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Earn up to 3.50% AER* with our
Business Current Account

Get £200 cash if you open an account before 28 February 2026.
New account openings only.
Subject to eligibility and Incentive Terms & Conditions apply.

*3.50% AER variable on balances up to £10,000. 0.10%
AER variable on balances above £10,000.
Please read the before applying.

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Earn up to 3.50% AER* with our
Business Current Account

Get £200 cash if you open an account before 28 February 2026.
New account openings only.
Subject to eligibility and Incentive Terms & Conditions apply.

*3.50% AER variable on balances up to £10,000. 0.10%
AER variable on balances above £10,000.
Please read the before applying.

Read more

Welcome to Scale-Up Sessions, your roadmap to scaling your business.

Joined by expert guests, Martin Kennington brings you the smartest, most up-to-date ways of making smart financial decisions to confidently take your business to the next level.

Whether you’re chasing your next round of funding, a business loan, or simply building a smarter growth plan, this is your roadmap to scaling with confidence.

How scale-ups can use PR to build credibility and turn visibility into commercial results

How scale-ups can use PR to build credibility and turn visibility into commercial results

In this episode of Scale‑Up Sessions, we explore how businesses can use PR as a powerful growth lever to build trust, credibility and visibility in crowded markets. From understanding what journalists actually want, to choosing the right media placements and turning coverage into commercial impact - this conversation is packed with practical advice for scaling brands.

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Resilient Leadership: How to Build Trust and Perform Under Pressure

Resilient Leadership: How to Build Trust and Perform Under Pressure

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore how founders can build resilience, empower their teams, and create a culture of transparency and psychological safety that drives high performance. From reframing discomfort to giving honest feedback without breaking trust, this conversation is packed with practical strategies for scaling under pressure.

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High-Impact Marketing on a Budget: ROI Strategies for Growing Brands

High-Impact Marketing on a Budget: ROI Strategies for Growing Brands

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we dive into how scaling businesses can make every marketing pound count. From prioritising the right channels to proving ROI and adapting when budgets shrink.

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How to implement purpose as your business’s decision filter to drive growth

How to implement purpose as your business’s decision filter to drive growth

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore how to embed an authentic, actionable purpose into your strategy to shape decisions and inspire your people. From closing the “purpose gap” to getting genuine buy-in from teams and boards, this conversation is packed with practical advice.

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Best AI adoption strategies from 2025

Best AI adoption strategies from 2025

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore how businesses can harness AI to boost efficiency without compromising compliance or customer trust. From identifying the right processes to automate, to setting guardrails and keeping humans in the loop - this is your roadmap to safe AI adoption.

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Podcast episode 2

How to scale without burnout

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore how fast-growing businesses can maintain momentum without exhausting their teams or their bottom line. You’ll learn why constant high performance is a myth, how to anticipate pressure points, and the simple shifts that create sustainable growth.

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Building the leadership team you need

Building the leadership team you need

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we unpack how to hire, evolve and align your senior team so they can take your business where you want it to go. From creating clear job scorecards to avoiding the trap of abdication, we discuss the practical steps to building a stronger, more aligned leadership team.

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