Why does it feel like you are working flat out… yet the money is not there?

In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, host Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions is joined by Hannah Matthews, Head of Assurance & Accounts at Optimum Professional Services, to unpack one of the most common frustrations for business owners.

You can be busy, growing and generating sales… but still struggling with profitability and cash.

This episode breaks down exactly why that happens and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why being busy does not always mean being profitable
• The four key metrics every business owner must understand
• Turnover vs profit and why “turnover is vanity, profit is sanity”
• How rising costs silently erode your margins
• Why your bank balance does not always reflect your success
• The importance of planning, monitoring and adapting your strategy
• Cash flow challenges, including late payments and stock issues
• Pricing confidence and the danger of undervaluing your services
• The reality of scaling a business and the “invisible line” of growth
• Why regular conversations with your accountant are critical

This is a practical, honest conversation for SME owners who feel like they are doing everything right but not seeing the financial results they expected.

If you want to take control of your numbers, understand what they are really telling you, and make better decisions for your business, this episode is essential viewing.

For tailored advice, visit www.optps.co.uk and speak to the team at Optimum Professional Services.

Subscribe for more real-world business insight and let us know in the comments if this resonates with your own experience.

#OptimumLive #BusinessAdviceUK #SMEFinance #CashFlowManagement

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

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What actually happens when you work with an accountant over the course of a year?

In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, host Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions is joined by Optimum Partner Mike Blaken to walk through a typical annual journey for an Optimum client. From pre year end reviews and tax planning to payroll checks, director salary planning, face-to-face meetings and year-end accounts, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how proactive accountancy should really work.

This is not just about filing accounts and submitting tax returns. It is about communication, confidence and forward planning.

In this episode, we cover:

• The nine-month pre-year-end review and why timing matters
• Managing directors’ loan accounts and avoiding tax traps
• Planning for pension contributions and capital purchases
• Why face-to-face meetings uncover opportunities you might otherwise miss
• Payroll reviews for directors and National Insurance thresholds
• Childcare allowances and hidden tax implications
• Forward planning for growth, staff, premises and equipment
• Business acquisitions, due diligence and strategic advice
• Why year-end accounts should never come as a surprise

Whether you are a start-up, an established SME or scaling quickly, this episode explains how ongoing advice and regular conversations can reduce stress, improve decision-making and help you build a more resilient business.

If you have questions about your own annual business journey, visit www.optps.co.uk and speak to the team at Optimum Professional Services.

Subscribe for more practical business insight, and let us know in the comments what stage of your journey you are currently in.

#BusinessAdviceUK #TaxPlanningUK #SMEFinance #OptimumLive

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

@visualpruk 

Is an audit just checking the numbers? Only for companies in trouble? Outdated and inflexible? Think again.

In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, host Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions is joined by Hannah Matthews (Head of Assurance and Accounts) and Tom Absalom (Audit Senior) from Optimum Professional Services to tackle the five most common myths surrounding auditing.

Whether you're running a company, charity or academy, or just want to understand the true role of auditors, this episode gives clear, honest insight into what audits really involve, how they’ve changed, and what they can do for your organisation.

What we cover:

• Why audits are not just about numbers
• The difference between governance, risk and financial accuracy
• What auditors really look for — and why it matters
• Misunderstandings about fraud, systems and personal spend
• How audits vary for academies, charities and SMEs
• The evolving role of auditors and why choosing the right team matters

This one-take, free-flowing discussion is designed to bust misconceptions, demystify audit jargon and show how the audit process can actually add value.

Need advice or want to speak with the team? Visit www.optps.co.uk

#AuditMyths #UKAuditExplained #SMEFinanceUK #OptimumLive

Subscribe to the channel, leave a comment with your business goals, and follow us for more practical insights in 2026.

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

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In this festive edition of Optimum: LIVE!, Chris Dawes of Visual PR Productions is joined by Optimum Professional Services' Michael Blaken for a relaxed end-of-year conversation about planning ahead for 2026.

