Kate McClanaghan and Jeff Finney discuss current trends and helpful techniques regarding the voice over industry, and also host interesting interviews with guests.
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As a small business owner, you'll have a million different questions. The award-winning Sound Advice podcast is the place to go for answers. In Season 1, we talked about how to make your business financially successful—in year 1 and beyond. Writing a business plan that works, finding your first customer, starting up with zero capital, and being tax compliant—you name it, we covered it. For Season 2, we dug even deeper into what it’s really like to run a business, with unfiltered advice and r ...
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Kate McClanaghan and Jeff Finney discuss current trends and helpful techniques regarding the voice over industry, and also host interesting interviews with guests.
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Mad Math grew up under the constant watch of the Tesseract. Giving him superhuman intelligence. Now he's here to answer your pathetic questions.
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Foong Ng: Discover the power of positive company culture
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A strong company culture can be the bedrock of a thriving business, which is exactly why Foong Ng is focused on revolutionising employee engagement with Matchable, the UK’s leading employee volunteering solution. Explore the direct link between engaged employees and improved performance, and how Matchable is fostering this connection. And you’ll di…
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Regardless of whether you’re on-camera or off-, engaging your imagination is required of you as a talent. Discover a key element that will assist you with every take, regardless of your skill level, and allow you greater spontaneity, expression and subtle, yet discernable, variety. Discover in this podcast: • The impact on your audience when engagi…
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This is our final podcast offering in our month long homage to creepy storytelling and to Halloween. This is the remarkable result of gathering a few of my most talented friends a few years back after divvying up roles between the apple cider and donuts. We hope you enjoyed these stories we’ve presented all month as much as we enjoyed doing them! E…
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The Silent Towns, adapted from Ray Bradbury’s “The Martian Chronicles”
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This is our third recorded offering in our month long homage to great storytelling and to Halloween. This podcast is the remarkable result of gathering a few of my most talented friends in our LA studio one crisp night a few years back after divvying up roles between the apple cider and donuts, which I adapted from Ray Bradbury’s “The Martian Chron…
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AI in Business - Opportunities, Challenges and Misconceptions
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In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of Artificial Intelligence with Ed Daniels, the lead developer at Mathison AI. They discuss AI's current applications across various industries, its potential impact on businesses of all sizes, and common misconceptions. Ed offers insights on how small bu…
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John Mullins: 6 rules to break for successful entrepreneurship
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Unlock the 6 rules to break for entrepreneurial success with renowned thought leader and London Business School teacher, John Mullins, as we dive deep into the power of confidence and innovation and how they can transform your journey. With over 20 years of executive experience in high-growth retailing firms, including ventures he founded and took …
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Ray Bradbury’s “The Earth Men”, an excerpt from “The Martian Chronicles”
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As a kid I fell in love with short stories in large part from hearing old radio theatre-style recordings that often played on the radio throughout October leading up to Halloween. I especially loved Ray Bradbury’s “The Martian Chronicles”. So much so, I adapted my own version of a few of his wonderful “Twilight Zone-ish” tales, of which he gave me …
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Stuart Broad: Build your business with small steps to success
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Cricket legend Stuart Broad tells us how he transitioned from the world of professional sports to the realm of business. Alongside his former teammate Harry Gurney, Stuart has successfully ventured into the hospitality industry, to become co-owner of The Cat & Wickets pub company. From finding the right mentor to fostering a positive mentality, Stu…
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The Importance of Challenging YourComfort Zone
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Acting is very much like playing poker. If you intend to play, if you hope towin, you need to play your hand well, and, frankly, you need to risk.Yet, far too many talent kill a perfectly wonderful opportunities to createby second-guessing what little direction they are given. Perfectly capable,creative talent completely shutting down at the very m…
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Listeners can tune in to a recording of our recent women in accounting webinar. Hosts Steven Jones and Lauren Townsend are joined by Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards, Helen Rowland, Tax Senior at Ballards, Alex Moore, Account Manager at Ballards, and Aamirah Jama, Audit and Account Associate at Ballards. Together, they explore several key topic…
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Isa Guha: Pitching in: How nonprofits can support your community
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Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of cricket superstar Isa Guha, who is on a mission to create a more inclusive environment for women and girls in cricket. After dominating the sports field, Isa has made a profound impact in the non-profit sector with her charity, Take Her Lead. In this episode, Isa shares invaluable business advice an…
