Shows
Your Business Hour156 - How the Autumn Budget affects youChantal explains how the Autumn Budget of 26th November affects individuals and businesses.Chantal looks at what this actually means and explains it in a way everyone knows how it will affect them.Chantal can be found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@toptaxtipsuk Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podc...
2025-12-0355 minYour Business Hour149 - 10 Common mistakes to avoid when starting a businessChantal & Matthew are the founders and directors of Champ Consultants Ltd. Today they discussed the 10 common mistakes to avoid when starting a business to enable a startup to succeed and not be one of the 90% of startups that fail. They go through the 10 common mistakes and discuss them with tips on how to avoid them. An essential podcast for anyone wanting to start a business. You can find out more about their company at www.champconsultants.co.uk Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. Th...
2025-10-2150 minYour Business Hour138 - The facts about MTD ITSA and how it affects sole traders and landlordsMTD ITSA is the biggest change in Self Assessment in nearly 30 years. Hosts of Your Business Hour, accountants and tax adviser Chantal Baker and Matthew Baker explain the facts, who is affected, when it starts and much more about MTD ITSA.Chantal can also be found on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@toptaxtipsukChantal and Matthew can be found at www.champconsultants.co.uk Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guest...
2025-06-2436 minYour Business Hour131 – Understanding the culture of your team to make your business growBarabra Khattri is an award winning culture strategist and Tiny Habits coach transforming businesses from the inside out. Known for her expertise in aligning ‘people, purpose and profit’, Barbara’s visionary approach empowers business owners and leaders to create thriving, legacy-building businesses.Barbara discusses some techniques she uses as Matthew and Chantal discuss their personality type, whether they are an explorer, a driver or a conductor.You can find more about Barbara on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn under Barbara Khattri.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both ac...
2025-04-2249 minYour Business Hour121 - Ask the boss about the culture in their business and much moreKush is an employee at Champ Consultants Limited and he questions Chantal & Matthew about the how, why and much more of Champ Consultants Limited as well as understanding why they run their business with the culture that they do. You can find out more about what they do at www.champconsultants.co.uk and follow Chantal on www.tiktok.com/@toptaxtipsukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tel...
2024-12-2454 minYour Business Hour115 - What does the Autumn 2024 Budget mean for youChantal and Matthew look at the various tax changes that have been made in the budget and how these affect employees, employers and individuals. Chantal and Matthew are both Chartered Certified Accountants and run Champ Consultants Ltd as well as hosts for Your Business Hour. Chantal is also a Chartered Tax Advisor as well as a Chartered Certified Accountant. You can find out more about what their company does at www.champconsultants.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of...
2024-11-0349 minYour Business Hour94 - Clear Your Head Trash to help your business and you growAlexia Leachman is a multifaceted entrepreneur and visionary for whom healing is not just a profession – it’s a calling. As the developer of Head Trash clearance, a powerful healing modality, Alexia’s mission revolves around simplifying healing and making healing accessible to all.Alexia explains to us the 5 stages of healing on the ladder as well as some DIY tips to get you started. Which stage of the ladder are you at? You can find Alexia at www.clearyourheadtrash.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are bo...
2024-02-2754 minYour Business Hour92 - Transition from the unfulfilled corporate life to a freedom based businessLaura Cruise is known as The Dream Transition Mentor. She is a coach, mentor, podcaster, keynote speaker and published author. Laura helps women who are stuck, trapped and unfilled in corporate life to build confidence and self-belief alongside a practical plan so that they can transition into their own freedom-based business to experience freedom, flow, fulfillment and fun in every aspect of their life. During our chat, Laura shares with us some of her tips from her six-step Dream Transition Method. Laura can be found at www.lauracruise.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of...
