Episodes

Friday Nov 06, 2020
The IAB news from the week ending 06th November 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
The news from the week ending 6th November 2020
Janet Jack – CEO
Sarah Palmer – COO
Simon Jordan – Marketing
Below are the notes from the podcast
On this week’s Friday Roundup we have…
Simon
- Talks about our guest on this week’s coffee morning
- Ruby from AMLCC
- Fundamentals 2 – The Return
Janet
- Invites offers for members to come forward and be part of the Wider Qualification consolation we are running
- Launch of the IAB Ambassador program
Sarah
- What we know as we enter lockdown again
- Job Support Scheme (JSS) postponed
- CJRS extension
- SEISS Boost
- Local Restrictions Support Grant
- Mortgage payment holidays
- CBILLS
Simon
- Further details about how to become an IAB Ambassador
- And more about the Fundamentals 2
- Wishing everyone a safe lockdown

Thursday Nov 05, 2020
David Pritchard - What can be Done to Improve Sales?
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
David Pritchard is Managing Director of Sandler Training, based in East London. Sandler Training is a sales development company that works with business owners and senior professionals (lawyers, accountants, bookkeepers, IFAs and consultants) to increase sales, market share and profitability.
The questions I ask David on this interview are
Why is sales so often the aspect of business that people seem to like the least?
What can be done to improve sales?
How have things changed since Covid-19 and lockdown
What the biggest thing you've learnt from training?
What mistakes do people make when looking for training?

Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Richard Tyler - Living and Leading on Purpose
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Richard Tyler is a Chief Possibility Architect, Bestselling Wiley Author with his book ‘Jolt' and he’s also an acclaimed International Speaker
Richard played the lead roles in many West End musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.
Richard is also headlining The IAB’s Fundamentals 2 Webinar Series starting on Monday 9th November.
In this interview, Richard talks about the changing landscape of 2020 and how it’s affected our lives and energy and what we need to do to embrace the changes and thrive.

Thursday Oct 22, 2020
The IAB news from the week ending 23rd October 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
The news from the week ending 23rd October 2020
Janet Jack – CEO
Sarah Palmer – COO
Simon Jordan – Marketing
Below are the notes from the podcast
On this week’s Friday Roundup we have…
Simon
- Talks about our guest on this week’s coffee morning
- Richard Tyler will be heading the Fundamentals 2 and presenting about how to Live and Lead on Purpose
- Richard will bring in core principles that will enable you to not only reflect on your current choices but to begin taking ACTION.
- Fundamentals 2 – The Return
Echo Bear – When the NHS stop they start
£5 for the bear and to purchase yours go to iab.org.uk/echobear
Janet
- Shares her thoughts on how businesses are being affected by the lockdown
- Launch of the IAB Ambassador program
Sarah
- Summary of the current HMRC Schemes
- Job Support Scheme (JSS)
- Expansion of Job Support Scheme
- Job Retention Bonus
- CJRS Ending
- Vat deferral scheme revised
- SEISS
- Note: changes to Holiday Calculation
- Home Working Expenses
Holiday Day Webinar – https://tinyurl.com/holidaypaywebinar
Home Work Expenses – https://tinyurl.com/homeworkexpenses
Simon
- Further details about how to become an IAB Ambassador
- And more about the Fundamentals 2

Friday Oct 09, 2020
The news from the week ending 9th October 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
On this week's Friday Roundup Podcast
Simon
- Talks about our guest on this week’s coffee morning
- Amanda Swales – Go Simple Tax
- Clear your diary for the return of The Fundamentals 2
Kerry
- Summary of the Winter Economy plan – link to the fact sheet
- Furlough Scheme ending
- Update on the Job Support Scheme
- The Winter Economy Plan replaces the Autumn budget, so we wait to hear about the payroll changes for April 21
- Hospitality vat reduction extended
- Vat deferral scheme revised
- Self-Assessment – deferral on payment
- Extension on BBL loan repayments
Sarah
- Shares her insight and thoughts on the marketplace
- Tips on how to survive and even grow your business in uncertain times
Simon
- And more about The Fundamentals 2

