In this episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore how planning can transform your business's future. Discover how planning reduces anxiety, empowers decision-making, and boosts profitability. Why Business Owners Overlook Planning Many...
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Social Enterprise Asset Lock in for CICs
Are you thinking of starting or running a Community Interest Company (CIC)? In this episode, we'll delve into the concept of Asset Lock in Community Interest Companies, and its importance, especially in the world of social enterprises. Asset Lock in Community...
Personal tax returns
In this week’s episode of ‘l Hate Numbers’ I am looking at Personal tax returns. More specifically the personal tax returns you need to complete in the United Kingdom. Background Every year the tax office, shorthand HMRC want individual taxpayers to tell them what's...
Artists and businesses working together
There is a lot to be said for Artists and Businesses working together Today's topic is about artists and businesses working together. Let me share three tips about how to get the best out of that working relationship Artists working with business doesn't seem like a...
Working with others on your business
Working together with others on your business is good for your well-being, growth and bottom line. Don't forget that making money separates a hobby from a business. In this week’s episode of ‘l Hate Numbers’ I share four reasons why you should work with others. This...
Do KPIs matter?
You may be thinking, Do KPIs mater? Absolutely, they are a big deal. If you are in business, you need to understand what is going on. This week's episode is about measuring your performance, making judgements, and getting opinions. From the cradle to the grave we...
Your Business Growth Road Map
Building Your Business Growth Road Map is highly recommended in any business situation. This could for business growth, pivoting, or sustainability. William Hurley said this about ideas. Ideas are cheap, It is building them into profitable companies that is hard...
Value Added Tax and your business
VAT or Value Added Tax is this week topic of I Hate Numbers. In the UK alone VAT raises £136.6 billion. This is approximately £4,800 for each household, 17% of the total UK tax take. The majority of countries have VAT or sales taxes, so VAT is a big deal. In this...
Personal & Lifestyle Risks of Self-Employment
The Risks of Self-Employment is sometimes ignored. Freedom is something that everyone looks forward to when self-employed. More time for yourself, live life on your own terms. However, just like the business and financial risks, there are personal and lifestyle risks...
The Risks of Self-Employment
Being your own boss has a good ring to it, but there are Risks of self-employment. Making that transition to being self-employed is what millions dream about. It's filled with excitement, nerves, and a whole host of other emotions. I still remember clearly making that...
The MCP approach to business growth
The MCP approach to business growth is a great philosophy. What's your business future look like, good, bad or is the jury out? Whatever your outlook, you cannot afford to stand and be swept away by inaction. In this episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ I talk about looking...
Tax and your self employed business
In this episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ I talk about Tax and your self-employed business. I dive deeper in this week’s podcast and look at the difference and add some numbers. If you are self-employed, you are basically your own boss. This was the topic of my podcast last...