The Profit Playbook is your go-to podcast for boosting cash flow, cutting tax, and building a more profitable business. Brought to you by Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors, we share practical tips, real client stories, and expert insights to help you make smarter financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, every episode is packed with strategies you can use straight away. If you want to feel more confident with your numbers and take control of your business finances, this podcast is for you.
#16 - How AI Could Increase the Value of Your Business
Tracey Metcalfe interviews Ed Gooderham, Partner at Green & Co, about how AI can strategically increase business value during exit planning.
30 Jul 2026
#15 - How to Decide Between Selling Up and Drawing Profits
Do you sell your business and take the money in one go, or leave the value in the company and draw it out over years? With Business Asset Disposal Relief now largely eroded, that question has changed.In this episode, Tracey Metcalfe is joined by Scott Harris, a director at Green & Co, to talk through how profit extraction today shapes what you keep when you eventually sell.In this episode, we cover: - The usual ways directors take money out: salary, dividends, pensions and benefits in kind - Why basic rate band planning still matters, even with a sale on the horizon - What has happened to Business Asset Disposal Relief, formerly Entrepreneurs' Relief - How the current capital gains tax rates compare with income tax rates - Why the cash you hope to extract may not even be sitting in the company yet - The risks of leaving the decision until later, from tax changes to life changes - The ongoing accountancy costs of keeping a structure alive to drip feed cash - Why the plan should start with your life goals, not with the tax rulesChapters00:00 Sell Now or Later 00:24 Profit Extraction Basics 01:42 Lifestyle and Future Sale 04:03 Tax Changes and BADR 05:59 CGT vs Income Planning 07:51 Risks of Waiting 10:47 Review Plans Regularly 12:09 Final Takeaways 13:30 Wrap Up and Next StepsAbout the podcast The Profit Playbook is the cash flow podcast for small businesses, from Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors in Cwmbran, South Wales. Hosted by Scott Harris and Tracey Metcalfe, each episode gives you one practical play you can use in your own business. Expert conversations, real-world solutions, no fluff.Listen everywhere Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profit-playbook/id1821141053 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/431jvHtCacsU522louG7U7 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/24bd4eee-c20f-4261-b691-a5b872d6589b/profit-playbookWork with us https://www.greenandco.com Get in touch: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenandCoAccountants LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-and-co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenandcoofficial#ProfitPlaybook #SmallBusinessUK #SellingYourBusiness #CapitalGainsTax #ProfitExtraction #ExitStrategy #BusinessOwner #Accountants
16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
#14 - How to Plan Your Business Exit as the Tax Rules Change
Tracey Metcalfe and Ed Gooderham discuss navigating changing tax rules for business exits, offering insights on maximizing value and securing financial certainty.
2 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
#13 - How to Use Your Business Numbers to Make Better Decisions
Host Tracey Metcalfe interviews Susi French on how business owners leverage financial data for smarter, proactive decision-making throughout the year.
18 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
#12 - How to Grow Your Business Without Always Hiring More Staff
Host Tracey Metcalfe interviews business advisor Scott Harris on when to automate versus hire staff for business growth.
4 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
#11 - How to Reward Staff Tax Efficiently
Host Tracey Metcalfe and guest Susi French explore tax-efficient ways for business owners to reward and retain staff beyond salary increases.
21 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
#10 - How to Grow Your Business Without Killing Profit
Host Tracey Metcalfe interviews Ed Gooderham on how business owners can strategically grow their operations while safeguarding profit margins.
7 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
#9 - How Much Does an Employee Really Cost?
Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] to reveal the true, often overlooked, costs of employing staff beyond salary, empowering business owners to make informed hiring decisions.
25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Year End Tax Planning for UK Business Owners | Roundtable Special
Host [Host Name] and UK tax experts [Guest Name 1, Credential], [Guest Name 2, Credential], and [Guest Name 3, Credential] discuss year-end tax planning strategies to reduce business owner tax bills and optimize income.
4 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Budget Roundtable Special: Key Insights for Business and Family Finances
Host Tracy Metcalfe, Susi French, and Ed Gooderham discuss the Autumn Budget's impact on business and family finances, covering taxes, investments, and strategic planning.
11 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
The IHT Roundtable: APR, BPR & Pensions Explained
Tracey Metcalfe, Ed Gooderham, Nick Park, and Susannah French explain crucial Inheritance Tax changes, including APR, BPR, and pension implications, offering actionable insights for families and businesses.