Thursday Sep 24, 2020
The IAB news from the week ending 25th September 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
The news from the week ending 25th September 2020
Janet Jack – CEO
Sarah Palmer – COO
Simon Jordan – Marketing
Below are the notes from the podcast
On this week’s Friday Roundup we have…
Simon
- Talks about our guest on this week’s coffee morning
- Abby Anderson – Bookkeeper Quote
- Rebecca Cole - Croner-i
Janet
- The governments return to WFH and the working from home allowance
Sarah
- Opportunity to pivot your bookkeeping business and support business owners in a transitioning to the cloud
- Expect a letter from HMRC to declare any CJRS error
- A reminder that the Furlough Scheme continues to be tapered from 1st October and HMRC's webinars are a good source of information
- Eat Out to Help Out scheme closes for grant applications 30th September
Simon
- Update on Fundamentals 2
Want to know more about the IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers – please visit IAB.org.uk

Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Episode 13 of the IAB Podcast.
In this episode, I interview Fabian Hamilton, President of the IAB and shadow minister for peace and disarmament.
I ask Fabian what the biggest lesson he's learnt as an MP.
What he's learnt in his time in politics that can be applied to small business owners.
What would he have done differently.
How does he manage his busy schedule and how he destresses after a tough day in office.
We also talk about his time owning and running a design and print business in the late 70's
plus lots, lots more.

Friday Sep 18, 2020
Episode 12 – Your website and how to make it work harder
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
On this podcast we’re joined by David Miles who is the founder of The PPC Machine Ltd a boutique agency that helps financial advisers, mortgage brokers, insurance consultants, and other financial services professionals gain new clients using Google Ads and conversion optimised landing pages.
We discuss how you can make your website more productive and attract more clients.
We also talk about email marketing and building relationships with the people on your list.
Links for David
Website
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube

Friday Sep 11, 2020
The IAB news from the week ending 11th September 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
The news from the week ending 11th September 2020
Janet Jack – CEO
Sarah Palmer – COO
Simon Jordan – Marketing
Below are the notes from the podcast
On this week’s Friday Roundup we have…
Simon
- Talks about our guest on this week’s coffee morning
- David Miles who went through 3 members' websites and offered some tweaks in order to attract more clients.
- Upcoming podcasts – We’ve had Carole Jackson now live where Carole and I discuss writing a good profile to attract more clients to your bookkeeping business and this week I recorded another podcast with David Miles where we discussed attracting more clients to your business and making your website work harder for you which, will be live week commencing 14th
Janet
- Talks about how to enter the prestigious Accounting Excellent Awards and why you should enter
- Carole Jacksons – “Bookkeeping for Everyone”. Offer to IAB members expires this week so take advantage while you still can.
Sarah
- Reminder that HMRCs website will be down over the weekend
- CBills and BBL coming to an end so make sure your clients have applied
- Update on the Kick Start scheme and how you can navigate your way around the minimum 30 placement requirement
- Register your interest for the Recovery Grant
Simon
- Update on Fundamentals 2 - Another Fundamentals will be starting on Monday October 5 for 5 days. 5 Speakers, 5 Hours of content and 5 CPD points. Launching soon
Want to know more about the IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers - please visit IAB.org.uk

Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Episode 11 – Attracting more clients for your bookkeeping business
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Episode 11 of the IAB Podcast we interview Carole Jackson – click to listen on the website
Carole Jackson is an accountant with many years experience in finance. Carole is also the founder of www.bookkeepingforeveryone.co.uk a website connecting bookkeepers and business owners.
This is the UK's first independent bookkeeping site.
In this podcast we are discussing what you can do to attract more clients, writing a powerful profile and lots more.