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Making Your Business Less Dependent On You

A4G Chartered Accountants

By discussing the challenges owner managers face spending all their time working in your business, Making Your Business Less Dependent On You is a podcast for owner managers craving a better work/life balance and time to actually work on your business, not in it. Tune in every other Wednesday for a blend of expertise and stories from those who "get it"...

business management

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00:04:25

How to get the right help in your business

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/12/02

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? In this episode of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer, founder of A4G with 30 years’ experience, shares practical strategies to get help in your business, whether it’s hiring a personal assistant, training in-house talent, or exploring offshore staffing.Malcolm draws on his own experience stepping back from A4G in its 30th year to guide business owners on freeing their time, reducing dependency, and creating a structure that works

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00:03:41

Two precious hours – How to reclaim your time

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/11/25

In this episode of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer FCA, founder of A4G and author of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, reveals how to reclaim two precious hours each week to take control of your business and your life. Most business owners are trapped in the day-to-day, constantly reacting to emails, messages, and urgent requests. Malcolm shows how just two hours a week, used correctly, can transform your business from a job that relies entirely on you to a

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00:04:36

Where to start: finding your weekly reset to take...

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/11/20

In this week’s episode of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer FCA kicks off the practical side of the journey.If you’ve ever ended the week wondering where the time went — too many projects on the go, too many fires to fight, and not enough real progress — this one’s for you.Drawing on decades of experience advising ambitious business owners (and a few lessons from the golf course and football pitch), Malcolm explains:• Why so many entrepreneurs suffer from what he calls the

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00:05:20

Selling your business: What private equity and trade...

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/11/07

In this episode of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer FCA, founder of A4G and author of Accidental Millionaires and Making Your Business Less Dependent on You , unpacks what really happens when you sell your business to a third party.From private equity roll-ups to PLC acquisitions, Malcolm shares what buyers actually look for, why too many businesses fail to attract good offers, and what owners can do now to make their business sale-ready and valuable.You’ll learn:✅ The

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00:05:23

Is a Management Buyout right for you?

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer FCA explores one of the most talked-about but often misunderstood exit routes: the management buyout (MBO).Malcolm breaks down the pros, cons, and tax angles in plain English, helping you decide if selling to your own team could be your best route to freedom.You’ll learn:Why an MBO might preserve your business’s legacy and client relationshipsThe biggest financial and emotional pitfalls to watch out forHow to structure a

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00:04:27

What's your end goal?

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/10/24

In this episode of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer FCA explores one of the most important and often overlooked parts of building a business that works without you: defining what you actually want from it.Drawing on lessons from Olympic gold medallists and decades of advising business owners, Malcolm shares why clarity on your outcome is what turns hard work into progress and how your goals will shape every system, hire, and decision that follows.Whether your aim is more

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00:04:50

The first day I was no longer the boss

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2025/10/17

In this first episode of the revival of Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, Malcolm Palmer - founder of A4G and author of Accidental Millionaires and Making Your Business Less Dependent on You - shares what it felt like to step back as managing partner of A4G after 30 years.Malcolm talks openly about:The moment he realised his firm could run without himWhy he didn’t sell to private equity (and what that decision means for his team)The letter-with-no-form incident that started his obsession

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00:42:57

Learn How to Grow Your Business Like a Franchise...

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/07/25

In this episode, Danny Hanlon, COO of Granite and Trend Transformations UK, reveals the inner workings of franchising and the invaluable lessons it holds for small businesses. Gain insights into: How small businesses can leverage franchise strategies to optimise your operations How franchising offers a proven model for growth, mitigating risks and providing comprehensive support The essential traits of successful franchisees, from leadership skills to industry passion The critical role of

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01:00:32

Balancing people and performance

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/04/10

In order to make your business less dependent on you, you need to have a team around you that you can trust to delegate to and who will ensure the business continues to flourish. Do you have that? If you don't, this podcast episode is for you. In this podcast episode, Malcolm speaks to Paul Mallinson, Partner at Backley Black, about finding the balance between performance and people in business. Backley Black is run with Paul alongside Steve Backley and Roger Black (ex-Team GB Olympians who

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00:09:38

Are you a Ronald or an Elton?

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/03/20

Are you a Ronald or an Elton? This week you’ll learn exactly what we mean by Ronald and Elton and how a balance of the two will make your business lessdependent on you. What you’ll learn in this episode: Assess where you sit on the ‘Ronald and Elton Scale’ to determine your level of involvement in your business Focus on working on your business, not just in it, to create systems and reduce dependency on yourself Consider whether you are more suited to the Ronald or Elton business model, and

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00:46:47

Connecting is not enough, with Andy Lopata

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/02/21

In this podcast episode, Malcolm Palmer interviews Andy Lopata. Andy is a true luminary in professionalrelationships and networking. With over 25 years of expertise under his belt, Andy is hailed as one of Europe's leading business networking strategists by the Financial Times and Forbes.com. In this conversation, Andy shares invaluable insights on stress management, time optimisation, and the delicate balance between vulnerability and positivity in professional relationships. He doesn't

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00:14:26

Are you the only person who can do this job?

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/02/07

In this podcast episode, Malcolm Palmer discusses the importance of making your business less dependent on you. He introduces the five stages of the strategic planning process and emphasises the need to envision where you want your business to be in the future. He also highlights the challenge of finding employees who can perform tasks as effectively as you can. Malcolm encourages business owners to trust and delegate to others, and he provides tips on building a valuable team member

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00:48:28

Begin with the end in mind

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/01/23

For this week's episode, we decided to begin with the end in mind (a reference to the book The Seven habits of highly effective people). Malcolm interviewed someone who has done the whole journey - from start up to growing their business to being the best in their industry in the UK to selling it on. That person is Richard Marshall. In the episode, Richard shares his experiences and insights on how delegating and trusting others with responsibilities played a pivotal role in his journey from

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00:22:49

Life On The Doughnut

Making Your Business Less Dependent On You ·

2024/01/05

Summary In the first episode of the series, Malcolm Palmer starts by sharing his story of how he got to where he is. Him, in a little office in Dartford, where things kept going wrong. Malcolm discusses the importance of making your business less dependent on you sharing personal experiences and insights from his clients over the years. The conversation explores the concept of the doughnut and the different mental states business owners experience. It highlights the challenges of being on the

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