Five Money and Tax Saving Tips is this weeks theme. Do you want to save money on your taxes? You're in luck! In this 100th episode, I'm going to share five tips that will help you do just that. Furthermore, these tips will help you earn more money in...
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All you need to know about self assessment tax returns
Self Assessment tax returns are completed by millions of people every year. Find out why it's so important, what you need to include, and the costs and dates you need to know. Being informed about your taxes is the first step to making sure everything goes...
How to claim Carers Allowance
Are you a carer and want to know How to claim Carers Allowance? What is Carer’s allowance? This is money given to people who look after someone with substantial caring needs. It’s not means-tested, so it doesn’t matter how much you earn or own. ...
Understanding the UK Construction Industry Scheme
Explaining the CIS scheme is this week's I Hate Numbers podcast. Read more to see what is covered Firstly, what the CIS scheme covers Secondly, what a contractor or subcontractor is Thirdly, requirements are in terms of reporting, in terms of registration,...
The BREATHING mnemonic for success in business
Success is all about BREATHING. I don't mean what your lungs do but the nine magic ingredients represented by the mnemonic BREATHING. Are you a business owner? Do you want to be successful in your business? If so, then this episode is for you. In this episode...
Difference between tax evasion and avoidance
Understanding tax evasion and avoidance is an essential piece of knowledge! Even if just to avoid prison food. Do you Understand tax evasion and tax avoidance? Moreover, do you know the difference between tax evasion and avoidance? Firstly In this podcast, I...
Use a Limited Liability Partnership
Using a Limited Liability Partnership is this week's podcast theme. Are you looking to set up a Limited Liability Partnership? A limited liability partnership (LLP) has many of the features of a normal partnership and a company. In this podcast, I will explain...
Makinging business partnerships work
Making your business partnership work can be one of the greatest pleasures of having your own business. With that in mind, if you’re planning to start a business venture with a friend, family member or associate as your business partner read on. Don’t assume...
Creating a successful employee handbook
A successful employee handbook is what helps reduce your business heartache. Problems within a business can occur because there is a lack of clarity on some subjects. Mainly, the issues which arise are around the expectations of the business. The employees and...
How to Change from Sole Trader to Company: Four Steps to Plan the Move
About this episode Moving from sole trader to limited company is more than filling in a form. It changes how the business is seen legally, how money moves, how tax is handled, and how we communicate with suppliers, customers, staff and HMRC. In this episode, we...
Furlough Finishes – Next Steps
Are you a business owner then this podcast Furlough Finishes - Next Steps is for you! You'll learn What housekeeping exercises are needed How to deal with over claims The entries to be made in your tax return, self-employed or CT form. It's all jargon-free so...
Growing your business – avoid overtrading
Business Growth and Overtrading is one of the biggest problems facing businesses today, Furthermore it impacts start ups to established businesses. It's easy enough to avoid if you know what signs look like but many companies simply don't have the time or expertise...
Holiday pay entitlement
Are you looking at a way of Calculating holiday pay entitlement ? Calculating holiday entitlement can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. In this week’s I Hate Numbers podcast I am going to look at how to calculate leave entitlements, the leave period and how...
Understanding Your Financial Statements: Cash Flow, Profit and Balance Sheet
About this episode Your financial statements tell the story of your business. The words in that story are numbers, and understanding what they mean gives us more clarity, control, and confidence. In this episode, we explain the key financial statements every business...
How to Price Using Target Costing: Reduce Costs and Improve Margin
About this episode Pricing is one of the biggest decisions we make in business. Charge too little and we damage profit. Charge too much and customers may walk away. Target costing gives us a different way to think about price, cost, value and margin. In this episode,...
Resource Analysis: How to Carry One Out for Your Business
About this episode Resources are vital for business growth and success, but resources are not just about money. They include people, equipment, systems, time, skills, reputation, working capital, and the ability to use those resources well. In this episode, we explain...
Main reason businesses fail is undercapitalization
Undercapitalization and business failure go hand in hand. Just like Peaches and Cream, Gin and Tonic, Pineapple and Pizza. Undercapitalization is the main reason why many businesses become financial failures. In this week’s podcast I'm going to talk to you about...
How to claim back VAT on vehicles
Claiming back VAT on cars, do you want to get VAT back on your a car purchase? If you buy a car for business purposes, then the VAT is recoverable. But if HMRC thinks that it's not being used exclusively for business purposes, they will block your claim. In this...
A Simple Explanation of National Insurance
National Insurance easily explained is to help self employed, employees and employer understand National insurance. In this weeks podcast I'm going to be talking about national insurance, NI for short. Specifically what it is why you pay how much you pay the planned...
What are your responsibilities regarding VAT ?
What are your VAT responsibilities when your business becomes VAT registered? Do you know what they are when your business becomes VAT registered? You take on responsibilities as an unpaid tax collector working for HMRC. If you do not comply with these...
What Is VAT? A Simple Introduction for Business Owners
About this episode VAT can feel confusing, awkward, and intimidating for many business owners. However, once we understand the basic principles, the system starts to make more sense. In this episode, we explain how Value Added Tax works, how it affects businesses, and...
Struggling with Mental Health and Money
Do you struggle with Your mental health and money? You’re not alone. Millions of people are struggling with their mental health and money, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There is a solution! It’s not an uncommon feeling to feel overwhelmed by debt, anxiety,...
Build Your Cash Flow with a Spreadsheet: Create a Practical Forecast
About this episode Cash keeps the lights on in business. Profit matters, but if cash runs out, the business can quickly feel under pressure. A cash flow forecast helps us see what money may come in, what money may go out, and what could be left in the bank each month....
How to Make Your Own Cashflow Forecast
Making your cashflow forecast is the most important financial and business task you can do in your business. Running a business is hard. But there’s one thing that will always derail your dreams, scupper your business, and have it collapsing around you - running out...