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Business Without BS
Hosted by Oury Clark · EN
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Why Fundraising Is Broken - How Founders Waste Time & Miss the Right Investors
Apr 801:32:06Tap to summarizeEP 415 with guest co-host Andrew Craig.Fundraising isn’t a numbers game, it’s a targeting problem.In this episode, Shipshape VC founder Daniel Sawko explains why startups waste hundreds of hours pitching the wrong investors, how “zombie funds” distort the market, and why blasting your deck to 10,000 investors destroys focus.We unpack information asymmetry, interest rate impacts, UK vs US capital markets, and how founders should actually build investor relationships.If you're raising seed, Series A or beyond, this is your real-world fundraising masterclass.Key themes:Startup fundraising strategyVenture capitalRaising seed fundingHow to raise money for startupVC mistakesUK startup funding crisis, investor targetingFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebook
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Dodge Woodall on Entrepreneurship, Hustle Culture and Bournemouth 7s Festival
Apr 101:22:07Tap to summarizeEP 414 - Dodge Woodall reveals how he mortgaged his family home during the 2008 financial crisis to launch what became the 30,000-person Bournemouth 7s Festival.From growing up above a pub to building and scaling multiple businesses, this is a raw masterclass in risk-taking, resilience, and real entrepreneurship.We cover:• Why entrepreneurship is an extreme sport• Risk addiction and betting everything• Scaling a festival brand without investment• Why most people shouldn’t start a business• The power of phone calls over emailsIf you’re serious about business, leadership, or starting up - this episode is essential viewing.Follow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebook
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The Real Impact of the Employment Rights Act
Mar 3101:26:09Tap to summarizeEP 413 - The UK’s new Employment Rights Act is being framed as a major step forward for workers.But what happens when stronger protections collide with the realities of hiring, risk, and running a business?In this episode, we sit down with leading employment lawyers to unpack the biggest changes: from the reduction in unfair dismissal thresholds to new restrictions on “fire and rehire,” and longer tribunal timelines.For large corporations, these shifts may be manageable.For SMEs - which create the majority of UK jobs - the implications could be far more significant.We explore the unintended consequences of well-meaning policy:Will businesses become more cautious about hiring?Does reducing flexibility increase risk?And could this ultimately impact job creation?This is a grounded, practical conversation about how employment law works in the real world and what both employers and employees need to understand as the rules change.Chapters:00:00 New Rights - Big Risks01:51 Meet Oury Clark's Employment Law Experts02:07 Is It Good or Bad03:15 Why This Act Exists04:45 Top Changes Overview05:03 Unfair Dismissal Cut06:17 Tribunal Deadlines Extended07:20 Sexual Harassment Duties08:40 Fire and Rehire Ban10:48 Redundancy Rules Tighten12:21 Fair Work Agency Powers13:23 April Changes Rundown14:50 Unfair Dismissal Deep Dive17:36 Hiring Gets Harder19:44 Contracting and EOR Rise28:34 Tribunals Backlog and ACAS32:03 AI Fuels More Claims36:59 Compensation Cap Removed42:09 Any Upsides to Reform44:25 Fire and Rehire Explained45:12 Fire and Rehire Basics46:04 Five Fair Dismissal Reasons46:57 SOSR and Business Change50:38 New Rules and Restricted Variations53:23 Tribunals and Enforcement Delays54:42 Performance Management Reality56:47 Protected Conversations Explained01:01:21 SSP Changes and Sickness Absence01:05:20 Occupational Health and Return Plans01:07:57 Sexual Harassment Duties Expand01:14:51 Practical Steps Before April01:19:14 Growth Concerns and Global Competition01:24:29 Myths Rapid Fire01:25:45 Final Thanks and Sign OffFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebook
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EP 117 - Michelle Kvello: "Never ask advice from someone who hasn't been where you want to go"
Aug 23, 2022Tap to summarizeMeet Michelle Kvello, Founder of Lantern Partners, a CFO advisory firm with the objective of propelling fast-growing businesses to success. Named one of the top 50 women in accounting in 2021 by Ignition, and a finalist for CFO of the year 2022 (Australian Accounting Awards), Michelle is not only highly regarded in the Finance and CFO space, but she is also passionate about using her voice and her stories to support women in the industry, and support individuals moving from corporate roles into their consulting dream.Michelle's expertise lies in helping businesses understand and harness their financials. She contributes fundamental strategic and commercial finance advice and provides hands-on support to ensure businesses achieve their goals.Check out Michelle Kvello's recommendations:"How I Built This Podcast" by Guy Raz"The Lorraine Murphy Show" (Podcast)"Kermode and Mayo’s Take Podcast"BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
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