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Defining the ‘Conversational’ Voiceover Read
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Listen to Actors’ SOUND ADVICE co-founders, coaches, and seasoned voiceover demo producers, Kate McClanaghan and Jeff Finney discuss one of the most elusive and sought-after performance styles in the voiceover business.Av voiceoverinfo.com
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As actors we’re generally expected to be versatile enough to play everything. Or at least that’s the general consensus regarding acting as a profession, and not simply from actors and their coaches. Of course, precious few rise to the occasion for the simple reason none of this work is all that easy. Mastering the skills to effortlessly perform in …
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The Two Prominent Approaches to Voiceover in the States
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If you’ve been pursuing voiceover work on your own in America for the past decade or more, chances are you’ve been following a business model that concentrates almost strictly on securing work all by yourself, or DIY, by procuring jobs primarily through excessively low-paying sites like Fiverr, Upwork and a few Pay-to-Play (P2P) platforms. Neverthe…
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Shelly Nuruzzaman: From BANG! To boom: A late-blooming business journey
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From wielding equations in a lab to crafting mouthwatering curry kits in her kitchen, Shelly Nuruzzaman’s career path took a very unexpected turn in her 40’s. Armed with a PhD, but in need of a change and a new purpose, Shelly traded her lab coat for an apron and began using her scientific background to fuel her culinary creativity. With the missio…
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Summer is calling. We’re moments away from family reunions, vacations, and long weekends for the first time in a really long time for most of us! So, here’s a bit of advice that will keep you in good graces with your talent agents and potential clients: if you know the dates you won’t be available for auditions or jobs, be sure to book out!…
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Passion and instincts account for a great deal, but neither will get you anywhere unless you dedicate yourself to keeping your skills sharp, while relentlessly pursuing the work. It’s there to be had. Let’s assume you have a work ethic that won’t quit, and everyone says you have a remarkable voice. Terrific. Question is: do you have talent? And how…
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Imogen Partridge: Create customer joy through acts of kindness
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Imogen Partridge shares her journey from interior architecture to pursuing her passion of illustration and how her love of places and storytelling fuels her artistic work. But more than just sharing her artistic journey, she also delves into the power of kindness in business and how being kind can benefit your personal life, your customers, and you…
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Why You Need to Lead with a Commercial Demo as a Voice-over
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Understanding who you’ve created your demos to service most is typically overlooked by both seasoned and novice talent alike. Yet, it’s the endgame, and why this should be your primary focus from the very start. Certainly there are no absolutes in voiceover but there are a number of elements you should consider when first pursuing voiceover as a pr…
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Join Matthew Clarke, your host, and Bal Siyan, Fractional IT Director at Ballards, in the latest episode of the SoundAdvice Podcast as they discuss CrowdStrike. Bal explores the impact of recent events involving CrowdStrike, particularly in sectors like healthcare and airports, where outages have led to hesitation among companies considering their …
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Five Habits to Master to Improve Your Voice Acting
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If the adage, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” holds up, then it stands to reason the habits we practice, whether by design or default, ultimately determines our strengths. With that, I give you five habits to strengthen your performance abilities.Av voiceoverinfo.com
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Nicola Robinson and Tolu Abisogun: How to balance a 9-5 and running your own business
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When clubbing and partying were on hold during the pandemic, a lot of us found ourselves hosting good old-fashioned game and quiz nights. Well, Nicola Robinson and Tolu Abisogun took this opportunity to create their cheeky and fun drinking games brand, Berserk Games, which soon became a thriving disruptive player in the industry. We're going to del…
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Six Key Similarities Between Voiceover & On-Camera Acting
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Here are a few key industry insights to improve your bottom line, elevate your brand, instill confidence, and expand your small business as an actor, on- or off-camera!Av voiceoverinfo.com
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Branding, Rebranding and Art Direction for Voice Actors
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You might be relieved to discover the best advertising… isn’t advertising at all. By that I mean the adage, “less is more” applies when it comes to art directing your graphics that will allow you to make your name known and associated with being a professional voice talent with taste and an elevated aesthetic. Here are five key elements to consider…
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Jim and Dannii Mee: How to turn obstacles into opportunities
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Join us on this episode of Sound Advice, as we discover how the dynamic power couple, Jim and Dannii Mee, captured their love for travel and transformed their passions into a thriving international events business, driving Rat Race Adventure Sports to new heights. Learn from their resilience in adapting through the challenges of the pandemic, pivot…
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Can You Be a Professional Even if You’re Just Starting Out?
