Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Declining
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Consistency
37%
Hosting
app.kajabi.com

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About This Podcast

Straight-talking advice for UK small business owners. Hosted by Justin Turner an accountant, author, lecturer and founder of AskJT. This podcast delivers no-fluff insights on business, tax and finance and business strategy, drawn from over 20 years in the trenches. Each weekly episode gives you real-world tips on everything from director tax strategies and business models to sales, marketing, HMRC pitfalls and growing smarter (not just bigger). If you’re a time-poor business owner who wants to make better decisions and keep more of what you earn, this show is for you. Expect practical guidance, relatable stories, and the occasional dry British joke. New Episodes every Monday.

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Recent Episodes

What Everyone's Getting Wrong About Making Tax Digital

Mar 02, 2026 13m

After two months off, Justin's back. And he's not here to add to the noise. If you've searched Making Tax Digital on YouTube recently, you'll have seen the same thing everywhere — penalties,…

How I Use AI and Automation to Run a Full Marketing System on My Own

Dec 29, 2025 17m

If you want to modernise your business systems, marketing and onboarding, learn more about working with me at askjt.co.uk. How do you produce YouTube videos, podcasts, blogs, social posts and PDFs…

Real Startup Lessons

Dec 22, 2025 14m

This week I was invited to a student trade show at Northumbria University. I expected a few posters and half-formed ideas. I walked out seeing something much bigger. The problems student…

Your Emails Keep Going to Spam – Here’s the Business Fix No One Talks About

Dec 15, 2025 12m

You finish a job, send the invoice, and the client never gets it. You resend it, and it lands in spam. It’s annoying, but it’s also costing small businesses thousands every year. In this episode,…

The Hidden Power of Automation: How We Saved 400 Tasks in One Week

Dec 08, 2025 11m

This week I share the automation that changed my accountancy firm. It’s simple, repeatable and it freed us from hours of admin. One week Zapier told me we’d automated 360 tasks, and Mailchimp added…

Budget 2025: SMEs Pay More Tax

Dec 01, 2025 23m

Most Budget breakdowns tell you what changed. This episode tells you what to do about it. JT explains how the 2024 and 2025 Budgets quietly combine into one long rolling tax plan that hits small…

Can't Pay your Tax Bill?

Nov 24, 2025 7m

Struggling to pay your tax bill? You’re not alone. In 2010, I owed HMRC £20,000 and even had a debt officer at my door. In this episode, I share the five steps you must take right now if you can’t…

Why Working Harder Won’t Save Your Business

Nov 17, 2025 9m

If you’re working six days a week and still wondering where the money’s gone, this episode is for you. Justin shares the story of a tradesman who was ready to give up — working every day, quoting on…

7 Year-End Checks Every UK Director Must Do (Before It’s Too Late)

Nov 10, 2025 13m

Year-end doesn’t have to be chaos. In this episode, Justin breaks down 7 practical year-end checks that help UK small business owners save tax, free up cash, and stay in control before the books…

Why You Still Need an Accountant in the Age of AI

Nov 03, 2025 9m

Is AI coming for accountants? Software like Xero and QuickBooks makes bookkeeping easier, but there’s a big difference between processing numbers and giving real advice. In this episode, I explain…

The Hidden HR Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses Money

Oct 27, 2025 39m

Guest: 👩‍💼 Carol Butts — Accelerate HR LinkedIn | Search “Carol Butts Accelerate HR” Email: [email protected] Most small businesses only think about HR once something’s already gone wrong but…

£300 Tax-Free: Trivial Benefits for Directors (UK)

Oct 20, 2025 8m

Learn how UK “trivial benefits” work: the £50 per-occasion rule, the £300 director cap, and how to use non-cash gift cards for staff without triggering PAYE/P11D. Clear do’s/don’ts, per-head…

Why Motivation Won’t Save Your Business

Oct 13, 2025 10m

A client asked me recently: “Justin, how do you stay so motivated?” Here’s the truth: I don’t. Some days I’m tired, some days I’m low on energy. But after 20 years of running businesses — from my…

Hiring Your First Employee - The Brutal Truth for Small Business Owners

Oct 06, 2025 7m

Every small business reaches the point where you ask: should I hire? In this episode, I share the honest truth about taking on your first employee, why most of us are bad managers at the start, and…

How to Sell More Without Feeling Like a Salesperson

Sep 29, 2025 9m

If you’re great at what you do but struggle to turn enquiries into clients — this episode is for you. Justin shares the exact sales engine he built inside his accountancy firm that now closes 86% of…

5 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You Customers (and How to Fix Them)

Sep 22, 2025 10m

Every week, I see small business owners wasting thousands on marketing that will never work — and the worst part? The mistakes are completely avoidable. In this episode, I share the 5 most common…

Tech vs. Human: How to Grow a Business in the Digital Age with Dave Rogers

Sep 15, 2025 21m

In this episode of the AskJT Podcast, I’m joined once again by business coach, TEDx speaker, and author Dave Rogers for a deep dive into how technology is reshaping the way small businesses operate…

The Secret to Wealth Most Business Owners Miss: Scale of Capital Explained

Sep 08, 2025 9m

Most self-employed people in the UK have no pension savings at all. And it's no surprise — the early days of saving feel painfully slow. But what if you knew exactly when the magic starts? In this…

The Smart Move: Electric Vehicles in Company Car Schemes

Sep 01, 2025 6m

In this episode of the AskJT podcast, Justin Turner dives into why electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming company car schemes and how business owners can make the most of it. Learn how EVs create…

My Voice Is My Password”: How I Used an AI Clone to Access My Bank Account

Aug 25, 2025 6m

This week, Justin shares a story that sounds like it’s straight out of a Black Mirror episode, but it really happened. On the day he paid off his mortgage, Justin decided to test HSBC’s voice…

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