With the cut to Level 7 apprenticeship funding now confirmed, Richard Hattersley explains what it means for firms and training across the profession. He shares reactions from professional bodies and considers the long-term impact of the decision. Tom Herbert looks at the shift in focus from vendors and investors, from small business cloud accounting to the mid-market. He breaks down what “mid-market” means, why interest is growing and how the competition is shaping up. Herbert outlines three key categories and who fits where before the team asks: who has it the hardest? Though it almost feels taboo to mention on this podcast, Matthew Ord introduces the brand new Progressive Firm Podcast, which is out now. Episode one focuses on growth and Ord recaps the first episode – what was discussed, who joined and how it went. He also gives a sneak peek at what’s coming in episode two, so keep an eye out.