2024-02-1347 minYour Business Hour91 – Getting marketing right for your business and understanding why it is important to YOUR businessRene Power is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a 27 year marketing industry veteran who consults and trains a variety of B2B, public sector and professional services organisations. We chatted to Rene about different methods of marketing and how some businesses need to find ways to make themselves different from others, the importance of auditing our website and knowing our ideal client. Rene has a marketing scorecard that asks you 11 questions in 2 minutes, provides instant feedback and enables you to assess your marketing position. https://industrialmarketingscorecard.scoreapp.com/ Give it a go. You can also find...
2024-02-0652 minYour Business Hour90 – How we can support sustainability with preloved clothingLauren Rowley started her preloved clothes rental business in 2023. She has a true passion for fashion sustainability. Frockstars was founded to enable everyone to be able to wear beautiful clothes for that special occasion at a rental price they can afford. Lauren tells us all how it started and the importance of preloved clothes. You can find Lauren’s fashion selection at www.frockstars.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their ch...
2024-01-3049 minYour Business Hour89 - An amazing woman tells her story after losing her whole family in the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand.Nim Hoy lost her husband and three children in the Tsunami in Thailand in December 2004. She came back to the UK and has started her restaurant. She then sold this business and had another restaurant in Surrey. Nim Hoy’s story is amazing, it shows true strength and really brought a few tears to my eyes. Nim Hoy really is an amazing woman.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview gu...
2024-01-2353 minYour Business Hour88 - Fundraising through investors and lets understand CryptoRyan Penedo is the managing director and founder of C4Plus Drainage Limited. He started life working in Tesco and shares his career path with us which led him to running his own business. Ryan tells us that his key to success is to be professional, transparent, honest and to take risks. We discuss numerous matters of running a business with Ryan, including growing a business and the challenges of taking on staff. You can check out Ryan’s website at: https://c4plusdrainage.co.uk/ Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal an...
2023-12-1255 minYour Business Hour87 – Chatting Shopify with The Shopify ExpertClayton Bates is a registered Shopify Expert who has helped generate tens of millions in extra revenue. He has been nominated for multiple awards. Clayton explains how a Shopify website works for a product-based business, why is it crucial to keep it up to date and he shares tips with us on how to get people to your website. You can check out Clayton’s website at: www.inspiresmallbusiness.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and bu...
2023-12-0551 minYour Business Hour86 – Lets discuss the Autumn StatementChantal considers the Autumn Statement and how this affects individuals, pensioners, employees, employers, self-employed and small limited companies. Chantal Baker is the director and founder of Champ Consultants Ltd as well as business mentor and host of this podcast. She can be found on Instagram and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tax_business_guruYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well...
2023-11-2835 minYour Business Hour85 - Fundraising through investors and lets understand CryptoPhilip Jonitz is the co-founder of crypto startup Klink Finance, which operates a gamified investment platform. He has combined experience across startups, venture capital, and the finance ecosystem from the idea stage to the pre-IPS phase. Philip shares with us his knowledge of crypto and explains it to us in terms we understand. We chat about fundraising and how using investors to raise capital has its benefits and disadvantages. We chat through different options and matters to consider when looking at funding for your business through an investor. You can check out the Klink Finance app – Klink wallet: crypto rewards.
2023-11-2153 minYour Business Hour84 – The do’s and don’ts of starting a businessChantal & Matthew discuss the do’s and don’ts of starting a business. The main topics being your prep work and your cash flow, they walk us through the various bits of these topics. Chantal is a business mentor as well as an accountant and tax adviser, and Matthew is an ad hoc finance director as well as an accountant. You can find them both at www.champconsultants.co.uk Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and busi...
2023-11-1432 minYour Business Hour83 - From no GCSE’s and no confidence to running 3 businessesLuke Brammer felt completely lost in life and it wasn’t until his 30s when he found his path. Always having had a love of antiques, Luke now runs 3 businesses. We chat to Luke about what it is like running 3 businesses, him being diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, being on BBC within a few months of starting one of his businesses and so much more. Luke’s businesses are Clearance Grafters, Vintiques of Surrey and Cash Spinners.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and brin...