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Typically training for the average actor and voice-over are categorizes into one of three camps: beginner, intermediate or advanced. Problem is: nothing in this business is lumped into those categories; you’re either a professional or you’re not, right out of the gate.Av voiceoverinfo.com
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Boost Your Brand: The Essential Role of Marketing Agency
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In the latest episode of the podcast Sound Advice, Ben Allman, a chartered accountant with Ballards LLP, interviews Jon Clough, the founder of Creative Folks, a web design and performance marketing agency. During the episode, Jon provides an in-depth look at Creative Folks, detailing the role and services of a marketing agency. He explains why busi…
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You build your professional reputation as a voice talent and as an actor by consistently delivering exceptional auditions. Lots and lots and lots of them. Which is why persistence and tenacity serve you so well to succeed in this, or frankly, any business. So, how many auditions do you imagine it takes to land a single voiceover job? Five? Ten? Twe…
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Simon Squibb: Secure investment for your dream business
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Becoming homeless and jobless at 15 wasn't enough to stop Simon Squibb from dreaming big. Instead, this was the catalyst to his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Today, he is a multi-millionaire, founder of 19 companies, and investor of 78 more. With a personal mission to help others achieve similar dreams, Simon created HelpBnk. Alongside his…
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The Biggest Misconceptions About Voiceover Demos
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Voiceover demos, by definition, are a professional demonstration of what you do best and what you want more of. Yet many well-meaning, even experienced talent fall prey to many of the following misconceptions regarding what should and shouldn’t be included on your voiceover demos.Av voiceoverinfo.com
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To Trust Your Instincts You Have to Use Them
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Let’s assume you have a work ethic that won’t quit, and everyone says you have a remarkable voice. You can have all the talent in the world, but it’ll die on the vine without drive and momentum. Your passion and instincts account for a great deal, but neither will get you anywhere unless you dedicate yourself to continually sharpening your skills w…
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Julie Wong: Overcome financial fear to grow your business (Part 2)
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If you wanted more advice on how to overcome your fears of finance, then you're in the right place, as Julie Wong is back with more tips and tricks in this 2-part episode special. Get ready to explore how finance and marketing are intertwined, giving you valuable insights into how you can adjust your strategies to get the best out of both. Discover…
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MCcloud Update: NHS Staff, Be Prepared!
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Tune in to the latest episode of Sound Advice (Medical), featuring Matthew Watson, Medical Partner at Ballards LLP, in conversation with Peter Herniman, Tax Director at Ballards LLP. Peter discusses how Ballards LLP supports NHS staff with HMRC reporting services for the McCloud pension remedy and advises NHS staff to promptly review their pension …
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Stronger Teams, Better Business - Why Recruitment Matters
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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Emma Richardson, Managing Director at Four Squared Recruitment. They discuss why recruitment is important for your business, how to make the best hiring decisions, and effective interview techniques.…
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You practiced, practiced, practiced… but still, no Carnegie Hall! So, what happened? Well, a number of things could be in play, or entirely absent from your auditions, as the case may be. Here are 5 reasons you probably didn’t book that last audition…Av voiceoverinfo.com
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Julie Wong: Overcome financial fear to grow your business (Part 1)
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Does the idea of looking at your finances leave you with sweaty palms and an overwhelming feeling of dread? Then look no further, this 2-part episode special is for you! In the chaotic early days of starting a business, it can be easy to overlook the numbers. You place all your focus on marketing, branding and manufacturing, and before you know it,…
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As an actor, you’re most often asked to just be yourself. Come to think of it, this could be said of all manner of business, just maybe more so as an actor. Those casting are most interested in you being you. In fact, you’re expected to be the most dynamic, comfortable, spontaneous “YOU” you can be. (This can come as something of a contradiction, e…
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There’s a common misconception in our culture that states if a road proves too difficult then maybe “it wasn’t meant to be.” Instead, I happen to think the opposite might actually be true. If you are on the right path, then you’re likely to face far more opposition than you ever may have imagined. I don’t wish this for you it’s simply an observatio…
