Episode 100 - Honest Conversations: The UK Budget’s Impact on Business Owners

Introducing our 100th(!) episode of ON AIR: With Owen – our podcast series for honest conversations about starting and scaling your own business, hosted by our Founder & CEO, Owen Richards, and his new co-host, Neil Finnie.

Meet Your Hosts: Owen Richards and Neil Finnie

Owen Richards hails from Kent and began his sales career at Forrest Marketing Group in Sydney. After an 8-year stint, Owen returned to the UK and co-founded Air Marketing Group, growing it into a powerhouse offering specialist B2B sales and marketing solutions to businesses across the globe. Known for his relentless positivity and strategic foresight, Owen brings a wealth of experience and a knack for big ideas to the podcast.

Neil Finnie is your quintessential ‘wabi-sabi entrepreneur’ – flawed but beautiful in approach. With over 25 years of experience in nurturing businesses around his passions, from co-working spaces to professional development agencies, Neil’s unique perspective enriches our discussions, making each episode a treasure trove of insights.

What to Expect in this Week’s Episode

Neil is back, and he and Owen are diving straight into the UK budget announcement and its profound impact on businesses.

• The Business Bottom Line: From national insurance increases to minimum wage adjustments and higher business rates, how will companies cope with these rising costs?
• A New Monthly Bill: With little time and limited information to prepare, businesses face a financial burden they didn’t account for last year.
• Jobs and the Future Workforce: What does the budget mean for job creation amid pressures from AI, outsourcing, and escalating employment costs?
• Employee Rights at Day One: We discuss how this impacts startups and businesses trying to get off the ground.
• Retirement on Hold: For business owners nearing retirement, the new tax ratio is a game-changer, leaving less time to plan for the future.

Where and When to tune in

Catch new episodes every Wednesday:
Watch: On YouTube or via Air Marketing’s Knowledge Hub.
Listen: On Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Deezer, and more.

Join us as we dive deep into the dynamics of running a business in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical advice, our podcast is your gateway to becoming more adept in the business arena.

Warning: Contains swearing