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Untangling today's business issues. RSM’s podcast gives a voice to middle market businesses and a platform to educate and entertain. Designed for the intrigued business ear, The Loop is an upbeat podcast covering a range of financial subjects, news and topical issues. Using our own market professionals, RSM’s podcast gives an intelligent spin and our own expertise on everything from GDPR to the state of the manufacturing sector to help your business succeed.

Untangling today's business issues. RSM’s podcast gives a voice to middle market businesses and a platform to educate and entertain. Designed for the intrigued business ear, The Loop is an upbeat podcast covering a range of financial subjects, news and topical issues. Using our own market professionals, RSM’s podcast gives an intelligent spin and our own expertise on everything from GDPR to the state of the manufacturing sector to help your business succeed.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

Untangling today's business issues. RSM’s podcast gives a voice to middle market businesses and a platform to educate and entertain. Designed for the intrigued business ear, The Loop is an upbeat podcast covering a range of financial subjects, news and topical issues. Using our own market professionals, RSM’s podcast gives an intelligent spin and our own expertise on everything from GDPR to the state of the manufacturing sector to help your business succeed.

Twitter:

@RSMUK

Language:

English

Episodes

Is private equity misunderstood?

9/1/2021
Many businesses across the UK have been planning their future and considering what will set them up for success. For some, that decision could be a private equity investment. But private equity has had some bad press lately – so, why should you consider a private equity investment? In this episode, our resident host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel from RSM, Growth Capital Partners and Cloudsense to talk about all things private equity. The panel discusses what bringing on a private equity...

Duration:00:28:20

The art of cyber security

8/11/2021
Digital transformation has been a big focus for businesses over the past 18 months, with the coronavirus accelerating investment in all things digital. But the pandemic has also offered opportunities for criminals to launch sophisticated and dangerous cyber attacks. Back with season 2 part 2 of The Loop, our host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel of experts from RSM UK, Savills Plc and Merlin Entertainments, all of whom are on the front line of cyber security for their businesses. The experts...

Duration:00:31:08

Demystifying data analytics

12/16/2020
Businesses now produce and store a huge amount of data, but unlocking the knowledge it holds can be a challenge. Implementing a data analytics strategy is the key to finding out what your data can tell you about taking your business forward. Analytics experts from RSM talk to host Jon Cronin about getting the foundations right for implementing a data analytics strategy, how to get everyone in the business on board and how to unlock the knowledge inside your data.

Duration:00:26:57

The business benefits of RPA

11/11/2020
What could your people achieve if they were supported by digital colleagues that worked around the clock and never made a mistake? That’s what’s on offer with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), when you automate your repetitive and rules-based processes with software bots. In this episode, RSM’s Head of Automation Darren Mee and Associate Director Satvinder Bamra join resident host Jon Cronin to discuss the what, why, and how of RPA. Listen in to find out how your business could benefit from...

Duration:00:26:56

Restructuring a business for the future

10/15/2020
Restructuring a business often isn’t the doom and gloom story you might expect. In this episode of the Loop our panel of experts discuss the misconceptions around debt restructurings, and what is key to affording your business the best opportunity for its future.

Duration:00:22:51

The economic impact of coronavirus

8/12/2020
How damaging will the economic impact of coronavirus be? With billions of people all over the world in lockdown, whole sectors of the economy at a standstill, and a global jobs crisis looming, how can middle-market businesses make it through? In this episode, resident host Jon Cronin is joined by RSM UK partner Simon Hart and Joe Brusuelas, the chief economist at RSM US. Listen in as Jon, Simon, and Joe explain the economic impact of coronavirus and give practical advice for adapting your...

Duration:00:31:54

Untangling finance and innovation in manufacturing

3/5/2020
We're in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution and data has taken centre stage as a gateway commodity for future business success. Getting the right finance solutions in place to ensure your business can grow, innovate and remain competitive in the global markets is key in any sector, but has come to the forefront as an issue for manufacturing companies in the UK. Given recent developments in the economy and Brexit, in this episode we welcome Tim Figures, Make UK’s Director of...

