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🎧 New Episode: Transforming sales for creative professionals with Blair Enns 🎧 In this latest episode of the Beautiful Business Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Blair Enns, founder of Win Without Pitching, who brings a fresh perspective on selling for creatives. Speaking from his mountain village in British Columbia, Blair shares his insights on integrity-based selling and value-based pricing, challenging traditional sales approaches with his unique philosophy. Blair’s insights go beyond sales tactics. He advocates for a shift from ‘selling’ to ‘advising’, where experts lead with trust, authenticity, and authority. We explore the power of the “flip” moment, where the creative professional moves from vendor to trusted advisor, and how this transformation shapes richer client partnerships. Blair’s new book, The Four Conversations, dives into guiding discussions on value, qualification, discovery, and closing—each designed to nurture genuine client relationships. This episode is for anyone in the creative sector looking to establish themselves as an expert, build deeper connections, and embrace a more intentional approach to sales. 🎙️ Listen in to learn how to master the art of expertise-based selling. #Podcast #WinWithoutPitching #CreativeProfessionals #SalesStrategies #Expertise #TrustedAdvisor #BeautifulBusiness #ClientRelationships #ValueBasedSelling

We're currently on the lookout for talented Payroll Advisors, Management Accountants, and Client Account Managers to join us at Wow! Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the Wow team: 🌟 A supportive culture - our team is here to cheer you on and lend a hand whenever you need it. 🌟 The ability to work from anywhere in the UK - as long as you have your laptop and internet, you’re ready to go! 🌟 Personal progression plans to ensure you have opportunities to learn new skills and reach your career goals. 🌟 Flexible working hours - you’ll have the freedom to shape your schedule around our core hours of 10am-4pm. 🌟 Having fun is guaranteed. From virtual meet-ups to in-person events, we believe that a happy team is a productive team! Curious to learn more? Click the link to explore current openings and discover what it’s like to work at Wow: https://lnkd.in/dvSGyCHJ

🚨 Autumn Budget 2024: What You Need to Know! 🚨 The recent Autumn Budget update includes big changes that could impact you and your business: 🔹 Capital Gains Tax & Business Assets Disposal Relief changes 🔹 Increased Employer’s National Insurance 🔹 VAT on private school fees 🔹 Boosted National Living Wage 🔹IHT changes Staying ahead on these updates is essential! Check out our full summary for more insights 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHfd3s3M The Wow Company

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget today and we have been analysing the announcements here at Wow. Below are some of the key takeaways:  💰 National Insurance contributions for employers will increase by 1.2% to 15%, with the threshold also reduced to £5k (from April 2025) 📈 The lower rate of Capital Gains Tax will rise from 10% to 18%, and the higher rate from 20% to 24% (from today, the 30th of October) 🏦 VAT will remain at 20% 🏫 VAT on private school fees will be implemented (from January 2025) ⚖️ Changes to the Inheritance Tax rules have been announced and are coming in over the next 2-3 years For more details on the latest announcements and to find out how this may affect your business, read our Autumn Budget blog post here: https://lnkd.in/ezH9yhd5

Our friends over at The Agency Collective | B Corp Certified are running an in-person New Business Clinic in November. You can grab tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehx8ypNz If you’re a Wow client - check the info in October’s Lead Adviser briefing email for a little treat 💙 Here are the details: ⏰ 2pm - 7pm 🗓️ Thursday, 14th November 📍Central London

🎧 New podcast episode | Finding the fun: Gulliver Moore on building a creative agency with joy and growth Host Chloe loved chatting with Gulliver Moore, the creative force behind Sunday Treat. Gulliver shares the incredible story of how he grew his agency, working with global brands like Google and Revolut—all while prioritising team culture over rigid goals. Listen in to learn how Sunday Treat’s unique approach to creativity, niching, and fun has helped them thrive, even in challenging times. Gulliver also discusses the ups and downs of client attraction, the power of a positive work environment and the art of maintaining strong client relationships. Whether you’re an agency leader, a creative professional, or just interested in, well, FUN 🤩, you should give this a listen! #Podcast #CreativeAgency #Leadership #TeamCulture #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ClientRelationships #CreativeIndustry

20 things Wowees have learnt from their time at Wow⚡️💙 2024 marks 20 years of Wow! We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible culture we've built together. Over the years, each and every Wowee has contributed to what makes Wow such a unique and special place to work. We asked the team earlier in the year to share what they learnt from their time at Wow and the responses have definitely captured the heart of Wow culture. From embracing fun in work, to being empathetic and authentic, these snippets are a testament to the inclusive and inspiring environment we've all created. Here's to the next 20 years!

Insight on the upcoming Budget from Natalie Howarth, Wow's awesome Head of Business Tax. Check it out 👇

Are your projects not as profitable as they should be, but you don't know why or what to do about it? It was great to be part of this year's The Wow Company profit programme again and deliver yesterday's session on project profitability. In my first 7 years working agency-side, I grew my own department from 0-100 people. Understanding how we deliver projects in the best way was a huge focus area for me. You can wing it to a point (and a lot of agencies do up to around £1m turnover), but you need to understand how to do this profitably eventually. Here are some key points to keep in mind: BEFORE project: ✔ Focus more on qualification and scoping to improve pricing accuracy. Agencies rarely find out enough about clients' requirements to create profitable budgets. ✔Calculate everyone's charge-out rates properly. Use tiered pricing. Understand how long it takes you to deliver your work. Don't give anything away for free. Agencies often throw out reporting, catch-ups, PM time, and onboarding for free. Don't! ✔Agree Scope of Work and Ways of Working with new clients. It's hard for your client leads to push back when they have no agreement in place. DURING project: ✔ Hybrid Project Manager/Account Manager roles hardly ever work for profitability. Split them. AMs aren't PMs. AMs will always defend the client's needs, which can be pricey. ✔ Map out repeatable processes to avoid chaos and inefficiencies. Agencies often waste time and energy on making things up as they go along. Understanding who does what and how long certain tasks take can be a goldmine for profits. ✔ Give your teams access to data to make more informed decisions around profitability e.g. planned vs actuals, have we gone over/under, client/project profitability. ✔ Make things visible on your internal systems e.g. work in progress, tasks, outstanding work etc. to forecast profitability levels. AFTER project: ✔ Learn and change. Do wash-ups and reviews. Understand if and why margins were low. Was it due to inaccurate pricing? Skills? Client issues? Spot patterns, and introduce changes.

Prioritising your mental health at work is key to thriving, not just surviving. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re sharing practical tips to boost your well-being in the workplace 💼🌿 From creating mindful routines to embracing short breaks, small changes can make a big impact. Head over to LAB for some more tips! 👉 At Human First Collective we believe mental health deserves the same attention as physical health, which is why we’ve invested in training Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) within our team. Just like physical first aiders, our MHFAs are here to offer immediate support, guidance, and a listening ear when it’s needed most and are also acting as ambassadors for looking after your mental health. We’re committed to creating a safe, open environment where our team can go for gold both mentally and physically. Empathy, active listening, and confidentiality are at the heart of what our MHFAs do, ensuring that no one has to face their challenges alone. We’re dedicated to building a workplace that prioritises wellbeing, because we know when we take care of our people, they deliver their best work 🫶