Profit Playbook

Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors

The Profit Playbook is your go-to podcast for boosting cash flow, cutting tax, and building a more profitable business. Brought to you by Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors, we share practical tips, real client stories, and expert insights to help you make smarter financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, every episode is packed with strategies you can use straight away. If you want to feel more confident with your numbers and take control of your business finances, this podcast is for you.

Episodes

  1. SEP 23

    #8 - Your Managers Could Be Your Retirement Fund

    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

    13 min

  2. SEP 9

    #7 - 7 Brand Errors Costing You Profit

    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

    43 min

  3. AUG 26

    #6 - Buy Out Your Boss Without Cash

    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/ Like | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #IncomeStreams #SmallBusinessTips #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo #BusinessExit #ManagementBuyout #BusinessGrowth #BusinessValue

    12 min

  4. AUG 12

    #5 - Why 48% of Business Owners Fail at Exit Planning

    Thinking of selling your business? In this episode of The Profit Playbook, host Scott Harris is joined by Ed Gooderham to unpack the biggest mistakes owners make with exit planning and how to avoid losing thousands (or even millions) when it’s time to step away.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/From management buyouts to third-party sales and passing the business to family, Ed shares real-world examples of what works, what doesn’t, and how to structure a deal in the most tax-efficient way possible.✅ Understand the different types of exit strategies✅ Learn how to maximise your business value before selling✅ Discover how to prepare your management team for succession✅ Avoid the common pitfalls that can derail a sale🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/i-want-to-exit-my-business/Like | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #IncomeStreams #SmallBusinessTips #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo #ExitPlanning #BusinessExit #ManagementBuyout #SellYourBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessGrowth #BusinessValue #EBITDA

    14 min

  5. JUL 29

    #4 - The Cash Flow Trap No One Warned You About

    Is your business profitable on paper but still struggling with cash flow? In this episode of The Profit Playbook, Scott Harris breaks down the working capital cycle, the crucial formula that explains why money isn’t hitting your bank account when you need it most.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/Scott explains the simple formula behind the working capital cycle and why it's often the hidden reason businesses run out of cash. Using a real-world bakery example, you’ll learn how to calculate your cycle and, more importantly, how to fix it.✅ Understand the working capital cycle in plain English✅ Learn how long it takes to get paid (and why it matters)✅ Six practical ways to improve cash flow today📥 Download your FREE Working Capital Cycle Guide: https://www.greenandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Working-Capital-Cycle-A-Practical-Guide-to-Improving-Business-Cash-Flow.pdf🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/working-capital-cycle/👉 Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwUT_JbSI1gac8j19865QlarFqDC8UbRLike | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #IncomeStreams #SmallBusinessTips #RevenueAnalysis #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo #Cashflow #WorkingCapitalCycle

    7 min

  6. JUL 15

    #3 - The Simple Tax Credit That Puts £££ Back Into Your Business

    Did you know your business could be missing out on thousands in R&D tax relief? In this episode of The Profit Playbook Podcast, we break down how R&D tax credits work and how they can put money straight back into your business. Scott Harris is joined by Adam Park from Zest R&D to explain: ✅ What qualifies as research and development (R&D) ✅ How to claim R&D tax relief easily ✅ Common mistakes that cost businesses moneyContact Adam Park:📧 adam@zest.tax🌐 www.zest.tax 👉Download our FREE R&D Tax Relief Guide: https://www.greenandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/How-to-Claim-RD-Tax-Relief.pdf 🌐 Learn more about claiming R&D tax credits: https://www.greenandco.com/r-d-tax-relief/ Like | Share | Subscribe #ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #IncomeStreams #SmallBusinessTips #RevenueAnalysis #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo

    20 min

  7. JUL 1

    #2 - One Simple Change Could Save You Thousands in Tax

    We're back with Episode 2 of The Profit Playbook Podcast! 🎙️In this episode of The Profit Playbook, Scott is once again joined by Ed Gooderham from Green & Co Accountants to break down remuneration planning and why it matters for every business owner. From salary and dividends to company benefits, pensions, and rent, learn how to extract cash from your business in the most tax-efficient way.✅ Discover common tax-saving opportunities that many owners miss✅ Understand the pros and cons of different extraction methods✅ Hear practical examples that could help you plan smarterDownload our FREE guide: https://www.greenandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/How-to-Take-Money-Out-of-Your-Business-Guide.pdf.Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/i-want-to-maximise-my-remuneration/Don’t forget to follow the show for more practical tips on boosting profit, reducing tax, and building a business that works for you.Like | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #Business #SmallBusiness #SMEs

    13 min

  8. JUN 17

    #1 - £7M Turnover… and Still Losing Money?!

    Turnover means NOTHING if your income streams aren’t making a profit. In our very first episode of The Profit Playbook, Ed Gooderham dives into the brutal truth behind business finances — and why so many companies bring in big revenue but still struggle to grow. We break down: The £7M business that was losing money on most of its income streams Why “perfect” profit margins don’t exist The biggest financial mistake growing businesses make What your accountant should be telling you This isn’t fluff, it’s honest, practical advice to help you take control of your cash flow, streamline your income, and make your business actually work for you. 📘 Download our free guide: How to Optimise your Income Streams - How to Optimise Your Income Streams 🌐 Learn more about the podcast and our services: www.greenandco.com/profitplaybook If you found this helpful: Like the video Share it with others Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes Thanks for tuning in to The Profit Playbook.

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The Profit Playbook is your go-to podcast for boosting cash flow, cutting tax, and building a more profitable business. Brought to you by Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors, we share practical tips, real client stories, and expert insights to help you make smarter financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, every episode is packed with strategies you can use straight away. If you want to feel more confident with your numbers and take control of your business finances, this podcast is for you.

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