As the year winds down, the team reflect on some of the big themes and common challenges faced by business owners in 2025, while looking ahead to how individuals and organisations can get a head start on the new year

From tax deadlines and business structure reviews to personal finance checks and goal setting, this episode offers a mix of insight, advice, and a bit of light-hearted chat to wrap up the year.

In that period between Christmas and New Year, it is often an ideal time for business owners to think and doodle or brainstorm frank and creative thoughts and ideas down on paper. What is working and what isn’t? What new ideas do you have for the new year? What could that new business idea look like? And so many more thoughts that could spark in that quiet moment at this time of year.

In this episode:

• Reflections on the year in business
• What to consider before your financial year-end
• The benefits of forward planning in business and tax
• Creating achievable personal and business goals
• Allow your Christmas musings to be free and creative, but don’t try to come to conclusions on your own
• The importance of regular conversations with your accountant

Whether you're winding down or gearing up for a busy January, this is a timely and useful listen for business owners, sole traders and anyone managing personal or company finances.

To speak with the team or get ahead with your plans, visit www.optps.co.uk

Subscribe to the channel, leave a comment with your business goals, and follow us for more practical insights in 2026.

#NewYearBusinessPlanning #YearEndAdviceUK #TaxPlanning2026 #OptimumLive
 

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

@visualpruk 

In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, recorded the morning after the Budget announcement, host Chris Dawes of Visual PR Productions sits down with Michael Blaken (Accounts Director) and Jon Lacey (Finance Director) from Optimum Professional Services to explore the key takeaways and their real-world impact.

This is a free-flowing, one-take conversation that cuts through the headlines and soundbites to bring you practical insight and plain-English analysis. Whether you're a business owner, company director, landlord, employee or self-employed, this episode breaks it all down into bite-sized, easy-to-digest chunks.

We cover:

·        Headline tax and allowance changes for individuals and businesses

·        What it means for employers and the self-employed

·        National Insurance, pensions and investment-related updates

·        Impacts on property, inheritance, and capital gains

·        What steps should you consider now and in the months ahead

This is your opportunity to hear professional insight from Optimum’s finance experts just hours after the Autumn Budget was delivered.

To speak to the team or find out how the Budget changes may affect your circumstances, visit www.optps.co.uk

Subscribe, comment and share for more timely financial insight and guidance.

#AutumnBudget2025 #UKTaxUpdate #BusinessFinanceUK #OptimumLive

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is coming, and if you’re self-employed or a landlord, the rules are changing significantly. In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, hosted by Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions, we are joined by Optimum’s Kaci Luker (Accountant) and Mandy Gibson (Tax Supervisor) to explain what this major change means for you.

From whom it affects to what you’ll need to do differently, we break down MTD in simple, practical terms. This is essential viewing for anyone earning income outside of PAYE, especially sole traders, property landlords, and anyone currently submitting self-assessment tax returns.

In this episode, we cover:

• What MTD for ITSA actually is
• Who needs to comply and when it starts
• What quarterly submissions will look like in practice
• The impact on software, bookkeeping and deadlines
• Why acting early could save you time, money and stress

Whether you’re an individual preparing for the change or a business advising clients, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence ahead of the new requirements.

For help getting MTD-ready, visit www.optps.co.uk to speak with the team at Optimum Professional Services.

Subscribe, follow and share if you found this useful, and let us know your questions in the comments.

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

In this slightly tongue-in-cheek episode of Optimum: LIVE, Chris and Michael take a clear and practical look at one of the most common questions asked by individuals and small business owners alike:
"How much money can I actually earn without paying tax?"

It’s not just about the personal allowance. With multiple thresholds and tax-free bands across income, dividends, savings and capital gains, understanding what you can really earn tax-free in the UK has never been more important.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Personal Allowance
• Trading Allowance
• Property Allowance
• Rent-a-Room Relief
• Dividend Allowance
• Savings Allowance
• Starting Race for Savings
• Capital Gains Tax Allowance
• ISA Savings Interest
• Premium Bond Winnings
• With an overarching discussion of how to structure your income for maximum tax efficiency

Whether you're self-employed, employed, drawing dividends, or earning from multiple sources, this episode offers simple, up-to-date guidance to help you keep more of what you earn.

