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Business turnover
Business turnover, also known as revenue or sales, refers to the financial value of goods and services sold. This weeks video looks at Firstly, what sales turnover is Secondly, how it's measured Thirdly, its strengths Lastly, why it is a vanity metric for financial...
Business turnover is key for business owners
Sales turnover, or simply turnover is misunderstood, with differing opinions on its usefulness in measuring financial success. Turnover is more than a vanity metric, it provides valuable insight into the performance and health of a company. When looking...
Investigating variances
Investigating variances, moreover, when to do so is an important part of any business. A variance is the difference between a budgeted figure and an actual figure. It can happen in almost any area of a business—sales, costs, profit margins, etc. There are five key...
When to investigate variances – managing by exception
When should you investigate variances is a massive part of financial management. it's also this week's I Hate Numbers podcast episode. If you're thinking, what's a variance, well that's the difference between where you expected to be financially...
Financial Controls – Five Steps
Financial control is vital for all types of business, from the smallest to the largest. Fundamentally controls are there to help you reach your business Northern star, your business goals. Effective financial control systems can ensure that your business operates...
Using effective Financial Controls in business
Gaining Financial Controls for your business can be difficult and often rather daunting. Moreover, having the right approach and finance controls in place is essential to keep ahead of any financial issues that may arise. This week’s podcast looks at...
How to achieve your business targets
How to achieve your business targets is one of the most important goals you have set for yourself. Many of us understand the basics of setting up and running a successful business, however knowing how to reach our desired outcome can be quite tricky! The good news is...
Setting and achieving business targets
Achieving your targets is this week's I Hate Numbers podcast. A target is a goal that has specific criteria for success. Furthermore, reaching it means you have got where you wanted to, it’s pat on the back time. Targets are an integral part of...
KPIs to use in your business – 10 of them
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of tracking your business’s performance? You don’t have to be! While it can be tricky, understanding what Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track is essential to get a full picture of how your business is doing. When it...
Developing KPIs for your business
As a business, you have to track and measure your performance in order to succeed. Developing Effective KPIs that work for your business (KPIs) is the way to go for all businesses. A KPI allows you determine goals, set objectives and evaluate...
How to measure your business performance
Are you ready to take your business performance measurement to the next level? Then I've got just the video for you! In my I Don't Hate Numbers video, I'm going to explain seven essential things to measure your business performance measurement. This video includes...
Video about measuring business performance
Are you a business owner or manager looking for ways to measure the performance of your business? If so, then this video has all the answers you need! Watching it will teach you how to identify your business goals, choose the right metrics...
Five mistakes to avoid on your UK tax return
Five mistakes to avoid on your UK tax return is this weeks short video. Are you dreading your UK tax return for 21-22, and want to avoid making mistakes and facing penalties? Have no fear, I Hate Numbers is here to guide you through the process, and help you avoid...
Avoidable mistakes on your tax return
Avoidable mistakes on your tax return is this weeks topic, It's tax season, and the stress of preparing your return can feel overwhelming. But don't worry - I Hate Numbers is here to help! On this week's podcast, I'm talking about Avoidable mistakes on...
Taxes and financial planning
Are you feeling overwhelmed when it comes to understanding how Taxes and financial planning fit. Moreover, how how impact your financial planning? Do you find yourself asking questions like, “How do I forecast for and build tax into my business financial plan?” If...
Help with Tax and Business Financial Planning
Are you looking for some help with Tax and Business Financial Planning? It can be intimidating to figure out on your own, don't struggle alone. My I Hate Numbers podcast is here to make it easier for you. When building a business financial plan,...
Producing a financial plan for your business
Ready to start Producing a financial plan for your business. Do you want to get your business finances sorted and plan for success? Creating a financial plan doesn't have to be a slog, it's something that is enjoyable! In this vlog I break down the five key steps...
5 stages to building a business financial plan
There are Five key stages in your Business Financial Plan. Having a clear financial plan in place is essential for any small business, arts organisation, social enterprise, or SME. Creating one can seem like a daunting task. However, when broken down...
Why budgeting is important – 8 reasons
Have you ever wondered Why budgeting is important? Well, I am going to tell you Why budgeting is important, moreover 8 reasons! It's no surprise that budgeting is often seen as a daunting task. If you're in the business of making money, taking time out to do an...
8 reasons for using budgeting in your business
Are you running a small business, social enterprise or arts organisation but aren’t sure if budgeting really matters? Well, it absolutely does! In this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast I discuss the importance of budgeting and show you why it should...
How much should I charge for my time
How much should I charge for my time is question I am often asked. A great question by the way If you're like most small business owners and entrepreneurs, you're always looking for ways to earn more money. But how do you know what to charge for your time and...
What should you charge
What should you charge for your services? It's a question that many small business owners, artists, and social enterprises grapple with. Charging too much can mean you're shutting yourself off from potential clients, while charging too...
Understanding cost plus pricing
Have you heard of cost plus pricing? Furthermore, do you know how to price your services and products? It can be tricky, especially when you're new to the game. One pricing method that can help is cost-plus pricing. In this post, we'll take a look at what cost-plus...
Cost plus based pricing explained
Many businesses use cost based pricing, or cost plus pricing but what is it? How does it work, what are its advantages and disadvantages When it comes to pricing your goods or services, there are a few popular strategies that business owners...