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Financial and business challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the ESG sector.
In this podcast we talk to Nick Sinfield CEO and Founder of ESG business Teals, about the challenges of setting up an enterprise built on environmentally and socially responsible foundations. He explains how he integrates these principles into their day to day working practices and why they actively chose to involve Prompt to keep them on track financially.
10/18/2023 • 22 minutes, 18 seconds
What are the options? : A look at the different Restructuring Options available to a business
In this podcast, we look at the restructuring options that are available for businesses that are struggling. We find the solution that is most suitable for the situation the client is facing and that also satisfies the needs of the stakeholders. This takes lateral thinking as well as experience and a detailed understanding of the law. Prompt expert, Robin Staunton, covers the issues.
9/5/2023 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
Profit...But NO Cash?
This podcast focuses on the issue of cash. As an SME you can see that your business is in profit, but somehow you don't seem to have the cash in the account to pay your bills. Prompt has dealt with many businesses, of all shapes and sizes, that have almost failed due to running out of cash whilst showing a profit. We look at this issue, explore why it happens and we come up with some ideas to avoid it.
5/22/2023 • 15 minutes, 9 seconds
Retail: What’s happening now?
This podcast takes us through the changing face of high street retail and talks about the strategies struggling retailers can use to adapt to the rapidly changing environment.
Our Retail expert at at Prompt, sets out the current situation and her thoughts.
5/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
FMCG: The problems and issues we are seeing
In this podcast we look at the current problems in the FMCG sector, as well as the areas where FMCG businesses can trip up and seriously damage their performance, something Prompt Business strategies has dealt with many times over the years. Host, Rebecca Harding, is joined by Prompt's FMCG expert - John Ingram to discuss these issues.
4/11/2023 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
The Property Market: where we are and where we are going
Businesses have been deeply affected by the commercial, retail and domestic property markets - they have struggled through COVID and now they are facing an economic downtown too.
This informative podcast, based on what we are seeing with our clients, and asks what businesses can do to mitigate property issues.
Mark Bayley, Chartered Surveyor at Prompt, sets out the current situation and his thoughts on the future. With examples from his current clients, Mark gives us his in depth, and astute, perspective.
12/13/2022 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
David Stone talks: The economy, business and now
David gives us an overview of the current state of affairs and what it all means for the businesses he works with. He also makes suggestions about what to do to keep your business (or those you work with) stable.
11/13/2022 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
What is Happening in the Market Now- Summer 2022
Snapshot of what Prompt are seeing in the commercial arena – Summer 2022
8/6/2022 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
The Banks Perspective
Recently retired senior member of a leading bank support team gives the insiders view of how banks think and how best to interact to achieve the best outcome for your business.
7/20/2022 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Keeping Your Head Above Water
Rarely discussed are the stresses encountered during a turnaround. This podcast explores this subject and is a must for any director or shareholder undertaking a turnaround.
7/20/2022 • 29 minutes, 33 seconds
The Legal Perspective
A unique insight from one of the leading legal advisors into the challenges of navigating through a company turnaround.
7/19/2022 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
A Successful Turnaround
FD talks about the experience and process of turning around a medium size privately owned business whilst maintaining the support of the bank.
7/19/2022 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Turnaround to Merger
A COO talks about turning around an international business. Hear the highs and lows leading to a merger sale, combined with IP (intellectual property) for the shareholders.