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Phil Pinder: I turned down £200k and built a spellbinding brand
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In a world where magic and adventure come to life, Harry Potter fans have cast a spell of their own, creating a wave of business opportunities and immense growth. Phil Pinder and Ben Fry found a way to capture this enthusiasm for all things wizardry and created their first business, The Potions Cauldron—a place where fans can immerse themselves in …
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It may come as a surprise to most people as to what a casting director actually does, even if you’ve considered yourself a professional talent for a number of years. Casting agencies select talent they feel are most suitable for the specific job at hand from talent agencies based on the individual talent’s professional promotional materials. Suffic…
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“Ambition is the first step to success. The second is action.” There are a few key basics voice talent should know about this industry from the onset that’s either required of you or you can expect as industry standards. Hopefully, understanding them from the start will improve your ability to create, secure work and navigate your voiceover career.…
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Insider's Guide to Consulting: Trends, Triumphs, and Traps
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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Esther Partridge-Warner, Head Business Growth Coach at Real World Consultancy. They discuss trends in the consultancy world, free resources for start-ups, and keys to successful consultant engagement. Esther also shares red flags …
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Christopher Money: I started a business with a Spice Girl
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In a bold move, Christopher Money persuaded bona fide Spice Girl, Emma Bunton, with an idea too good to miss. Seven years ago, they formed a formidable partnership and embarked on a thrilling entrepreneurial journey together. After both struggling to find products that were gentle on their babies’ skin, and that cared about their environmental impa…
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The Standards That Define Competitive Voiceover Demos
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Listen to SOUND ADVICE founder & author of The SOUND ADVICE Encyclopedia of Voiceover, Kate McClanaghan, defines: The Two Distinctly Different Business Approaches to Voiceover The Standards That Define Professional Voiceover Demos Who We Create VO demos For In The First Place How Many Demos Do You Honestly Need As a Voiceover And a whole lot more!…
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Zoë Chapman: From my 1-bed council flat to the Dragon’s Den
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Solo-founder of Kiddiwhizz, Zoë Chapman, shares how risking it all for her invention led to double investment on Dragon’s Den. After noticing a vast gap in the market during the pandemic, the 39-year-old mum of one rolled her sleeves up to fill it. Her genius idea: A portable kids’ toilet—aptly called the Whizzer. Taking a huge financial risk from …
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The Unexpected Benefits of Mastering Commercial Work
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For decades now, legions of actors have emerged from assorted acting schools across the country harboring a deep aversion to pursuing and accepting commercial work. Yet, if you scratch the surface a bit, you’ll probably find this unfounded antagonism typically stems from the misguided notion you’d become “a sellout” if you perused commercial opport…
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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, delve into expert insights from Ballards LLP chartered accountants. Host Matthew Clarke chats with Mark Skellum, Medical Partner, and Chelsea Foulkes, Business Services Medical Manager at Ballards LLP. They discuss the superannuation requirements for GPs, explore PCSE online functionalities, and highlight impo…
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Kiana Gomes: Start a thriving business from your kitchen table
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Kiana Gomes is the creative mind behind the Cocktail Bomb Shop, a product she has designed to elevate your at-home bartending experience and impress your guests. After finding a gap in the market for her fizzy creations during the pandemic, she worked tirelessly on perfecting her formula. Kiana then posted a TikTok video of her cocktail bomb in act…
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Why Producing a “Makeshift” Demo of Your Voiceover Demo is a Professional Mistake
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Avoid one of the greatest mistakes budding voice talent make and why to give your voiceover career the best opportunity to achieve the greatest results. Here are a few key industry insights to improve your bottom line, elevate your brand, instill confidence, and expand your small business as a voice actor.…
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Tech Talk in the Fields: Navigating Agriculture's Machinery Revolution
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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman discusses the agricultural machinery sector with expert Toby Whatley from Farmers Guardian. They cover its importance, trends like precision farming and automation, and challenges such as supply chain disruptions. They also explore new techn…
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