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The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better Business
Want to build a better business without the overwhelm? The 3Bz Podcast is your weekly 15-minute reset, designed to help you move from reactive and uncertain to clear, structured and in control. Hosted by multi-award winning business owner and founder of A B C S UK, Stephanie Marshall FICB PM.Dip, this podcast goes beyond the numbers to explore what it really takes to run a business properly. Each episode delivers practical insights, honest conversations and no-nonsense advice on the real…
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EP129 - Future-Proofing Your Business: AI Integration Simplified
AI isn’t coming, it’s already here. But if the thought of integrating it into your business makes you want to launch your laptop out the window, this episode…
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EP128 - The Side Hustle Lie: Why You Don’t Need 5 Incomes to Succeed
We’ve been sold the dream of stacking side hustles like trophies. But if you’re overwhelmed, stretched too thin, and wondering why none of it feels…
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EP127 - The Carbon Footprint of Bookkeeping with Kathryn Frimond
In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I’m joined by sustainability expert Kathryn Frimond to look at how bookkeepers can make their practices (and their…
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EP126 - The Tax Bill Is Coming: How to Stop Panicking and Start Planning
Another year, another tax bill panic? In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly why your tax bill always feels like a shock, and what you…
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EP125 - "Can I Claim That?”: Business Expenses You Should and Shouldn’t Be Claiming
Business expenses shouldn’t be a guessing game. In this week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I’m cutting through the confusion and giving you the no-nonsense…
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EP124 - VAT: Are You Charging It, Avoiding It or Just Ignoring It?
VAT confuses a lot of business owners, but ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. In this episode, I break down what VAT actually is, when you need to register…
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EP123 - The 5 Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know (And Actually Understand)
Not a numbers person? Doesn’t matter. There are 5 key numbers every business owner should have a handle on. No jargon, no spreadsheets, just clear insight into…
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EP122 - Profit Does Not Equal Cash: Why You Feel Broke Even When You’re Making Money
You’ve made a profit in your business, so why does your bank account still feel empty? In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I’m breaking down the difference…
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EP121 - HMRC’s Digital Roadmap Explained: What You Need to Know in 2025
Think Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax is just around the corner? Not anymore. In this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I break down HMRC’s updated…
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EP120 - What If Your Business Is Doing More Harm Than You Think? with Kathryn Frimond
The Sustainability Conversation Every Business Owner Needs to Hear You’ve gone paperless. You recycle. Maybe you even buy eco packaging. But what if your…
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EP119 - The Restrained Introvert: Why Slow Isn’t Stuck (and How to Make Steady Work for You)
If you’ve ever been told you’re too quiet, too slow to act, or need to “just go for it”, then this episode is for you. In the final part of our introvert…
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EP118 - The Anxious Introvert: Overthinking, Overpreparing and Still Not Feeling Ready
Anxious introverts don’t just like their own space, their minds often won’t switch off, even when they’re alone. If you find yourself replaying conversations…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP117 - The Thinking Introvert: Big Ideas Are Great, But You Need a Plan
Got a notebook full of ideas but struggle to press go on any of them? You might be a Thinking Introvert, and this episode is for you. In part two of our…
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EP116 - The Social Introvert: You Don’t Need to Be Loud to Be Seen
If you can be social but find it draining... If you love real connection but hate constant visibility... You might just be a Social Introvert (and this episode…
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EP115 - Not All Introverts Are The Same: The 4 Types That Could Change How You Run Your Business
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not a natural salesperson” or avoided showing up online because it feels draining, then this episode is for you. In EP115 of The…
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EP114 – The Red Flags We Spot in New Clients (That You Can Avoid)
In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the most common red flags we see when new clients come to A B C S UK for bookkeeping or…
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EP113 - The Art of Cartooning in Business with Neil Kerber
In this week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast, I’m joined by legendary cartoonist Neil Kerber whose work has been featured in everything from Private Eye to The…
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EP112 - You Don’t Need to Be Big to Be Ready for Big Support
Think you're “not ready” for a bookkeeper or accountant because your business is still small? Think again. In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, we’re…
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EP111 - Understanding Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTDIT)
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is coming, but what does it actually mean for self-employed business owners and landlords? In this episode, I’m breaking down…
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EP110 - 34 Things I've Learned At 34 (Part 3)
Here’s the final part of the series; the last of the 34 things I’ve learned by 34. We’re ending on a mix of mindset shifts, honest lessons and the kind of…
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EP109 - 34 Things I've Learned At 34 (Part 2)
We’re back for Part 2, picking up where we left off with the next chunk of 34 things I’ve learned by 34; from the messy middle of business to the things no one…
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EP108 - 34 Things I've Learned At 34 (Part 1)
This one’s a bit of a reflective ramble in the best way. I recently turned 34 and put together a post on LinkedIn about 34 things I’ve learned so far in life…
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EP107 - National Insurance Changes; What You Need To Know
This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie Marshall breaking down the latest National Insurance changes and what they actually mean for UK…
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EP106 - Being Unemployable with Nicole Louise Geddes
This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie Marshall joined by Nicole Louise Geddes, founder of Manic Stage Productions and Performerpreneur…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessTrailer - The 3Bz Podcast [2025]
Welcome to The 3Bz Podcast; the no-nonsense podcast for business owners who are tired of being told there’s only one way to succeed. Hosted by Stephanie…
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EP105 - Spring Statement Summary 2025
This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie Marshall breaking down the key points from the Spring Statement 2025 and what it means for UK small…
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EP104 - This is Your Permission to Do Business Your Way
This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast marks the final episode of Series 2 and host Stephanie Marshall is getting honest about what it really means to build a…
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EP103: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Scale Your Business
This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie Marshall tackling one of the biggest barriers to business growth...yourself! If you’ve ever thought…
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EP102 - Why No One Cares About Your Business as Much as You Do
Have you ever felt frustrated that your employees don’t put in the same effort you do? Or that your customers don’t fully appreciate all the hard work behind…
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EP101 - The Truth About Work Life Balance; Is It Even Possible as a Business Owner?