Need tailored tax advice? Visit www.optps.co.uk to speak with the team at Optimum Professional Services.

Like, subscribe, share and comment if you found this useful — and let us know what tax topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.

#TaxFreeIncome #PersonalAllowanceUK #DividendTax #OptimumLive

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Thinking of selling your business? In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, Chris and Michael explore the essential steps every business owner should take before starting the sale process.

Selling up isn’t just about agreeing a sale price — it's about preparation, structure, and understanding the tax and legal implications. Whether you're looking to retire, cash in, or move on to your next venture, this episode is packed with practical insights.

They discuss:

• Why timing matters when planning a business sale
• The importance of financial clarity and tidy accounts
• How your business structure can impact tax and legal outcomes
• What buyers really want to see during due diligence
• When to involve accountants, solicitors, and advisors in the process

Whether you’re planning to sell in a year or five, it's never too early to start thinking ahead.

For tailored advice on business exit planning, visit www.optps.co.uk to speak to our team today.

Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments — we may cover them in a future episode.

#SellingABusiness #BusinessExitPlanning #TaxAdviceUK #OptimumLive

The episode can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

In this must-watch episode of Optimum: LIVE, Chris is joined by Operations Director Tracey Heath to break down new ID verification rules from Companies House that affect every UK company director and person of significant control (PSC).

From April 2025, these changes began rolling out - but by Autumn 2026, compliance will be mandatory. If you’re a company owner, director, or accountant, this one’s essential viewing.

You’ll learn:

• What identity verification at Companies House actually means
• Who needs to take action (and when)
• What documents you’ll need and how to get your unique code
• How this change links to economic crime prevention and business transparency
• Why it’s better to act now, not later!

Optimum Professional Services are here to help – from our Cheltenham to Swindon offices, we’ll support you through the process with clear guidance and in-person support if needed.

Need advice or want to book a session? Visit https://www.optps.co.uk/companies-house-verification to check out our latest blog post for step-by-step info.

https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create to create or log in to your account.

👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments – or tag someone who needs to see this!

#CompaniesHouse #CompaniesHouseIDVerification #BusinessCompliance #UKDirectors #OptimumLive

The stream can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Recorded Monday 16th June 2025

Should you buy a rental property through a company or in your own name? It’s a huge decision - and not a simple one.

In this episode of Optimum: Live! Host Chris Dawes gets Michael Blaken from Optimum Professional Services to break it all down. From mortgage implications and stamp duty to tax treatment and future flexibility, we cut through the confusion to help you make a more informed choice.

🏡 Whether you’re a first-time landlord or you’re growing a portfolio, we’ll walk you through:
 ✅ Why many landlords are turning to limited companies
 ✅ The pros and cons of buying through a company vs buying personally
 ✅ How mortgage conditions, tax and stamp duty all affect your profits
 ✅ Why your future plans — whether you want rental income or a portfolio to pass on — may dictate the best route for you

Don’t let confusion cost you. Get tailored advice from the team at Optimum.

➡ Want to know what’s right for you and your portfolio? Visit https://www.optps.co.uk/ or get in touch today for a bespoke consultation.

👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions — we’d love to help you navigate your property journey.

The stream can be watched and listened to from any of the following locations:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xHt43HDhn7SipOn9euUTx?si=bd239b1d0dc2497d

#PropertyInvestment #BuyToLetUK #CompanyVsPersonal #OptimumLive

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Recorded Monday 28th April 2025

Welcome to the latest episode of Optimum Live. This week, we focus on a crucial aspect of the third sector: Accounting for Charities and Their Subsidiaries.