Duration:00:22:12

Untangling tech start-ups

1/15/2020
The tech sector is one of the UK’s fastest growing markets. While it’s promising to see tech businesses flourishing nationwide, there are numerous challenges that face start-up and scale-up founders, including access to funding, building a network and maintaining a competitive working environment. New founders often do not have the necessary business management experience to foresee these obstacles, which is why in this latest episode we’ve put together an expert panel to discuss the key...

Duration:00:27:12

Untangling IR35 off-payroll working rules

11/28/2019
IR35 is the word on everyone’s lips at the moment, but what is it all about? The UK government’s anti-avoidance tax legislation is expected to take effect next year, with confirmation that off-payroll rules first introduced to the public sector, will now be amended and extended to the private sector. Recently, in the wake of the government’s tax crackdown, a number of high-profile businesses started culling contractors, in what the press are calling the ‘IR35 Blame Game’. It seems there is...

Duration:00:23:03

Untangling the boardroom

10/30/2019
In our sixth episode of The Loop, RSM’s Matt Humphrey, Hannah Gibson-Patel and the Governance Forum’s Karl George discuss the importance of establishing effective corporate governance to ensure a sustainable future for any organisation. They also delve into some of the fundamental mistakes that can result in a lack of trust in the boardroom. For practical advice on what Boards can do to secure a sustainable, ethical future for their organisation tune in to this podcast.

Duration:00:28:14

Untangling tax to tackle climate change

10/4/2019
Climate change is a global emergency. We’ve just come out of a summer of extreme weather; UK-wide climate change protests; and significant announcements from the government committing to ambitious zero carbon targets by 2050. This all points to a need for wholesale reform of energy consumption in the UK, and across the globe. But are businesses ready to adopt a carbon neutral approach to operations; and how can tax help to deliver sustainable change? If you want to know more about how...

Duration:00:28:15

Untangling International Business

9/2/2019
Overseas expansion is an appealing growth pathway for many businesses. However, the associated challenges require solutions built on foresight and efficient planning. Have you taken into consideration what the tax implications are? What are your plans for hiring and retaining an international workforce? Do you understand the nuances of local business culture and etiquette in your target country? RSM’s international tax specialist, Claire Spence, and head of transactions, Rob Donaldson,...

Duration:00:22:59

Untangling trade Beyond Brexit

7/22/2019
Brexit is a disruptor. Whether its impacting today’s operations and decision making, or future trade or investment, Brexit is disrupting businesses today; but are you ready? Do you have an EORI number to allow you to trade beyond Brexit? Have you mapped your supply chain to mitigate risk? What will happen to interest rates in the event of a no deal Brexit? And how will macro political events and trade tariffs impact your business? If you want to know more about how a no deal Brexit might...

Duration:00:36:11

Untangling workforce issues

6/17/2019
Untangling the pressing issue of securing a future workforce in the manufacturing sector with RSM’s Mike Thornton and David Gibbens, and our host Jon Cronin. In this episode, we discuss real life workforce scenarios to deliver practical advice on how to manage workforce needs for now and in the future. If you want to know how to address the skills gap through retaining existing talent and attracting new skills; whilst embedding flexible working into your culture, then this is the podcast...

Duration:00:23:59

Untangling GDPR

5/14/2019
In the first episode, we delve into the complex world of GDPR with RSM’s Sheila Pancholi and Steve Snaith, and our host Jon Cronin, where they discuss real life GDPR scenarios to deliver practical advice on how companies manage a data breach. If you want to know how to manage a data breach, mitigate the risk of a ransomware attack or make sure your data is protected, this is the episode for you. Take a listen and subscribe to stay in the Loop on your favourite podcast platform.

Duration:00:23:32