This week we’re talking about distractions, opportunities and donkeys as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1940 business film, Pinocchio, voiced by Dickie Jones.

How do you identify a good business opportunity?

Is there ever a shortcut for success?

Should you abandon your friends when things go wrong?

Is Pinocchio the business film that you need to give you the skills to identify those good opportunities and avoid those unnecessary distractions?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about ambition, raising funds and balancing drinks on a tray as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2010 business film, Burlesque starring Cher and Christina Aguilera.

Is it okay to be pushy if you need to be listened to?

Can you quickly change your business model if your customers request it?

Are air rights a real thing?

Is Burlesque the business film that you need to give you the skills to get important people to listen to you and to give you a chance?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about sending emails, finding your niche and goldfish as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1998 business film, You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

Should you be scared of new competition?

How do you market a struggling business?

Why is it so hard to niche down?

Is You’ve Got Mail the business film that you need to give you confidence to niche down and stand out from the competition?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about building a following, communicating your message and stoning as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1979 business film, Life of Brian starring Monty Python.

How do you find your tribe?

Do you need to be on a stage to have authority?

Will your followers abandon you?

Is Life of Brian the business film that you need to give you the steps you need to build up a following and become an influencer?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about the importance of a network, dealing with failure and lustful dogs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1983 business film, Flashdance starring Jennifer Beals.

How do you cope when you don't fit in?

Can you get into an industry without formal qualifications and experience?

Is welding where the money is?

Is Flashdance the business film that you need to give you the motivation to keep going as well at the clues as to when you should give up?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about dealing with high expectations, being criticised and lads, lads, lads as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2001 business film, Mike Bassett: England Manager starring Ricky Tomlinson.

How do build the ideal team and get the best from them?

How do you stay focused when everyone around you keeps messing up?

Is GroundForce better than Changing Rooms?

Is Mike Bassett the business film that you need to give you the skills to recognise when you need to improve and when you are just being unlucky?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about entering an industry, promoting your business and being angry all the time as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2021 business film, Cruella starring Emma Stone.

How do you get your skills noticed within a larger organisation?

Do you need to be good at many things to be successful?

Can anger distract you from growing your business?

Is Cruella the business film that you need to give you the skills to overcome resentment and anger and focus on starting your dream business?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about culinary ambitions, food hygiene and being blindfolded by a rat as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2007 business film, Ratatouille starring Patton Oswalt.

How do you maintain high standards whilst also making your business more mainstream?

Would you risk damaging your own brand to make a point?

How many rats in a kitchen is too many rats?

Is Ratatouille the business film that you need to give you the skills to modernise and create long term success in your business?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/