Host, Chris Dawes, is joined by Rob Stokes (our Head of Accounts & Audit), a seasoned expert in this field. Rob brings his extensive experience of working with numerous charities, encompassing both company and non-company structures, alongside his direct involvement as a trustee.

This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and complexities of charity accounting. Given the depth of the subject matter, we anticipate further exploration in future episodes.

For specific enquiries regarding charity accounting, please do not hesitate to contact Rob Stokes directly at rstokes@optps.co.uk.

For a broader range of accountancy services and expertise, we invite you to visit our website at www.optps.co.uk.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this with anyone who might find it useful!

#CharityAccounting #ThirdSectorFinance #OptimumLive #UKCharities

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – At Visual PR Productions, we produce authentic, engaging, conversation-led video content and broadcasts. No scripts, no hard sell, just genuine, credible dialogue. Whether it’s for marketing, podcasts, training, panel shows, live events, or inductions, we help everyone feel at ease on either side of the camera. Then, with smart automation, we repurpose and share your content across the platforms that matter.

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Recorded Thursday 27th March 2025

Host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be joined by our very own Mike Blaken (Accounts Director) and special guest, Graeme Leighfield, Founder and Managing Director of GEL Studios (https://www.gelstudios.co.uk), a client of Optimum Professional Services.

In this episode of Optimum Live, we dive into a real client success story that showcases the power of strategic decision-making, innovation, and resilience. From overcoming challenges to achieving business breakthroughs, these insights will inspire you to take your own journey to the next level.

To ensure you don’t miss out, be sure to click “Going” or “Interested” on our Facebook event or select “Notify Me” on the upcoming live video on YouTube and LinkedIn.

We’re excited to continue our monthly conversational series, "Optimum: LIVE!"—a relaxed, fireside-style discussion featuring members of our team and special guests. Each episode is either broadcast live or recorded in a live format, ensuring an unscripted, authentic, and engaging experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and join the conversation!

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

https://www.optps.co.uk/

🚀 Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking for practical advice, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and actionable takeaways.

🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert insights and success stories!

#BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SuccessStories #Podcast

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “we blend public relations philosophies with high-quality video content to create authentic, engaging experiences that connect with your audience. From marketing and video podcasts to panel shows, live events, and training videos – we bring brands to life through compelling storytelling in conversational video content.”

https://www.visual-pr.co.uk/
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Recorded Thursday 6th February 2025

In a slight change, Episode 15 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will be recorded as a live conversation from our Swindon offices on Thursday 6th February 2025 and then broadcast at 6:30pm on Thursday 20th February so that you can watch it outside of typical working hours.

Host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be interviewing our very own Mike Blaken (Accounts Director) about the why’s and how’s of starting a new business at a time of the year when many take the leap to either start a side hustle or a brand-new business. With so much to be aware of, but so much support available, this episode is jam-packed with information to help you navigate your way to very exciting possibilities. Whether it is about business plans, structure, roles, taxes, or how to treat different expenses, we cover it all in this hopefully useful and encouraging conversation.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live (or recorded as a live conversation), which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone as well as greater authenticity.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

www.optps.co.uk

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – “we blend public relations philosophies with high-quality video content to create authentic, engaging experiences that connect with your audience. From marketing and video podcasts to panel shows, live events, and training videos – we bring brands to life through compelling storytelling in conversational video content.”

www.visual-pr.co.uk
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

With a change to the norm, Episode 14 of “Optimum: LIVE!” was pre-recorded to try to make it as educational as possible on a topic that is important to so many of us. It is often a case that the answer is “yes” when asked if someone knows what conveyancing is, until a definition or more detailed explanation is asked for. So we try to dive deep and find out more, as it becomes a team effort to get everything sorted when buying properties.

Host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) interviewed our Solicitor and Head of Legal, Iain Mason about what conveyancing is, and what goes on at each of the steps (and by whom) to make it clearer to understand what is expected of property buyers, and what is going on behind the scenes as it all progresses. Whether it is to understand why any perceived delays might be happening, to understand what is expected of buyers, or to feel more confident by knowing the support and translations you will receive all the way through, it is a very useful conversation to catch up with.

