospitals in London where she’s not only experienced, but had first-hand involvement in the day to day of saving lives on a regular basis. Magda Amarasingham, Registered Nurse is on the front line, delivering First Aid trainings to our corporate, group, individual school clients. She has no shortage of anecdotes and examples of how First Aid has helped parents, businesses, and schools in the UAE to avoid some sticky situations.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@safehandsuae.com!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provides holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offer both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, care givers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on July 16th 2019.
We’re pleased to introduce you to the Beneple team!
Danielle Suchley, Managing Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group introduces the team that you can expect to hear from on the podcast moving forward. We also meet Sam Douglas and Paul Bennet, both business insurance specialists for Beneple. They are responsible for providing clients with Business, Health, and General Insurance that really adds value instead of just being a cost to the business.
In this episode we discuss the current state of the market in the UAE for the Insurance and Human Resources industries, what the challenges are, and how SME's can really take advantage of what is proving to be an ever-changing business landscape.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@beneple.com!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provides holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offer both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, care givers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on July 16th 2019.
We’re pleased to introduce the Finsbury Associates team!
Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of the Blue Sky Thinking Group introduces the team that you can expect to hear from on the podcast moving forward. James Gormley, Senior Wealth Advisor and Partner at Finsbury Associates is an accredited wealth manager with experience ranging from property and real estate investment to advising clients such as lifelong expatriates looking to secure their wealth before repatriating. Hannah Greenwood, Director of Finsbury Associates, is a Chartered Financial Planner specialising in tax efficient solutions, inheritance tax, retirement planning and protection.
In this episode Greg, James and Hannah touch on the current state of the market in the UAE, where expatriates and locals alike face hurdles in preparing and protecting their wealth for the future from challenges such as taxation, inheritance, and broader financial legislation in home markets whilst trying to maximise the potential benefits of living and working in a tax-free market.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@finsbury-associates.com!
The Blue Sky Thinking Group is made of three core businesses, Beneple, Finsbury Associates and Safe Hands. Each of these businesses addresses the needs of Dubai residents in the following areas.
Beneple - A free HR platform focused on “Benefits” and “People”, offering Dubai based SME’s an easy way to manage employees holidays, visas, permits and more. The Beneple team can also arrange company medical, business and general insurance at market leading rates, saving time and money for business leadership teams.
Finsbury Associates is an award winning boutique wealth management company that helps expats safeguard their families, manage their wealth and provides holistic long term financial planning.
Safe Hands is a registered first aid and wellness company that offer both corporate wellness and first aid training for individuals, care givers and businesses in both English and Tagalog through their team of amazing registered Australian and British nurses.
This episode was originally published on July 24th 2019.
Welcome to the Blue Sky Thinking Group. In our first episode we felt it was best that our Leadership team - Danielle Suchley, Managing Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group; Greg Stockton, Group Commercial Director of Blue Sky Thinking Group; and Rebecca Smith, Managing Director of Safe Hands got together to discuss why we, as a company, have decided to start a podcast and what we hope to be able to give you as our listeners.
If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas about topics or news you’d like to hear us discuss on the podcast please do get in touch with us! You can reach out to us on info@blueskythinkinggroup.com
This episode was originally published on July 16th 2019.