Fleet functionality is coming VERY soon! 🚗⚡

You’ve been asking for it for years, and we’re excited to announce that full fleet management functionality will be live in Wise this winter.

In this episode, we’re joined by Muhammad and Amir, founders of Chex.AI, to show how traditional paper checklists and quick walkarounds leave businesses exposed to massive hidden repair bills, claim disputes, and admin headaches.

We break down how Chex.AI is changing the game for vehicle inspections - using smart guided capture, live anti-fraud image verification, and automated damage detection to spot dents, scratches, and wear across 163 vehicle parts with up to 99% accuracy before a driver even hits the road.

And the best part is, it is it will be integrated directly into Wise, keeping your entire workforce and fleet management under one roof.

The biggest changes to Right to Work checks are happening now.

If your business engages with workers, contractors, agency staff, or uses online matching services, you need to be prepared.

The Wise platform integrates directly with TrustID - a government-certified Right to Work provider - and we have teamed up with their expert team to bring you the latest information on:

The key Right to Work changes that are now into effect
How Digital Right to Work checks work
What extended liability means for your business
Why standard digital checks do not meet government standards (and why TrustID’s government-registered verification process does)
How to use integrated TrustID functionality directly within your Wise platform

Whether you feel completely confident in your Right to Work checks or aren't sure where to start, this episode will ensure your business remains compliant, avoids £60,000 Home Office fines, and helps you leverage Wise and TrustID technology effortlessly.

We're revealing how our Sales and Compliance teams work together from day one to protect your business from costly status claims and operational blind spots.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

- How your local Account Manager and compliance team partner up before your first call so zero detail gets lost in translation
- How the compliance training sessions are handled, who needs to attend, and why skipping this step leaves you at risk
- Why off-the-shelf contracts fail, critical red flags to avoid (like notice periods and obligation wording), and how fast we can roll out approved contract and policies
- The legal danger of providing company-sourced vans for free, how improper deductions trigger tribunal claims, and how the Wise platform enforces compliance on the ground.
- Common recruitment wording mistakes that expose you to risk, plus a clear breakdown of Mutuality of Obligation, Direction & Control, Substitution, and Financial Fundamentals.

Looking for this level of support or does you current operation need an audit? Reach out to us to get your existing contracts, policies, or job ads reviewed by our specialists!

https://withwise.com/book-a-demo/

Tax rules in the UK are undergoing their biggest update in decades. Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, HMRC is making it mandatory for self-employed individuals, couriers, and sole traders to use MTD-approved software to keep digital records and report earnings.

If you're a delivery driver, courier, or sole trader, spending long hours on the road, staying tax compliant shouldn't take over your weekends. We walk through what MTD actually means, how qualifying income is calculated, upcoming rollout dates, and how HMRC-recognised tools like Beamin is simplifying digital record-keeping - taking care of the heavy lifting for you.

This episode is a must-watch to understand what steps you need to take now!
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FACT CHECK CONFIRMATION (14 mins):
Each late submission adds one point to your record. A £200 fine is given once you reach four points, and every subsequent late submission triggers another £200 fine.

RESOURCES:
Beamin MTD guide: https://beamin.co.uk/making-tax-digital-pdf/
HMRC MTD calculator: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-out-if-and-when-you-need-to-use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax#check-if-you-need-to-use-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax

BEAMIN CONTACT:
012168 7366 / help@beamin.co.uk
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Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:07 What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
02:33 MTD thresholds & eligibility
05:29 Why is HMRC introducing MTD?
07:53 HMRC-recognised software is mandatory for MTD
08:54 Beamin: HMRC-recognised software solution
09:55 Does MTD apply to sole traders?
11:29 4 Core responsibilities under MTD
13:49 Penalties & consequences for non-compliance
15:16 How to register for MTD
16:19 Debunking common MTD myths

Scaling your business is about more than just delivering extra parcels - it’s about building logistics partnerships that actually hold up.

In this episode of Talking Wise, Dan (Deputy CEO at Wise) sits down with DPD Regional Partnership Managers Sefedin Jusufi and Elliot Forde to unpack what it really takes to succeed with DPD.

They dive into the key ingredients of a strong partnership, red flags to watch for, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to scale your operations without breaking your logistics flow.

Tune in to learn exactly what you need to make it work!

Can you balance a thriving logistics operation, break industry stereotypes, and still make it home for family dinner?

We're talking to Cristina Ghelmegeanu, owner of Semper Optima Logistics, a successful logistics business owner and Wise Ambassador to uncover the truth about navigating a historically male-dominated industry as a woman and a mother.

Logistics never sleeps, but running your own business shouldn’t mean sacrificing your personal life. Cristina shares her personal journey from stepping into the transport sector to building a respected, scaling operation.

You’ve sat through the demos and finally put pen to paper. You’ve officially signed with Wise.

But what actually happens next? For a lot of companies, the moment a contract is signed, the teams disappear, and you’re left looking at a blank software dashboard.

At Wise, the day you sign is just the start. We are joined by some of our Account Managers to guide you through what happens in the first 24 hours and beyond. From local feet on the ground to bulletproof compliance sessions, find out exactly how we ensure a seamless, high-touch transition that gives your business total confidence from day one.

Vehicles are the backbone of logistics, but running them smoothly is a constant balancing act. In this episode, Dan is joined by two client ambassadors - Jamie Hardy, owner of Ecodrive Logistics, and Rob South, owner of Starlight Logistics - to discuss the reality of what comes with managing fleet.

From Jamie starting out from scratch in the early days of the Amazon DSP programme and Rob working as an onsite manager, to both now scaling operations across multiple businesses, they share the essentials of keeping their businesses moving.