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Economies of Scale are crucial for businesses seeking efficient growth. This week's episode explains how this concept applies across industries, especially in small businesses and the creative arts. When businesses grow, unit costs generally decrease, leading to more...

In this episode, we explore the Operating Profit Margin and its significance for your business. The Operating Profit Margin is a crucial metric that shows how much profit your business generates from its core operations after covering costs such as operating expenses...

In this episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore "Inheritance Tax Exemptions and Reliefs." We'll explain the key elements that affect inheritance tax, including thresholds, gifts, and the importance of keeping records.What is Inheritance Tax?Inheritance tax...

We often consider inheritance tax one of life's unavoidable topics. Accordingly, we need to understand how it works and learn some basic strategies to minimise its impact. In this episode of the "I Hate Numbers" podcast, we explain what IHT is, how it applies, and...

Holistic tax planning is more than just a buzzword; it is a crucial strategy for anyone serious about managing their finances effectively. We believe that, to truly optimise your tax strategy, you must consider the entire tax landscape rather than focusing on isolated...

Imagine your income as a delicious cake. Who wouldn’t want a bigger slice, right? Maximising Your Personal Allowance is all about ensuring you keep as much of that cake as possible, even when the tax office is eyeing a big bite. Today, we’ll explain what personal...

Managing taxes is one of the many responsibilities of running a business. From personal self-assessment taxes to corporation taxes, the process can be daunting. However, by saving for taxes as you go, we can avoid the last-minute scramble and the stress of finding...

Stress and anxiety are part of the human condition. However, undue stress and anxiety are detrimental. As small business owners, we cope with numerous responsibilities. Besides delivering our products and services, we manage marketing, sales, accounting, and customer...

Have you ever entered a business collaboration or bought a service only to find out it was a mistake? We've been there, and it's likely because of a lack of due diligence. This week, on the I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore why it is crucial, how to conduct it, and...

When you think about kindness, do you believe it applies in business, or do you assume you need to be ruthless, wear sharp suits, and tread over anyone in your way? Or do you think otherwise? In this week's I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore the place of kindness in...