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The Business Finance Podcast

Phil and Jack from The Best Finance Group

29 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Phil sits down with Jon Fry, Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Elite Financial Consulting in Bristol. They explore why business owners should seek financial advice early, covering pensions, protection, cash flow and building long-term wealth. Jon shares practical tips for business owners on the following: ✅ Why thinking your business sale will fund your retirement is risky ✅ How to protect your business and family if the unexpected happe...

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In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Phil sits down with Jon Fry, Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Elite Financial Consulting in Bristol. They explore why business owners should seek financial advice early, covering pensions, protection, cash flow and building long-term wealth. Jon shares practical tips for business owners on the following: ✅ Why thinking your business sale will fund your retirement is risky ✅ How to protect your business and family if the unexpected happe...

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Episodes (20/29)

The Business Finance Podcast

Why Every UK Business Owner Needs Independent Financial Advice (Before It’s Too Late)!

In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Phil sits down with Jon Fry, Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) at Elite Financial Consulting in Bristol. They explore why business owners should seek financial advice early, covering pensions, protection, cash flow and building long-term wealth. Jon shares practical tips for business owners on the following: ✅ Why thinking your business sale will fund your retirement is risky ✅ How to protect your business and family if the unexpected happe...

1 week ago

18 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

Why Your Accountant Should be Your Business Partner!

Is your accountant only talking to you once a year? If all you’re getting is basic bookkeeping and a year-end tax return, you’re missing out on the real value that modern accountancy support can bring to your business. In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Travell, Founder and CEO of Virgate.co.uk. Virgate is a trusted partner of The Best Finance Group, they are an accountancy practice that does far more than standard compliance work. Sarah explains h...

1 week ago

18 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) How we funded a £6.5 Million Acquisition Deal

Welcome back to The Business Finance Podcast, brought to you by The Best Finance Group. We are your weekly go-to source for expert insights, real-life case studies, and the latest updates in the world of UK business finance. In this episode, Phil Murphy and Jack Seymour share a real-life business acquisition success story that nearly didn’t happen, until the right funding structure made all the difference. You’ll discover how a recruitment company in the construction sector was succe...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) Inside The Deal Room: Business Brokers Reveal How Deals REALLY Get Done

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE LIVE: 🚨 Inside a £5M Business Acquisition: How the Deal Was Structured & Closed Ever wondered what really happens in the deal room? Get the inside story on Episode #26 of The Business Finance Podcast We’re back with another episode of The Business Finance Podcast, brought to you by The Best Finance Group. This week, Phil and Jack are giving you a front-row seat to the inner workings of real business funding deals, from initial enquiry to completion. There are thr...

3 months ago

9 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Value — Avoid These Profit-Killing Mistakes!

Hello! In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, we sit down with Chris Spratling, author of the Amazon Best Selling Book - The Exit Roadmap, this is the best book we have ever read on the subject of selling your business. Chris is a seasoned entrepreneur, business growth and exit advisor and now an Amazon Best Selling Author. With decades of experience building, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses, Chris now helps business owners navigate the complex process of selling thei...

3 months ago

28 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) Struggling with Cash Flow? VAT Loans & Business Funding Tips!

🚨 New Podcast Episode – Season 2 Finale! 🎙️ Struggling with cash flow or facing a large VAT bill? You're not alone and we've got practical solutions that are helping UK businesses right now. In the final episode of Season 2 of The Business Finance Podcast, Phil and Jack review the key finance strategies we’ve covered this season, including: ✅ Smart ways to fund startups and acquisitions ✅Real-world solutions to cash flow gaps ✅ How VAT and corporation tax loans are helping businesses stay ...

4 months ago

8 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) Top Tips for Buying a Business - Funding, Deal Structure & What to Avoid

🚨 Thinking About Buying a Business? Here’s What You Need to Know 👇 🎙️ In the latest episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Jack Seymour and Phil Murphy break down how to buy a business in the UK — from spotting opportunities to structuring the deal and securing funding. ✅ Why acquisition can beat organic growth ✅ What to look for when assessing a business for sale ✅ Key red flags to avoid 🚩 ✅ Funding strategies — even if you don’t have upfront capital 💰 ✅ How ABL, invoice finance & ref...

4 months ago

10 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

LIVE from NACFB Expo 2025 | Commercial Finance Tips, Lender Interviews & New Products

🎙️ LIVE from the NACFB Expo 2025! | Business Finance Podcast | Best Finance Group 💼💡 In this special episode of the Business Finance Podcast, we hit the floor of the NACFB Expo (National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers) — the UK’s leading event for commercial finance professionals. 🚀 We were there to do what we do best — stay ahead of the curve and connect with a wide variety of lenders to ensure our clients always have access to the widest range of commercial finance solutions av...

5 months ago

9 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) Selling Your Business? Do this to avoid costly mistakes & boost Your sale price!

Thinking about selling your business in the near future?🏢💼 In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, we dive into the top questions business owners ask before selling — from how much your business is worth, how to maximise the value of your business and how to avoid slowing down the sale process. ✅ What you’ll learn in this episode: • 🔍 How to value your business and what factors impact price • 📦 How to get your business ready for sale (and what buyers look for) • ⏳ What slows down ...