2023-11-0753 minYour Business Hour82 - How to make sure your money is protected in the bankChantal & Matthew discuss the implication of a bank going under and the protection of your money. They explain how it works for individuals, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. The provide options and tips on what you should do.Here is a link to the UK banking groups and individual bankshttps://www.choose.co.uk/money/guide/bank-and-building-society-overview/You can find Chantal on TikTok at Chantal (@tax_business_guru) | TikTokYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and...
2023-10-3117 minYour Business Hour81 - Business through the eyes of a musicianMusician and author Cliff Beach has been performing live for more than 20 years. His single ‘Confident’ can be found on Spotify and his book ‘Side Hustle & Flow’ chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. Cliff shares some great insights into the life of a musician and what it is really like. He shares some tips on passive income and how the different fields can help you grow yours.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and busi...
2023-10-2441 minYour Business Hour80 - Turning a dream into a reality - gift shop and moreSally has been playing shops since she was a young girl. Her career has allowed her to work in various retail brands and in customer services. She has brought these skills and her dream to reality by owning a gift shop and tea shop. Sally talks about the highs and lows of running a shop and her plans for future groups and of course her Breakfast with Santa in December. No holding back as Sally tells her story and shares some tips for future shop owners. You can find The Lost Sheep at www.thelostsheepcaterham.comYour Business Hour...
2023-10-1052 minYour Business Hour79 - Our inner thoughts have an impact on how we act and workNatalie Britt has been a trainer and coach for over two decades and has worked with over 16,000 people across 43 countries to help them change habits and achieve their goals. Sometimes we need that extra person to show us we are capable and able. Sometimes it has to do with our upbringing or something that has happened in our past to make us think we are not good enough. Natalie chats about how we can help ourselves and shares some tips to help us heal our inner thoughts. You can find Rebecca at www.bighappylife.co.ukYour Business Hour...
2023-10-0451 minYour Business Hour78 - How to sell on EtsySarah-Jane, aka The Etsy Queen, is a thriving entrepreneur who has made a name for herself on the world’s most beloved online marketplace – Etsy. She chats to us about opening an Etsy shop, making yourself stand out from others and she shares with us some tips on making your store seen on Etsy. Sarah-Jane is a business coach as well as being an Etsy seller. You can find Sarah-Jane on www.sj-lewis.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of k...
2023-09-1953 minYour Business Hour77 - Make your website work for your businessFiona Allman-Treen is an expert in strategic website design and online software systems to enable sustainable growth for business owners and charities globally. She is the author of Website Mastery for Business Owners who Don’t Speak Tech. Fiona shares with us some amazing tips to improve your website and make it work for you. You can take a quiz to test your website mastery at www.websitemasterybook.comFiona can be found on social media under FAT Promotions.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants an...
2023-09-1252 minYour Business Hour76 - Some considerations when buying a business.Matthew has been involved with a number of sales and acquisitions. He brings his expertise to us as he discusses some things that need to be considered if you are considering buying a business. This is a quick way to grow your business but lots needs to be considered first.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics...
2023-09-0521 minYour Business Hour75 - The importance of market researchKatie is a Skin Specialist and founder of the Surrey Skin Clinic in Oxted, Surrey. She is dedicated to Corneotherapy and works with the skis barriers to provide a bespoke service and products for you. Katie discusses with us the importance of skin care with entrepreneurs and explains to us what is Corneotherapy. Today’s show is very much a business story with great tips on how entrepreneurs can improve their confidence through skincare! You can find Katie at www.thesurreyskinclinic.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. Th...
2023-08-1544 minYour Business Hour74 - A great way to get an investor into your start up business – tax benefits tooChantal explains SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) and how it works for the company and the investors. Chantal has implemented this scheme for a number of clients as well as investing in business herself this way. It is a great tax scheme for the investor and a great way a business can attract new investors who can help the business grow.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who...