This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie Marshall tackling the myth of work life balance as a business owner. We’re constantly told we need…
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EP100 - 100% Changed, 100% The Same
100 episodes already?! This week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast is a special one as host Stephanie Marshall reflects on the journey so far. From the very first…
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EP99 - AI; Should We Have to Declare It?
Are you tired of being forced to reveal every tool you use in your business? This week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie candidly discuss the…
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EP98 - The Biggest Financial Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your business finances? From cash flow struggles to pricing pitfalls, many business owners make costly mistakes without even…
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EP97 - Finance 4 Life
After over a year in the making, Host Stephanie has released her first book, Finance 4 Life. In this episode, she shares insight into each chapter and explains…
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EP96 - Self-Assessment; Payments on Account
The end of January is almost here and this week’s episode is the 4th and final part of the self-assessment series; payments. Payments on accounts catch out 90%…
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EP95 - Self-Assessment Out; Expenses That Can Be Claimed
In the last 2 episodes we've covered who needs to submit a self-assessment and what income needs to be declared. Following this theme, this week's episode…
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EP94 - Self-Assessment In; What Types of Income Do You Report?
We know Tax Returns can be complex so this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie detail the different types of income including those that are…
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EP93 - Self-Assessment Who?
This week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie discuss who needs to submit a self-assessment tax return as the January deadline quickly approaches…
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EP92 - The #365 Challenge
The first episode of 2025 and Host Stephanie discusses the #365 Challenge posted by TV Presenter and Entrepreneur Jake Humphrey. It's a new way of reviewing…
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EP91 - Marketing Masterstrokes: 2024's Best Bits
2024 has seen us have conversations with some incredible guests and this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast showcases some marketing golden nuggets from 3…
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EP90 - 3 Mistakes I Made In 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, social media will be full of everyone's 2024 highlights. Business (and Life) is a rollercoaster and by sharing the good, the…
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EP89 - Breaking Down the Employer's National Insurance Changes
This week's episode sees Host Stephanie break down the Class 1 Employer's National Insurance changes that were announced in the UK's Autumn Budget 2024 and how…
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EP88 - Communication, Communication, Communication
90% of businesses fall down when it comes to communication and in this week's episode, Host Stephanie discussed the 3 key areas to review when looking to build…
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EP87 - How Perfectionism Could Be Costing You Your Business
Perfectionism might seem like a badge of honour, but in reality, it could be holding you back from success. In this week’s episode of The 3Bz Podcast, Host…
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EP86 - Celebrating Success to build a better business
Following host Stephanie's LUCA Award win last week, this week's episode sees Stephanie share how winning an award can boost your business as well as how to…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP85 - Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs with Jo O'Neil
This week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie joined by Jo O'Neil as they discuss tips to help disabled entrepreneurs to build their businesses as…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP84 - LinkedIn for All Business Owners with Ashley Leeds
This week's episode sees the 15 minute LinkedIn guy meet the 15 minute girl! Tune in to this episode to reframe your opinions on LinkedIn; especially if you…
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EP83 - Autumn Budget Summary 2024
Following yesterday's UK Autumn Budget, this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie share the changes which she thinks will affect businesses…
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EP82 - Aaron Patrick Takeover - Personal Branding
The 3Bz Podcast host Stephanie challenged Aaron Patrick to see if he could create a 15 minute episode, a challenge made trickier thanks to Aaron's experience…
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EP81 - Handling Customer Feedback and Complaints with Ease
This week’s episode sees Stephanie deep dive into how to handle complaints and feedback with ease. Following on from last week’s episode, The 3Bz Podcast sees…
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EP80 - Enhancing Customer Experience
In this week's episode, host Stephanie shares actionable strategies you can implement immediately to enhance your customer experience w and help you stand out…
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EP79 - Building your employees
This week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie discuss the often-ignored topic of employee development and training. If you want to build a better…
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EP78 - C P What? Continued Professional Development Explained
This week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast see Host Stephanie discuss all thing CPD including what is CPD? why all business owners should be doing their CPD and…
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EP77 - The C Word (Too Early?)
With less than 100 days to go, this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast sees host Stephanie discuss the fast-approaching Christmas and holiday season, sharing…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP76 - Gen Z Marketing (Part 2) with Callum Macrae
Host Stephanie is joined again by marketing expert Callum Macrae for this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast where they continue their discussion on all things…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP75 - Gen Z Marketing with Callum Macrae
Host Stephanie is joined by marketing expert Callum Macrae for this week's episode of The 3Bz Podcast where they discuss all things Gen Z and business. The…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP74 - The Podcasting Advantage (Part 3) with Aaron Patrick
The final of a 3 part conversation with the lovely Aaron Patrick discussing podcasting and how it can help you to build a better business. You can connect with…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP73 - The Podcasting Advantage (Part 2) with Aaron Patrick
Join Host Stephanie and special guest Aaron Patrick as they continue to discuss their podcasting journeys and how it has helped their businesses (and could…
The 3Bz Podcast - Building Better BusinessEP72 - The Podcasting Advantage with Aaron Patrick
Join Host Stephanie with special guest Aaron Patrick as they discuss their podcasting journeys and how it has helped their businesses. Make sure you subscribe…
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EP71 - Essential Leadership Skills for Business Owners
This week's episode sees Host Stephanie discuss some essential leadership skills business owners need to hold to set themselves up for success as their…