For Finances Sake (FFS)
For Finance’s Sake (FFS) is the podcast that rips the suit and tie off accountancy. Hosted by Chartered Accountant Rachael Chadwick-Harrison, it’s here to challenge outdated thinking and bring clarity to complex finance.No jargon, just straight-talking insight, uncomfortable…
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Presenting Yourself (opens the original)
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If you're not committed to prepare, you're just committing to fail. In this episode of FFS, host Rachael Chadwick Harrison is joined by Tara, Business Operations Executive at Chadwick Accountants and, outside of work, an amateur dramatics performer who recently played Sandy in Grease, to talk about why presenting yourself well matters just as much as being good at your job. Drawing on lessons from the stage, from smiling and reading the room to the discomfort of watching yourself back on camera,
Top 10 Tips for New Businesses (opens the original)
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Cash flow doesn't care how much you believe in your business. In this episode of FFS, host Rachael Chadwick Harrison is joined by her fellow director and husband Chris, to count down the top 10 things they wish every new business owner knew, drawn from years of working directly with hundreds of clients at Chadwick Accountants. No "believe in yourself" fluff, just contracts, cash flow, realistic forecasting, the first hire that can make or break you, and the number one tip they agreed on before t
Sole Trader or Limited Company? Let's Talk MTD. (opens the original)
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It's the question every business owner asks eventually and the right answer keeps changing. With new MTD rules, Rachael breaks down sole trader vs. limited company: tax, National Insurance, liability, and the tipping points that matter, profits past £30K and £50K, high-value personal assets, high-risk businesses, and family members who could use a lower tax band. If you've ever wondered whether incorporating is worth the hassle, this episode answers it.
Building High Performance Cultures (opens the original)
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Most businesses don't have a leadership problem, they have a management addiction. In this episode of FFS, host Rachael Chadwick Harrison sits down with Sarah Gardiner, Director of Strategy at the British Business Bank, to talk about the real difference between businesses that are managed and those that are truly led. Drawing on close to thirty years across banking, fintech and strategy, including turning around an underperforming Clydesdale branch and senior leadership at fintech CIC Fair For Y
Your Next Hire Could Make or Break Your Business (opens the original)
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Ever hired someone who looked perfect on paper and turned out to be an absolute nightmare? You're not alone. One bad hire can cost more than a tax investigation, and cause twice the stress. In this episode of FFS, Rachael is joined by David Dand from Coreus, a boutique talent consultancy helping SMEs attract, recruit, and retain the right people. They get into why the biggest mistake businesses make isn't a lack of candidates, it's a lack of authenticity. Why culture fit matters more than most o
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