2023-08-0814 minYour Business Hour73 – An employment lawyer is essential to your business and you must never avoid themJeanette Wheeler is a partner and heads up the employment team at Birketts LLP. She has over 20 years of experience in advising employers and employees. With so many topics to discuss in this category we ask Jeanette to explain to us what TUPE is, when we need to use an employment lawyer and how they benefit a business. Jeanette also discusses with us the future of lawyers with the up and coming AI and Chat GPT, the next generation and diversity in the law profession.You can find Jeanette at www.birketts.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is...
2023-08-0154 minYour Business Hour72 - Going through IVF & being a working mum – you can do it too.Emma shares her story with us. She explains how she had IVF while working full time, making choices on maternity, going back to work and childcare as well as running a side line business. Emma’s Esty store is HuntingtonMoo. Emma also shares some tips that employers can implement so as to be more family friendly.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as we...
2023-07-2545 minYour Business Hour71 - The importance of market researchRebecca Nassor helps travel addicts create their income online from generating the business idea, testing it on the market, building a website. Rebecca is an all in one solution for online business starters and covers business mindset topics, market strategy and web designs.Today we chatted to Rebecca on a various number of topics but in particular the importance of market strategy, how to make it work for you and why it is essential to your business. You can find Rebecca at www.bravebeccy.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and...
2023-07-1847 minYour Business Hour70 – Strategy is crucial. Systems are essential.Alison Vidotto is the CEO of Vidotto Group and Push! Training & Mentoring and founder of Thrive! Business Community. Alison is an experienced business owner and mother of 6 (yes 6)! She believes that all business owners need to have strategies and systems in place in their business for it to be able to function without them and to allow business owners to have a holiday and the business does not need to stop. She loves to mentor ambitious female solopreneurs who want to create a successful streamlined business and lifestyle. Alison can be found on Instagram and Facebook as ‘Alison.Vidotto.Business.Me...
2023-07-0449 minYour Business Hour69 - Addressing your mindset issues allows you to then reach your mindset.Ivana Ivanek is the founder of Your Fabulous Journey and is an online business and mindset coach specialising in helping online entrepreneurs create a strong foundation for their business. Ivana has a great way of explaining a vision to us and allowing us to have the opportunity to understanding there a different types of visions and that is totally fine.Ivana can be found on www.instagram.com/yourfabulousjourney or onwww.facebook.com/ivana.ivanekYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a...
2023-06-2754 minYour Business Hour68 - Convert that discovery call into a clientAnthony Garcia is an international best-selling author and expert in sales training, recruiting and motivating business leaders to peak performance. Anthony shares with us his story and gives us some tips on making the most of a discovery call. The opportunity for you to convert an enquiry into a client. You can Anthony’s PDF on 7 questions you must ask to get more sales from www.discoveryscript.com Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to...
2023-06-2052 minYour Business Hour67 - There are more options than just A levels and BtecsRay Le Tarouilly is a careers advices for National Careers Service and speaks to us about the alternatives to traditional education routes. As a student you have a variety of options and Ray explains some of these to us. As an employer, we need to understand the education of our employees and we have the opportunity to get involved with different forms of work for our employees. Comfort zones are our prison and stepping out of them allows us to develop our skills.Employers interested in finding out more can contact National Careers Service on 0800 100 900Your Business Hour podcast...
2023-06-1347 minYour Business Hour66 - Taking the apprenticeship route as an electrician.Around 24 years ago, Theo decided to take the apprenticeship route when he left school and become an electrician. Theo explains to us what this involved and provides to some tips to considering this route and why it is beneficial to get into a new build if you can.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business...
2023-06-0641 minYour Business Hour65 - The benefits of CBD and growing a business organicallyMichelle Kehoe’s business is Leaf Organics. As a distributor of CBD products she is restricted with how she can grow and market her business meaning that she has only been able to do so organically. Michelle shares some times with us on how to grow a business organically but also explains to us some of the benefits of CBD products.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who te...
2023-05-3046 min