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live or shot as a live conversation, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone as well as greater authenticity. 

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

www.optps.co.uk

This is a Visual PR Productions broadcast – who blend public relations philosophies with high-quality video content to create authentic, engaging experiences that connect with your audience. From marketing and video podcasts to panel shows, live events, and training videos – we bring brands to life through compelling storytelling in conversational video content.

www.visual-pr.co.uk
enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

Thursday 14th November 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 13 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will broadcast live from our Swindon offices at 1:00pm on Thursday 14th November to do a quick working example of the minimum wage and National Insurance increases and the effect on the company, followed by a closer look at potential VAT.

Host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be interviewing our very own Mike Blaken. You can even get involved with your own comments, thoughts, and questions, because if you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then they can be put up on screen to be responded to in real time. (If not posted during the live show, we will attempt to keep an eye on the post broadcast comments section and respond to you separately).

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone as well as greater authenticity. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast from within the comments section on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which can be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Elevate Your Brand with Engaging Conversational Video Content

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

www.optps.co.uk

Thursday 31st October 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 12 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will broadcast live from our Swindon offices at 1:00pm on Thursday 31st October, the day after the main 2024 budget on the 30th of October 2024.

With this budget being the first one for the new Government, and there being lots of rumours about what could be included in them, there is understandably a lot of uncertainty at best, all the way through to fear. Therefore, we want to be as helpful as we can for our clients by picking through the announcements, analysing what they really mean, and offering any nougats of advice or considerations that we can offer to enable everyone to step forwards with control and confidence.

Host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be interviewing our very own Mike Blaken to sift through the previous day’s announcements and their fallout. You can even get involved with your own comments, thoughts, and questions, because if you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then they can be put up on screen to be responded to in real time. (if not posted during the live show, we will attempt to keep an eye on the post broadcast comments section and respond to you separately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast from within the comments section on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which can be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Connecting the dots between PR and Marketing with authentic, credible, and engagingly natural conversational video content and resulting assets from each episode – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

www.optps.co.uk

Wednesday 4th September 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 11 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will broadcast live at 1:00pm on Wednesday 4th September from our Swindon offices, and we are delighted to welcome Optimum’s 2024 charity of choice, ‘Doing It For Dan’.

The team at Optimum supports a different local charity each year, and cumulatively have raised thousands of pounds for good causes. 

During 2024, the team will be supporting Doing It For Dan, a Swindon-based charity which provides grants for sports-related items such as equipment, kit, coaching and club fees, helping young people achieve their sporting dreams.

It was set up in 2016, in memory of local sports mad 11-year-old Daniel Climance. Dan’s mum and Chair of Trustees, Helen Hancock, will be joining this episode’s hosts, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) and Optimum’s Tracey Heath (Operations Director) to discuss everything about the charity, its mission, and to help raise awareness of both the charity and how we and others can help their amazing efforts. - www.doingitfordan.co.uk

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Connecting the dots between PR and Marketing with authentic, credible, and engagingly natural conversational video content and resulting assets from each episode – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

www.optps.co.uk

Wednesday 7th August 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 10 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will broadcast live at 1:00pm on Wednesday 7th August from out Cheltenham offices, and we welcome our special guests from The Site; our landlords at this site, and our long-term client. A relationship that started from the free access to come and chat that we pride ourselves in offering, through simple assistance, to the benefits of Optimum Professional Services combining both accounts and legal assistance under one banner, The Site continues to grow and is already now around 6 active companies in the group. - www.thesitecheltenham.co.uk

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be in conversation with Optimum’s Rob Stokes (Accounts) and Iain Mason (Legal), and The Site’s Charley and Jamie, as they discuss how the two companies have worked together over the years, the benefits of legal and accounts being joined together to have aided the growth of the group, and how the services continue to evolve between the two parties to this day.

