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Date: 01/11/2025

Running a successful accounting firm today goes far beyond technical expertise. So what are the key lessons for running an accounting firm in the modern age?

David Smith, founding director of Smithink, shares three key lessons for running an accounting firm in the modern age. David explains the importance of structuring for growth, moving beyond compliance to become trusted advisors to clients - and finally, strong leadership.

Also this month, how can business avoid being left behind in the AI revolution? Andrew Phillips, Vice President at Freshworks, shares some practical tips.

We also hear about how to double your business from Melissa Browne, founder of Mel Browne Money.

And Rod Curtis, Director of Strategy and Creative Lead at Kommunal, talks us through the increasingly common problem with "dupes" - or businesses that imitate other brands. He explains what you can do to get ahead of potential dupes.

Next, we hear from GreenX7 founder and author Tim Jack Adams about preventing burnout and building sustainable energy.

Also essential in today's workforce is emotional intelligence, or EQ. Emotional Intelligence Specialist Amy Jacobson explains how unproductive relationships at work hold leaders back - and how developing your EQ could transform your business.

We end this month by hearing from Daniel Murray, CEO of Empathic Consulting. He reveals why empathy is far more than just a soft skill - and how it can reshape organisational culture and supercharge performance.