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Hosts Wicus van Biljon, Johnny Bisset, and Mike Annandale dig into the wins, wobbles, and working playbooks behind growing a resilient business. No fluff - just useful conversations with the people doing the work.

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13/11/2025 · 40 mins

Are We Becoming A Nation Of Wet Wipes? Cash, Consequences And A Broken System

In this episode of Business Babble, Johnny, Wicus and Mike go on a full throttle rant about politics, weak leadership and why the UK feels like it is running on fumes.

What you’ll learn

  • Why the coming UK budget matters to every business owner and family
  • The idea of dropping VAT rates but making everyone register from day one
  • How bad policy, zero accountability and constant “spin” have weakened trust
  • Parenting, screens and why kids have no consequences any more
  • Communities that look away instead of stepping in
  • Why cash still matters and what would happen if we all used it again

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Three Scottish operators who still run businesses off mic.

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Mike Annandale

Founder of award-winning letting agency moo-let, Mike champions better service for Scottish landlords and tenants while steering multiple ventures across property and golf.

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Trade entrepreneur behind JDB All Trades, Johnny coordinates full-service renovations across Scotland and brings that boots-on-the-ground rigour to every Business Babble conversation.

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Wicus van Biljon

Business Doctors advisor, Wicus works with Scottish SMEs to turn ambitious visions into executable plans, tightening operations while coaching founders through growth.

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