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Connecting the dots between PR and Marketing with authentic, credible, and engagingly natural conversational video content and resulting assets from each episode – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Wednesday 10th July 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 9 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will broadcast live from 1:00pm on Wednesday 10th July. We will be looking at what the future of the limited company might look like with the list of changes that have, will, or may happen on the commercial landscape.

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be in conversation with Optimum’s Accounts Director, Michael Blaken, and Rob Stoke, Optimum’s Head of Accounts & Audit, as they discuss the impact of elements such as dividend tax (and if better to be salaried for the first 12 months of starting the business), payments on account, rule changes to associate companies in 2023, full state pension qualification, and if becoming an LLP is starting to become more attractive than being a Limited Company.

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Connecting the dots between PR and Marketing with authentic, credible, and engagingly natural conversational video content and resulting assets from each episode – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Wednesday 12th June 2024 – 1:30pm

Episode 8 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will be broadcasting live from 1:30pm on Wednesday 12th May delving into business plans to bust myths about things such as their complexity, timing, and the “one and done” assumption.

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be in conversation with Optimum’s Accounts Director, Michael Blaken, as they look at when and how to use business plans, how they should be done more than once (even for established businesses), could be granular for each revenue stream, don’t need to as complicated and scary as often perceived to still be helpful, and can even be assisted with by Optimum.

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Taking podcasts to the next level! – Live Interactive Branded Video Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Thursday 9th May 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 7 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will be broadcasting live from 1pm on Thursday 9th May and will be covering a topic that is valid and important to consider for both residential or commercial property.

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be in conversation with Optimum’s Head of Legal, Iain Mason, to explore considerations such as the difference between “joint tenants” and “tenants in common”, which might be the best, and situations we need to manage in the future with either of these routes. It isn’t just a consideration for romantic couples, but so many other joint purchases of residential or commercial property, so it is a very important subject.

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Taking podcasts to the next level! – Live Interactive Branded Video Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Wednesday 3rd April 2024 – 1:00pm

Episode 6 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will be broadcasting live from 1pm on Wednesday 3rd April and will be covering a topic that is vital for the future but can seem challenging in the here and now.

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be in conversation with Optimum’s Accounts Director, Michael Blaken, to explore the knowledge of our businesses that we need to have to be able to achieve the earnings owners dream of, and/or the value that they would consider or like to sell it for. The challenge of working back from that dream point that we hope is in the future, and what we need to know and consider now to be able to achieve it, is not an easy one on the face of it, but it is possible and an important planning exercise.

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Taking podcasts to the next level! – Live Interactive Branded Video Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Thursday 7th March 2024 – 2:00pm

Episode 5 of “Optimum: LIVE!” will be broadcasting live from 2pm on Thursday 7th March and welcomes Optimum Professional Services’ Michael Blaken (Accounts Director), Jon Lacey (Finance Director), and Iain Mason (Head of Legal) for a rounded review of the key points; good and bad; of the Spring Budget which will have been announced the day before (6th March) this live episode.

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will take the opportunity to interview and chat with the trio, who will probably all have slightly different priorities, details, and opinions to take from the Government’s latest announcements and thus really enable us to take a deep look into what it all actually means.

If you are watching the LIVE broadcast, then make sure you get your questions or comments in by commenting from wherever you are watching it and it can be put on screen and answered or responded to appropriately.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube and LinkedIn, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam).

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-ps

This is a Visual PR production – Interactive Branded Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Thursday 1st February 2024 – 2:00pm

Episode 4 of Optimum LIVE! will be broadcasting live from 2pm on Thursday 1st February after the first episode of 2024 needed to be slightly delayed due to the typically manic January for Accountants… But we made it at last and wish everyone a happy new year (even though it feels late to be saying that still…)

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be speaking with our very own Michael Blaken (Accounts Director) and Hannah Matthews (Head of Accounts and Assurance) about two interesting subjects in the world of taxation. The first will be trying to help you understand personal tax payments, including how it works and how to save. For those who have to “pay on account”, we all know it can get confusing at times, so we take a deeper look and help you feel and be a lot more in control of your personal tax payments.

