In this episode of The Profit Playbook, Tracey Metcalfe is joined by Ed Gooderham to discuss how business owners can grow without damaging gross profit.Many businesses focus on turnover, staff numbers, or expansion. But growth does not always mean more profit. Ed explains why business owners need to understand gross profit, net profit, pricing, staffing costs, capacity, and efficiency before making growth decisions.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/In this episode, we cover:• Why turnover is not the same as profit• How new staff can affect gross profit• Why pricing and margins matter• How to avoid becoming a busy fool• When to hire, use agencies, or subcontract• How seasonal businesses can manage staff costs• Why benchmarks and productivity matter• How technology and AI can create capacity• Why business owners should step back and review before growingIf you’re planning to grow your business, this episode will help you make more informed decisions and protect your profit.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/grow-your-business-profitably/Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwUT_JbSI1gac8j19865QlarFqDC8UbRLike | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #UKBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SMEs #AccountingAdvice #GrossProfit #NetProfit #CashFlowManagement #BusinessPlanning #EntrepreneurUK #SmallBusinessUK #ProfitMargins

Many UK business owners think employing someone only costs the salary. In reality, the true cost of employing someone in the UK is far higher. In this episode of The Profit Playbook, we break down the real financial, time and management costs you need to plan for before you hire.

👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/

You’ll learn

• Why salary is only part of the cost of employing someone

• The hidden recruitment costs business owners overlook

• How National Insurance and pensions impact your cash flow

• The real-time cost of managing and training staff

• Minimum wage changes and what they mean for employers

• When using a recruitment firm makes commercial sense

• How employee benefits affect attraction and retention

• How to forecast profitability before hiring

• When not employing anyone is actually the best decision

👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/

🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/true-cost-of-employing-someone/

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Most business owners miss valuable tax planning opportunities before 5 April. In this roundtable special, we walk through the key steps to reduce your tax bill, structure your income efficiently and avoid common year-end mistakes.

Read the full blog and download the free checklist: https://www.greenandco.com/year-end-tax-planning/

Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/

In this episode, we cover:
• Using your personal allowance and basic rate band
• Timing dividends correctly
• Child benefit tapering between sixty and eighty thousand
• Capital gains tax allowances and planning
• Salary, dividends and pension strategies
• Director’s loan account pitfalls
• Buying assets near year-end
• Crypto tax treatment
• EIS, SEIS and VCT tax advantages
• Inheritance Tax changes coming in 2026

If you would like advice tailored to your situation, our team are here to help.

Join Tracy Metcalfe, Susi French, and Ed Gooderham as they dissect the Autumn Budget and its practical implications for business owners, directors, landlords, and families.

This episode covers a wide range of topics including personal taxes, remuneration, savings and investment rules, estate planning, business investment incentives, people strategy, property taxes, electric vehicle road charges, fiscal drag, national minimum wage increases, salary sacrifice changes, directors' pay, rental and savings income tax, ISA investment requirements, VCT tax changes, capital gains tax reliefs, employee ownership trusts, and technical updates on incorporation relief and EBT loan settlements.

Equip yourself with essential knowledge to navigate the latest budget changes effectively.

00:00 Introduction to the Autumn Budget

00:49 Understanding Fiscal Drag and Personal Taxes

03:07 Impact of National Minimum Wage Increase

04:36 Changes in Salary Sacrifice and Director's Pay

11:29 Tax Implications for Rental and Savings Income

12:41 Updates on ISAs and Investment Strategies

16:49 Employee Ownership Trusts and Capital Gains Tax

18:54 Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief

27:15 Capital Allowances and Business Investments

34:37 Electric Vehicle Road Charges and Property Taxes

37:50 Technical Updates and Final Thoughts

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Join Green & Co’s panel as we unpack the biggest Inheritance Tax changes in years and set out clear actions for families, farmers and business owners.

You will learn:

• How the residence nil rate band taper works above £2 million

• What the APR and BPR change means and how the £1 million per person cap applies

• Why pensions are expected to fall within IHT from April 2027 and what that means for you

• Why mirror wills can waste relief, and what to consider instead

• Gifting, trusts and the seven-year clock, plus insurance to cover short-term risk

• Property businesses, furnished holiday lets changes, and common myths to avoid

• Deeds of variation, intestacy and lasting powers of attorney

Panel:

• Tracey Metcalfe

• Ed Gooderham

• Nick Park

• Susannah French

Who this helps:
SMEs, owner-managed businesses and farming families who want to grow, minimise tax and safeguard wealth.

If you want a tailored IHT review that aligns with your goals, get in touch with Green & Co. We will map your assets, review wills and pensions, and build a clear plan. Contact us - Accountants in Cwmbran, South Wales | Contact Green & CoDisclaimer:
This episode is for general guidance. It is not advice. Please take professional advice before acting.

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Thinking of selling your business but want your legacy to live on?In this episode of The Profit Playbook, host Scott Harris sits down with Ed Gooderham to explain how business owners can exit through a management buyout (MBO) by passing the reins to the very team that helped build the company.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/From structuring the deal and valuing your business to funding options and tax planning, Ed shares real-world examples of how MBOs work, the common pitfalls, and how to ensure the sale is fair and profitable.✅ How to plan years in advance to build cash and maximise value✅ Funding strategies including deferred payments and retained profits✅ The most tax-efficient ways to sell your shares✅ Key legal and financial steps to protect your payout🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/management-buyouts-a-sellers-guide/👉 Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwUT_JbSI1gac8j19865QlarFqDC8UbRLike | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessExit #ManagementBuyout #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessGrowth #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #UKBusiness #BusinessOwner #BusinessValue #SuccessionPlanning #SMEs

Want to charge more and stop competing on price? In this Profit Playbook episode, host Scott Harris sits down with brand strategist Matthew Barroccu (New Realm Creative) to unpack a practical 5-step brand strategy any SME can use to become the only choice in their market, even on a small budget.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/You’ll learn - Brand vs. logo: what a brand really is (mark + product + values & associations) - The 5-Step Brand Plan: Spirit → Focus → Different → Trend → Action - Onlyness positioning: how to be perceived as the only choice - Finding your focus: opportunity scoring and the Boston Matrix in plain English - Differentiation that sticks: the “lie your market believes” and how to break it - Ride the right trends: macro vs. micro (without chasing fads) - Customer journey mapping: turn strategy into actions that drive profit Real-world examples discussedLiquid Death, Five Guys, Apple, Peloton — plus how we applied these ideas at Green & Co.Contact Matthew Barroccu:

📧 matthew@newrealmcreative.co.uk

🌐 www.newrealmcreative.co.ukLearn more about working with us: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/👉 Watch next (playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwUT_JbSI1gac8j19865QlarFqDC8UbRLike | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo #BusinessGrowth #BrandStrategy #Branding #Differentiation #Pricing #CustomerJourney #MarketingStrategy

Thinking of buying the business you work for? In this episode of The Profit Playbook, host Scott Harris is joined by Ed Gooderham to break down how managers can step up from employee to owner through a management buyout (MBO)—often without needing upfront cash.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/From funding options and tax-efficient structures to valuing the business and negotiating terms, Ed shares real-world examples of how MBOs actually work, what to watch out for, and how to make sure the deal is fair for both sides.✅ How management buyouts can be funded with little or no upfront cash✅ The most tax-efficient way to structure a buyout✅ What to look for in valuations and due diligence✅ Why independent advice is essential before signing any deal🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/management-buyouts-a-buyers-guide/

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