5 months ago

10 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

How to Finance an MBI: Key Questions Answered – Expert Q&A & Live MBI Case Study

🎙 The Business Finance Podcast | Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) Explained 📅 New Episodes Every Friday | 🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Jack Seymour and Phil Murphy dive into the world of Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) — a powerful acquisition strategy for entrepreneurs and investors. If you're exploring business acquisitions or want to understand the difference between MBIs and MBOs, this episode is packed with practical insights, expert guidance...

5 months ago

12 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

How to Finance an MBO: Most Common Questions Answered - Expert Q&A & Live MBO Case Study

How to Finance an MBO: Most Common Questions Answered - Expert Q&A & Live MBO Case Study 💼💰 In this video, we dive deep into the world of Management Buyouts (MBOs) and answer the most commonly asked questions about financing an MBO. If you're considering an MBO or just want to understand how the process works, this expert-led session will give you all the insights you need. 📊🎥 We’ll cover key topics such as: 🔹 What is an MBO? 🔹 What are the most common funding options for an MBO? 🔹 ...

6 months ago

10 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) Your Business Finance Challenges Solved! 5 Great Solutions to Fund Your Business!

This episode of The Business Finance Podcast is a Q and A special! Phil and Jack discuss five very different enquiries we've received in the last week, giving examples of the challenges faced and the solutions we have implemented or recommended. 1 - A client looking to use purchase a machine via Asset Finance, to help service a new contract. The challenge is that revenue will not come in for a few months, so they needed a way to put as little cash down as possible. We discuss zer...

7 months ago

13 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) Meet The Lender! Discover how an Invoice Finance Lender assesses your application for funding!

This week, we are delighted to have our first external guest on The Business Finance Podcast. We had a great conversation with Ian Keevil-Smith, Sales Director at Skipton Business Finance, part of the Skipton Group. We wanted to speak to an #invoicefinance lender that we place clients with regularly, that have a very good range of different funding solutions. This includes standard #invoicefactoring and #invoicediscounting, Skipton Select which is an interest only/bundled fee product and on...

8 months ago

16 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) How To Release Cash From Your Pension Or Equity From Your House To Invest!

Hello, in this episode we look at three interesting business finance cases that we are working on: A new client looking to buy a business by releasing cash from his pension An existing client looking to release equity from his house to help purchase two buy to lets An asset finance deal for a huge concrete pump imported from Germany Join Phil and Jack as they discuss these cases, hopefully giving you a really good insight into how we can help as your business finance broker. ...

9 months ago

13 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

(Audio) How To Fund Your B2B Start Up - Three Great Solutions!

Hello and welcome to The Business Finance Podcast Series 2 Episode 3! We're on location this week at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. Home of the 2010 Ryder Cup. In this episode we discuss three different companies that need help funding their business to business start ups: A food importer looking to leverage the equity in his investment properties to fund his food importing business A Vinyl Manufacturer, needing help with cashflow to help with upfront costs and ongoing ca...

9 months ago

10 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

Raise Cash Against Your Credit Card Takings - Grow Your Business Using A Merchant Cash Advance!

Welcome to Series 2 Episode 2 of The Business Finance Podcast! In this episode we look at how businesses that take card payments whether in store or online, can borrow money against monthly takings with a Merchant Cash Advance. This is particularly helpful for business owners that haven't been trading very long and wouldn't yet qualify for an unsecured business loan. You could even get an advance of up to 2 x your monthly takings, after just three months in business. Jack...

9 months ago

8 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

Audio Version - How to grow your business in 2025 using Business Finance and Acquisitions!

Hello! We’re back for season 2 of The Business Finance Podcast! In the first episode we’ll be discussing growing your business in 2025. Phil’s been watching the TV Show Yellowstone so he’s discussing how you need to protect your customers like John Dutton protects the Dutton Ranch! For fans of the tv show, this means taking your competitors to the Train Station! We discuss growing your business through acquisitions, how an external acquisition of one of your key customers coul...

9 months ago

13 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

Review your business finances and save thousands of pounds! Series 1 Review of The Business Finance Podcast!

Hello, Episode 12 is the final episode of The Business Finance Podcast Series 1. We are reviewing each of the 11 episodes we have released so far and the theme this week therefore is reviewing your finance facilities. As we look back through the episodes we are highlighting the key takeaways from each show, including the following: • Benefits of The Growth Guarantee Scheme • Using Invoice Finance for Start-ups and Growing Businesses • Using Corporation Tax and Vat Loans...

11 months ago

18 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

The best way to Protect Your Business from BAD DEBTS - The Business Finance Podcast #11

In this episode we look ahead to a challenging 2025 for business owners. While most businesses will be looking for ways to protect their profits margins, we discuss why protecting your revenue should also be a key consideration. With insolvencies at a 12 year high and bad debts becoming a major threat to businesses, we look at how to protect your company with Bad Debt Protection. We also include some case studies and some recent quotes, to give our audience an idea of the fees involved. We...

11 months ago

13 minutes

The Business Finance Podcast

Financing Secrets to Make Your Recruitment Business Boom in 2025!

Hello! In this week's podcast we are looking at the world of Recruitment Finance! Whether you place permanent staff or temp staff only, or if you do a combination of both, this episode will explain exactly how it works and the best way to go about setting up a Recruitment Finance Facility. We also look at how to fund invoices from International placements and we also have our Deal of the Week, which is how we save a Temp Recruitment business £60,000 on annual fees!!!!! If you would ...

11 months ago

18 minutes