Let’s talk: podcast about doing business in the time of Covid-19
Let’s talk is a podcast series about doing business in the time of Covid-19: each episode features a different Forvis Mazars experts talking about how they have helped clients navigate the business impact of coronavirus and prepare for what comes next.
From billion-dollar stimulus packages to reshaping business models, staying in touch with teams and preparing for the post-pandemic economy, Let’s talk dives into the business critical issues shaping the way the world works.
Find Let’s talk on Spotify, Deezer, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
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[#LetsTalk🎙️] EP01 Responding to shock, sector perspectives and Irish solidarityMark Kennedy, Managing Partner, Mazars, Ireland, tells us about how businesses in Ireland are preparing for the post-pandemic economy and reminds us to remember Brexit is coming. | [#LetsTalk🎙️] EP02 Stricter tax audits are comingBirgit Jürgensmann, Partner, Mazars, is a tax expert in Germany who tells us why reduced VAT isn’t good news for all and why businesses should take this time to refresh their tax systems. |
[#LetsTalk🎙️] EP03 Business owners, entrepreneurs always find an opportunity in difficult situationsGareth Jones, Global Leader for Privately Owned Businesses, Mazars, tells us about the priorities of founders and owners, the recently launched Reshape program and why to never count an entrepreneur out. | [#LetsTalk🎙️] EP04 Be practical, be dynamic and constantly review business plansJamie Towers, Partner, Mazars, is a tax expert based in Australia - and he tells us about the tough decisions some clients are having to make, government attempts to stimulate spending and why you should not be afraid to ask for help. |
[#LetsTalk🎙️] EP05 Understanding new tax measures and reacting to our changing worldFrédéric Barat, Partner, Mazars, is a tax expert who tells us about government incentives, the importance of making corrections and sticking close to clients when times get tough. | [#LetsTalk🎙️] EP06 Look for opportunities outside your typical portfolioToday’s guest is Faye Tannenbaum who speaks to us from New York about the impact on private equity and the importance of contingency plans in investment strategy. |
[#LetsTalk🎙️] EP07 Covid-19 is a catalyst for change: the sooner you adapt, the betterToday’s guests are cross-border financial advisers based in Poland who tell us about anti-crisis shields, restructuring for growth in Central and Eastern Europe, and the big decision Poland has to make about its future. | [#LetsTalk🎙️] EP07 Covid-19 is a catalyst for change: the sooner you adapt, the betterToday’s guests are cross-border financial advisers based in Poland who tell us about anti-crisis shields, restructuring for growth in Central and Eastern Europe, and the big decision Poland has to make about its future. |
[#LetsTalk🎙️] EP09 No supply chain or commercial relationship is safe from external shockToday’s guest is a consulting expert who tells us about new client demands, the importance of clear team communications and how Covid has accelerated the pace of change. | [#LetsTalk🎙️] EP10 The public sector has had to face its future and go digitalToday’s guest is Peter Wundsam, Managing Partner of Mazars in Austria, who tells us about his changing leadership style, the usefulness of hackathons and his ambition for the firm’s future. |
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Gareth Jones (Partner) Head of Growth: Mid-market and private client - London
Birgit Jürgensmann Partner - Düsseldorf
Mark Kennedy Partner, Audit & Assurance - Dublin
Jamie Towers Partner - Brisbane
Reshape crisis recovery
Disruption comes with the territory when running a business. With the Covid-19 pandemic expected to pose a threat for the next 12 to 18 months, Reshape has been designed to help your company navigate the crisis and secure its future.