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Optimum: LIVE!

Optimum Professional Services

Optimum Professional Services are delighted to launch the new monthly conversational series, “Optimum: LIVE!” which will provide the opportunity for you to hear from members of the Optimum team and special guests each month as they delve into a variety of subjects in light-hearted, fire-side chat style productions. Each episode will be shot or broadcast live (yep! One take!) which means that it is not scripted or edited and has a more natural and engaging tone. This is a

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43:13

MTD for ITSA – What it really means for you -...

Optimum: LIVE! ·

2025/10/22

Optimum: LIVE Episode 22 - MTD for ITSA – What it really means for youMaking 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

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42:53

How Much Can You Actually Earn Tax-Free in the UK? -...

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2025/10/02

Optimum: LIVE Episode 21 - How Much Can You Actually Earn Tax-Free in the 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

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73:15

Things to Consider Before Selling a Business -...

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2025/09/09

Optimum: LIVE Episode 20 – Things to Consider Before Selling a BusinessThinking 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

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30:41

Companies House Identity Verification Changes -...

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2025/07/10

Companies House New ID Checks Are Here – Are You Ready? – Optimum: LIVE Ep. 19In 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

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53:22

Company vs Personal: The Rental Property Question...

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2025/06/18

🎥 Optimum Live Ep. 18 | Financial Considerations for Your Buy-to-Let Property - Company or Personal?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

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47:44

“Accounting for Charities and Their Subsidiaries” –...

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2025/05/06

“Accounting for Charities and Their Subsidiaries” – Optimum: LIVE! Episode 17 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

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58:51

“Inspiring Client Stories. Business Growth & Strategy...

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2025/03/31

“Inspiring Client Success Stories. Business Growth & Strategy – GEL Studios” – Optimum: LIVE! Episode 16 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

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66:48

"Starting a New Business" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep15

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2025/02/20

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 15 – Starting a New Business 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

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28:30

"What is Conveyancing?" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep14

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2025/02/10

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 14 – What is Conveyancing? 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

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62:02

"Minimum Wage & NI Changes, plus VAT Pitfalls" -...

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2024/11/14

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 13 – Minimum Wage & NI Changes, plus VAT Pitfalls 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

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60:26

"Budget 2024 - Review and Advice - Optmum: LIVE! Ep12

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2024/10/31

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 12 – Budget 2024 – Review and Advice 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

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44:38

2024/25 Charity of Choice – ‘Doing It For Dan’ -...

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2024/09/04

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 11 – 2024 Charity of Choice – ‘Doing It For Dan’ 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

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66:51

"Case Study - Open Door to Growing Group - The SiTE"...

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2024/08/07

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 10 – Case Study: Open Door to Growing Group 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

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67:33

"The Future of the Limited Company" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep9

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2024/07/10

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 9 – The Future of the Limited Company? 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

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57:47

"Busting the Myths of Business Plans" - Optimum:...

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2024/06/12

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 8 – Busting the Myths of Business Plans 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

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57:02

"Owning Property with Someone Else" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep7

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2024/05/09

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 7 – Owning A Property With Another Person 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”,

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57:45

"Knowing Your Business" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep6

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2024/04/03

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 6 – Knowing Your Business 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

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61:40

"2024 Spring Budget Review" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep5

Optimum: LIVE! ·

2024/03/07

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 5 – 2024 Spring Budget Review 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

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57:11

"Tax Efficiency of Electric Cars" - Optimum: LIVE! Ep4

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2024/02/01

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 4 – Understanding Personal Tax Payments and Tax Efficiency of Electric Cars 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

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58:36

"Tax Rules for Christmas Parties and Gifts" -...

Optimum: LIVE! ·

2023/12/20

Optimum: LIVE! – Episode 3 – Tax Rules for Christmas Gifting & Parties (whilst toasting Christmas) 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

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