We will also be going into the tax efficiency of electric cars for you and/or your organisation. It is something that we are being pushed more and more towards, so it is only fair that we take a more detailed look at this subject and see who it can be more efficient for.

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event, or “Notify me” on the pending live video on YouTube, to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam) with your own questions and input.

We’re delighted to continue our monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!”, which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

This is a Visual PR production – Interactive Branded Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Wednesday 20th December 2023 – 12:00pm

Episode 3 of Optimum LIVE! will be broadcasting during Wednesday lunchtime to provide us with the opportunity/justification to also raise a lunchtime toast to the Christmas festive period nearly upon us whilst talking about a couple of subjects relevant to this time of year.

Host, Chris Dawes (Visual PR) will be speaking with our very own Michael Blaken (Accounts Director) about the thorny (not just the holy…) topic of the tax rules for providing Christmas gifts and Christmas parties to help us not fall foul (turkey? Surely that is a Christmas cracker?) of the requirements and expectations and avoid the naughty list…

We will also be touching on the subject of getting company and personal finances in as early as possible rather than leaving it to the last minute, and how that would benefit all sides of the tasks required to get them filed for the end of the year. There are even rumours that another Optimum Director, Rob Stokes may join us for this festive “fireside chat”…

Don’t forget to Click “Going” or ”Interested” (Facebook) or “Notify me” (YouTube) to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam) with your own questions and input.

We’re delighted to continue our new monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!” which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube or Facebook, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

This is a Visual PR production – Interactive Branded Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

Thursday 23rd November 2023 – 12:30pm

Episode 2 of Optimum LIVE! will be broadcasting during Thursday lunchtime to provide us with the opportunity to have a closer look at this year’s Autumn Statement with voices from within Optimum Professional Services to lend their take on whatever we might see announced by the government on Wednesday 22nd November 2023.

Don’t forget to Click “Going”/”Interested” (Facebook) or “Notify me” (YouTube) to make sure you catch the live broadcast so that you can get involved (off-cam) with your own questions and input.

We’re delighted to continue our new monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!” which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside-chat style productions.

Each episode will be live, which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube or Facebook, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive.

The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

This is a Visual PR production – Interactive Branded Broadcasts – Elevating your Brand and Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/@VisualPRUK

We’re delighted to launch our new monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!” which will provide the opportunity for you to join members of our team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fireside chat style productions.

Each episode will be live (or at worst potentially “as live” if circumstances dictate) which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. Plus, if it is live, it enables viewers to type questions or provide comments/input whilst watching the live broadcast on either YouTube or Facebook, which will be put up on the screen (with your profile photo and name) and responded to by the episode’s guests to make it immersive and interactive. (Questions/comments on “as live” videos will be responded to manually within the online conversation).

In this first episode, host Chris Dawes (from Visual PR) will be joined by our Accounts Director, Michael Blaken, to launch the new series and discuss what can be expected in future episodes. But the main topic of conversation this time is about the VAT threshold conundrum.

Advice for growing businesses on when to become VAT registered with HMRC is not only an important subject at the best of times but even more so now, with delays in the time it takes HMRC to complete the registration process and provide VAT numbers to newly VAT registered organisations (find out about the latest number of days HMRC admit to…).

This is before we even explore how many new VAT numbers are not being received in the post and not being given over the phone despite multiple non-arrivals. So, we discuss the big picture of the process, the timings, the challenges for being/not being VAT registered, VAT charging without itemisation before a VAT registration number is received, and how Optimum Professional Services works with their clients to make it happen, and at the right time.

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The stream can be watched live (and recorded) from any of the following locations: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/live

(or if not live, then www.facebook.com/OptimumProfessionalServices/videos)

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@OptimumPS

This is a Visual PR production – Interactive Branded Broadcasts – Igniting Audience Engagement!

www.visual-pr.co.uk

enquiries@visual-pr.co.uk

www.youtube.com/VisualPRUK