In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Craig Alexander Rattray is joined by Laura Taylor, an accomplished accountant and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in helping businesses scale and succeed. Laura shares her journey from traditional accounting to founding Bright Flamingo, a modern, tech-driven firm. Together, they dive into the realities of business growth, financial forecasting, and the importance of choosing the right financial partner. If you’re a business owner...

In this eye-opening episode of The Know Your Numbers Podcast, Craig Alexander Rattray sits down with Yosof Ewing, known as "The Contract Coach," to discuss the essentials of navigating contracts in construction and specialised trades. Yosof shares powerful insights into protecting your business against unfair terms and risky payment practices. From avoiding “sign-at-any-cost” clauses to standing firm on terms that protect your cash flow, this episode is a must-listen for anyone managing...

In this episode of The Know Your Numbers Podcast, host Craig Alexander Rattray speaks with Rebecca Sutherland, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and mentor, who has successfully turned around several businesses. Joining the conversation from sunny Portugal, Rebecca opens up about her journey through the challenging world of business ownership, the importance of financial literacy, and the hard decisions that come with running companies. Rebecca shares how her experience in a struggling...

In this episode of Know Your Numbers, host Craig Alexander Rattray sits down with former professional footballer and now funding expert, Lee Mair, to discuss his journey from the world of football to founding his finance brokerage, Mair Finance. Lee opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of transitioning from a football career to the "real world" and shares his personal experience of going from earning six figures a year to selling photocopiers for £18,000 a year. Lee also...

Join Scotland’s renowned cash flow expert, Craig Alexander Rattray, as he delves into the journey of transitioning from an operator to an entrepreneur. Craig sits down with Peter Archibald, Managing Director of Haldane Construction, to discuss the hurdles and triumphs faced in challenging circumstances. Peter's story begins in 2011 when they met as he was busy building Craig’s house and creating the back garden in his digger. Thirteen years later, Peter not only owns that business but has...

🎉 The Countdown Is On! 🎉We're officially launching The Know Your Numbers Podcast on Thursday the 26th of September! 🎙Whether you're running a business, thinking of starting one, or simply want to make smarter decisions... this is the podcast for YOU!We’ve got a brilliant line-up of business owners and industry experts (and even an accountant 😉) sharing their best stories, strategies, and hard-won lessons.This isn’t just 'another' podcast. The Know Your Numbers Podcast is your fast track to...