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Carl is a regular media commentator on small business, franchising, entrepreneurship, fintech, tax and the economy; across broadcasters and the national press.

Here you will find the important stuff if you are looking to work with Carl on any project: high resolution photos, biographies, and of course a way to get in touch with his team.

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Starting up, scaling up, selling up. Commentary on newsworthy events. The costs of running a small business in 2026. Why do people start them, and why so many of them are quietly closing. How can small businesses stay competitive. What is the future for small businesses?

Where is the banking world going? Tax changes and what they actually mean for a normal business owner. Live reaction. Pre-budget commentary. Post-budget breakdown. The bits that matter for businesses, in language people understand. How can business owners save money. What mistakes do business owners make? How can business owners embrace tech.

Why do people start a franchise? What should they look for in a new franchise? What should people be wary of? How does an established business go from a single outlet to a franchise? Author of The Franchising Handbook (Hodder). Regular voice at global franchising events.

How can business leaders stay 'in the game' in a world of distraction? How should teams and business owners navigate change? What are the key differences between those that make it happen and those that don't?

biographies.

Carl Reader is a WH Smith Bestselling Author and international keynote speaker.

Carl Reader is a WH Smith bestselling author, an international keynote speaker and chairman of the dt group. He has helped hundreds of thousands of people start or grow their business through his books, his keynotes, his content and his work. Carl has regularly appeared in the UK national press and is a broadcast commentator in respect of small businesses and entrepreneurship; and is a Trustee of Young Enterprise. Carl has a passion for helping people unlock their mindset and adopt an entrepreneurial approach, both in their work and in their life.

Carl Reader is the chairman of the dt group, the UK's leading franchise accountants. Carl has served on the board of the British Franchise Association and was a former chair of the Affiliate Forum. He is a WH Smith Bestselling Author, and his previous works include The Franchising Handbook. Carl has spoken in various global franchising markets, regularly contributes to the trade press, and has participated as a regular judge for franchising awards.

Carl Reader is the chairman of the dt group, the UK's leading franchise accountants. Carl has served as Chair of the ACCA Practitioners Panel and is an active fellow of both the ACCA and the ICAEW. Carl was a former member of the Accountancy Age 35 under 35, and has led the dt group to industry awards and recognition. Carl has spoken at global events for accountants and bookkeepers, helping them understand the reality of their businesses, their clients, their teams, and themselves, allowing them to unlock the challenges that stop them achieving what they should.