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Our new range of podcasts and seminars provide you with the opportunity to listen or watch interactive debates on topics that are relevant to you.

	Migrating risk and achieving business growth in 2010 As companies get back on the growth curve, finance teams face the challenge of managing the recovery process. Paul Sparkes, Product Director of IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions recently took part in a seminar hosted by Melanie Stern, Editor of Financial Director. Paul was joined by Andy Blackstone, the European Finance Director for M&C Saatchi. Whilst cost saving and cash flow are still important the finance function will need to ensure cash flow is there to support new investment and the drive for growth. From technology to finance and people, the panel of experts leading this web seminar will arm you with the advice you need to manage the challenges ahead and build your competitive advantage. Click here to watch the seminar
	Surviving a recession and preparing for the upturn Weathering the effects of a long recession demands even more drastic measures to ensure survival. Paul Sparkes, Product Director of IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions recently took part in a seminar hosted by Damien Wild, Editor in Chief of AccountancyAge. Paul was joined by Mark Palios, Turnaround Specialist, Former Football Association Chief Executive and previously a UK Leader for Business Regeneration at PricewaterhouseCoopers; John Benner, Finance Director, IGF; and Audrey Besson Levin, Director, ABL Consultancy and currently Freelance Innovation & Development Specialist at CIMA. The expert panel discussed what strategies a business should consider implementing to ensure survival and what foundations should be in place to ensure a business is poised to reap the benefits of an upturn as and when it happens. Click here to watch the seminar
	Turning technology to your advantage in a downturn Companies with limited IT resources are having to think more wisely when investing in technology. It is no longer a case of 'nice to have' as organisations are demanding a greater and guaranteed ROI from any investment made. Paul Sparkes, Product Director of IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions took part in a seminar hosted by Damien Wild, Editor in Chief of AccountancyAge. Paul was joined by David Dewhurst, Financial Director, Next Fifteen Group; Peter Simons, Technical Specialist, CIMA; James Griffin, Head of Hosting Strategy, Star; and Ryan Shuttleworth, Chief Technical Officer, Validis. The expert panel consider the metrics of building a business case to justify a technology investment in the current climate, how technology can safeguard your business and how to ensure you get the most out of your IT investments. Click here to watch the seminar
	Protect your profit Successful leaders need to take active steps to protect their profitability and prioritise the initiatives that create the most value. Host John Stokdyk of AccountingWEB asks Paul Sparkes, Product Director of IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions, Matthew Portman, Managing Director of Genesis Capital and Richard Murphy, a Founder Director of the company that brought Trivial Pursuit to Europe what practical advice they can offer on coping with the pressures bought on by the current economic climate. This webinar will help your organisation maximise profitability and build for future growth by learning to examine issues such as; business and investment planning and how to secure finance to fund innovation. Click here to listen to the debate
	Protecting your bottom line Finance teams are coming under increasing pressure to maximise return on limited investment budgets. Every FD wants to make sure their organisation is in the best possible shape not only to survive the recession but to thrive in the upturn. The term ‘cash is king’ is being used frequently in the finance world and many industry experts claim that how you monitor and control your costs will dictate if your organisation can survive this downturn. Paul Sparkes, Product Director of IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions recently took part in a seminar hosted by Damien Wild, Editor in Chief of AccountancyAge; Rob Lambden, Founder and Chief Executive of Line50; Robin Tidd, CIMA Council Member; Peter Ibbetson, Chairman of Business Banking, Natwest and RBS; and Andrew Lees, Senior Consultant, Expense Reduction Analysts. Click here to watch the seminar
	Measuring technology ROI With budgets under ever increasing scrutiny, being able to justify any IT investments has never been more important. But where should you start when it comes to proving your IT infrastructure's worth? What are the metrics to consider and are there tools out there to help you measure the value technology adds to the business? Host Rachel Fielding of AccountancyAge speaks to Paul Sparkes, Product Director at IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions, Dan Hooper, Director at Piccadilly Group and ICAEW Technical Manager Kirstin Gillon about this crucial topic. Click here to listen to the debate
	Delivering sustainable return on your IT investment Hosted by AccountancyAge, Paul Sparkes, Product Director at IRIS Accounting & Business Solutions, provides his view on how prudent technology investment is one of the best ways to survive the current troubled times. Click here to listen to the debate

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