23 Sept 2025
#8 - Your Managers Could Be Your Retirement Fund
Host Scott Harris interviews Ed Gooderham about how business owners can successfully exit their company through a management buyout, ensuring legacy and financial gain.
9 Sept 2025
#7 - 7 Brand Errors Costing You Profit
Host Scott Harris interviews brand strategist Matthew Barroccu about a 5-step brand strategy to help SMEs become the only choice in their market.
26 Aug 2025
#6 - Buy Out Your Boss Without Cash
Host Scott Harris interviews Ed Gooderham about how managers can buy out their boss without upfront cash, exploring funding, valuation, and negotiation strategies.
12 Aug 2025
#5 - Why 48% of Business Owners Fail at Exit Planning
Thinking of selling your business? In this episode of The Profit Playbook, host Scott Harris is joined by Ed Gooderham to unpack the biggest mistakes owners make with exit planning and how to avoid losing thousands (or even millions) when it’s time to step away.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/From management buyouts to third-party sales and passing the business to family, Ed shares real-world examples of what works, what doesn’t, and how to structure a deal in the most tax-efficient way possible.✅ Understand the different types of exit strategies✅ Learn how to maximise your business value before selling✅ Discover how to prepare your management team for succession✅ Avoid the common pitfalls that can derail a sale🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/i-want-to-exit-my-business/Like | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #IncomeStreams #SmallBusinessTips #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo #ExitPlanning #BusinessExit #ManagementBuyout #SellYourBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessGrowth #BusinessValue #EBITDA
29 Jul 2025
#4 - The Cash Flow Trap No One Warned You About
Is your business profitable on paper but still struggling with cash flow? In this episode of The Profit Playbook, Scott Harris breaks down the working capital cycle, the crucial formula that explains why money isn’t hitting your bank account when you need it most.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/Scott explains the simple formula behind the working capital cycle and why it's often the hidden reason businesses run out of cash. Using a real-world bakery example, you’ll learn how to calculate your cycle and, more importantly, how to fix it.✅ Understand the working capital cycle in plain English✅ Learn how long it takes to get paid (and why it matters)✅ Six practical ways to improve cash flow today📥 Download your FREE Working Capital Cycle Guide: https://www.greenandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Working-Capital-Cycle-A-Practical-Guide-to-Improving-Business-Cash-Flow.pdf🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/working-capital-cycle/👉 Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwUT_JbSI1gac8j19865QlarFqDC8UbRLike | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #BusinessGrowth #IncomeStreams #SmallBusinessTips #RevenueAnalysis #TaxPlanning #AccountingAdvice #GrowYourBusiness #SMEs #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #BusinessAdvice #HowTo #Cashflow #WorkingCapitalCycle
15 Jul 2025
#3 - The Simple Tax Credit That Puts £££ Back Into Your Business
Did you know your business could be missing out on thousands in R&D tax relief?
In this episode of The Profit Playbook Podcast, we break down how R&D tax credits work and how they can put money straight back into your business.
Scott Harris is joined by Adam Park from Zest R&D to explain:
✅ What qualifies as research and development (R&D)
✅ How to claim R&D tax relief easily
✅ Common mistakes that cost businesses moneyContact
Adam Park:📧 adam@zest.tax🌐 www.zest.tax
👉Download our FREE R&D Tax Relief Guide: https://www.greenandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/How-to-Claim-RD-Tax-Relief.pdf
🌐 Learn more about claiming R&D tax credits: https://www.greenandco.com/r-d-tax-relief/
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1 Jul 2025
#2 - One Simple Change Could Save You Thousands in Tax
Ed Gooderham from Green & Co Accountants discusses remuneration planning with Scott, explaining tax-efficient strategies for business owners to extract cash through salary, dividends, and benefits in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
#1 - £7M Turnover… and Still Losing Money?!
Ed Gooderham explores the critical importance of profitable income streams, revealing why high turnover doesn't guarantee financial success for businesses.
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#16 - How AI Could Increase the Value of Your Business
Published 13 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Yeah. So the alternative is obviously true. If you don't embrace it, and other people do, your competitors are going to get ahead of you. They're going to be able to run systems that are cheaper and therefore undercut you and still make better profits. So we have to embrace these things. Particularly like you say, if you want to sell your business in the future and be competitive, you need to keep up to date with all your changes. Exactly. So to wrap it up, any little points that you can take away from AI and exit planning? I think doing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, threats review is a really good start. […]
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