Most business owners think they know how their business is doing… until someone asks for the numbers. In this episode of The Business Growth Show, we sit down with Angela & Rupert Turton from Blue Dragonfly Group to talk about the most common growth blocker they see in SMEs: not having a clear grip on your numbers. We unpack why relying on your accountant for outdated reports holds you back, how to build simple systems that keep finances clean and useful, and what it really takes to execute change inside a growing company. You’ll also hear practical advice on: • The “critical numbers” every business should track (and why a bank balance is not enough) • How to sort messy systems and make software actually talk to each other (CRM + accounting) • Why marketing is an investment, not just a cost • When a business hits the tipping point where structure, process and delegation become essential • How to chair better meetings with agendas, clear purpose and real decisions • Why communication is the foundation for growth • Working successfully with a business partner (even if they’re also your spouse) If you’re scaling past the early stage and want better cashflow control, clearer reporting, and a plan you can actually deliver, this one is for you. Guests: Angela Turton (Accountancy & finance clarity) + Rupert Turton (Project-led delivery & business change) Company: Blue Dragonfly Group (UK) Subscribe, Like, and Comment. We’d love to hear what part of Angela and Rupert's story or approach stood out most! #BusinessGrowthShow #Entrepreneurship #Accountingtips #Finance #Marketing #Sales #Peterborough #Rutland #Stamford #SmallBusiness #Leadership

Adam (Active Internet Marketing) and Jon (Octopus Computers) chat with Michael Parry, co-founder of Frank Modern, about building a modern estate agency in the Peterborough and Rutland market. Michael breaks down what’s really happening right now, why getting the setup, pricing and marketing right from day one is everything, and how listening properly has led to a big rise in off-market sales. He also shares what he’d do differently if he started again, how networking and visibility helped them grow fast, and why “old school” lead gen like direct mail is working again. We also get into the story behind the Frank Modern name, what it’s like running the business with his wife Morgan, and the next chapter. launching a new prestige-focused sister brand, Parry & Grace, for Rutland’s unique and exceptional homes.

Main takeaways from our chat with Michael:

- In a competitive market, visibility and strong marketing from day one matters.

- Get the pricing right early and you give yourself the best chance of success.

- Off-market deals come from understanding buyers properly and matching them well.

- Process and communication after the sale can be the real differentiator.

- You can’t be everything to everyone, sometimes you need to split the brand.

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Adam (Active Internet Marketing) and Jon (Octopus Computers) chat with Toby Thomas, founder of Love Stamford. After moving from London to Stamford just before the pandemic, Toby went from online business training to a hyper-local project designed to connect residents, visitors, and businesses. He shares lessons from past ventures, including speed dating, domain hoarding, and a short-lived spinning tops empire, and how failure shaped his approach. We cover community pride, local growth challenges, and how Love Stamford aims to be an inclusive, collaborative hub. Plus: why cutting costs can matter more than sales, and why AI is a “sports hall-sized brain” for entrepreneurs.

Main takeaways from our chat with Toby:

• Failure teaches as much as success: know when to cut losses.
• WordPress was a game-changer for making business training accessible.
• COVID showed Zoom’s potential, but also the loneliness of remote-only work.
• Love Stamford is built on inclusivity, collaboration, and no paywall gatekeeping.
• AI is like a free super-team: learn to use it as a business partner.

Toby shares how he built Love Stamford through entrepreneurship, resilience, and community. Discover the failure lessons that shaped his journey and the power of building with purpose.

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