#61 - Sushil Patel, Director of Kroll

End of term episode - the year so far

As we wrap up for the summer, Kirsty interviews the Partnership Manager team at Capitalise, [https://capitalise.com/] recapping the last few months with our accounting partners. The team discuss cases they’ve worked on in the year so far that have made a real difference, as well as the accounting firm they have been most impressed by. Tune in to find out who was given the spotlight this time and get inspiration from how our partners are making a difference for their clients. Listen in. For July and August 2023 The Future Positive Podcast is taking a brief hiatus. But don’t worry - we wouldn’t leave you high and dry!  We’ve curated a fantastic playlist of our best episodes for you to listen whilst you lounge in the sun. See our summer playlist: https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/future-positive-community-podcast/Great-listens-for-a-sun-lounger [https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/future-positive-community-podcast/Great-listens-for-a-sun-lounger]

The Future Positive Breakfast Show #51 - 23rd June

As we get further into the summer months, this week we have a tourism themed Future Positive Breakfast Show. Kirsty and Alex discuss three business stories of the week that you don't want to miss: * Staff shortages cost the UK hospitality industry £21 billion in trade. Employers need to do more to attract and retain staff. [https://www.scotsman.com/business/going-the-extra-work-mile-4119723] * KPMG's Global Leisure Perspectives 2023 report provides insight into the leisure industry [https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/insights/2023/06/global-leisure-perspectives-2023.html] See also: Grant Thornton's Travel Sector Review Q1 2023 [https://www.grantthornton.co.uk/insights/travel-sector-review-q1-2023/] * Government unveils Creative Industries Sector Vision with £77m new funding [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ambitious-plans-to-grow-the-economy-and-boost-creative-industries] For July and August 2023 The Future Positive Podcast is taking a brief hiatus. But don’t worry - we wouldn’t leave you high and dry!  We’ve curated a fantastic playlist of our best episodes for you to listen whilst you lounge in the sun. See our summer playlist: https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/future-positive-community-podcast/Great-listens-for-a-sun-lounger [https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/future-positive-community-podcast/Great-listens-for-a-sun-lounger] Capitalise.com [https://capitalise.com/]

An update special!

A short and sweet episode this week! Kirsty talks you through what we have in store for the future positive podcast. Tune in for our summer update. If there’s anything you want to see on the future positive podcast, anyone you want us to interview, or any topics you’d like us to cover, please reach out to Kirsty. We would love to hear your thoughts.  Twitter: @TheCFN Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstymcgregor/ Capitalise.com [https://capitalise.com/]

The Future Positive Breakfast Show #50 - 8th June

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, Alex and Kirsty take you through three business [https://capitalise.com/gb/businesses/finance-options/business-loans] stories of the week that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: * More consolidations and acquisition expected in banking  https://www.cityam.com/challenger-banks-hunt-for-acquisitions-as-rising-interest-rates-reveal-opportunities/ [https://www.cityam.com/challenger-banks-hunt-for-acquisitions-as-rising-interest-rates-reveal-opportunities/] https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/live-sessions/accounting-bites [https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/live-sessions/accounting-bites] * Cyber security breaches & risk assessment  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65829726 [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65829726] Insights from UHY: https://www.uhy-uk.com/insights/what-are-top-10-risks-facing-your-organisation-today [https://www.uhy-uk.com/insights/what-are-top-10-risks-facing-your-organisation-today] Advice from UK government for small businesses: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guidehttps://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guide [https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guide] * AI regulation - can the UK lead the way? https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/national/23574676.experts-say-ai-pose-risks-nuclear-war-pandemics-says-sunak/ [https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/national/23574676.experts-say-ai-pose-risks-nuclear-war-pandemics-says-sunak/] https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-politics-live-latest-news-rishi-sunak-joe-biden-white-house-ai-summit-2395312 [https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-politics-live-latest-news-rishi-sunak-joe-biden-white-house-ai-summit-2395312] Mo Gawdat on the dangers of AI. [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xVz9V5DksIPqrdArBPDcb?si=SolA3BTQQZ650-Zoxp3p8g] And don't forget to catch up on the latest in our Accounting Bites [https://capitalise.com/gb/advisers/knowledge/live-sessions/accounting-bites] series where Capitalise's [https://capitalise.com/] own Paul Surtees (CEO & Co-founder) breaks down the UK inflation rate and the impacts of the US debt ceiling.

#61 - Sushil Patel, Director of Kroll

Kirsty interviews Sushil Patel, Director at Kroll, the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions. Tune in to get Sushil's insight into the latest stance HMRC are taking on overdue tax debts, trends in the reduction of customers paying on time, and how to get the best possible solution when negotiating with HMRC.  Listen in.  Capitalise.com [https://capitalise.com/] Find out about VAT Loans. [https://capitalise.com/gb/businesses/finance-options/vat-loans]