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This week we’re talking about being a man’s man, sexism in the workplace and picking up bras with a pencil as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2000 business film, What Women Want, starring Mel Gibson.

How do you keep your business relevant as the market changes?

How do you change a workplace culture that has become toxic?

Is it okay to screw over a colleague to make yourself look good?

Is What Women Want the business film that you need to give you the skills to keep your business competitive and profitable?

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 manifestos, strained relationships, and trying to get a good deal as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1996 business film, Jerry Maguire, starring Tom Cruise.

How do you start a business when you didn’t leave you employer on good terms?

Can you build a client portfolio when under financial pressure?

Is it okay to shout at your clients?

Is Jerry Maguire the business film that you need to give you the skills to build a business that meets your values and brings you joy?

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 flying chocolate, giraffe milk and dodgy bookkeeping as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2023 business film, Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet.

Ever wondered how to start a business in a competitive market when you have no money?

How can you get people to buy your innovative product?

Would you drink chocolate that has had people in it?

Is Wonka the business film that you need to give you the skills to take those risks and give it a go?

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/

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 ignoring experts, ruined plans and hacking as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1993 business film, Jurassic Park starring Richard Attenborough.

At what stage does your business need to seek professional advice?

When should you trust your instincts over listening to other people?

How many people do you need to employ to ensure your business is run smoothly?

Is Jurassic Park the business film that you need to give you the skills to treat the threats to your business seriously?

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 friendship, power struggles and bowling as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1994 business film, The Flintstones starring John Goodman.

What is the best recruitment process to ensure you hire the right talent for the job?

Should you always read a contract before you sign it?

How do you deal with friends who are jealous of your success?

Is The Flintsones the business film that you need to give you the skills to notice when you are being manipulated into doing things you don’t want to do?

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 pottery, mysterious drug deals and passwords as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1990 business film, Ghost starring Patrick Swayze.

To what lengths should you protect your passwords?

Who should you tell if there has been a data breach in your business?

How much crime is too much crime?

Is Ghost the business film that you need to give you the skills to ensure that your business is safe from cyber-crime and money laundering?

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 tables, loans and screaming women as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2012 business film, Magic Mike starring Channing Tatum.

Is it okay to change your career direction?

Should you give up on a profitable business if it is making you unhappy?

Does your business name need to be catchy?

Is Magic Mike the business film that you need to give you the skills to trust your own ability, change your career and start doing what you want to do?

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 creativity, capitalism and chicken jockey as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2025 business film, A Minecraft Movie starring Jack Black.

What do you do if you designed something that damages private property?

Can diamonds save your business?

Is there still a place for a catchy business jingle?

Is A Minecraft Movie the business film that you need to give you the skills to save a struggling business and make yourself much happier in the process?

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 health and safety, being overwhelmed and broken toilets as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2008 business film, Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep.

How do you prioritise tasks when there is too much to do?

Is work life balance an achievable outcome?

Is singing and denial ever the answer?

Is Mamma Mia! the business film that you need to give you the skills to project manage a big event whilst being stressed over the failings within 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/