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The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS))
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was introduced in 1971 to combat serious tax evasion in the industry. The CIS scheme has rules as to how contractors should make payments to sub-contractors. What are contractors? Contractors typically provide agreed services...
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...
BREATHING leads to business success
BREATHING leads to business success. Do you want to know what it takes to be successful in your business? If so, then I've got something for you. In this video, I'm going to outline the ingredients that will help you achieve success in your own business. It's a blend...
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...
Tax avoidance and tax evasion
Understanding the differences between tax avoidance and tax evasion, is an essential piece of knowledge for all taxpayers, whether you are an individual or whether you are a business. Tax avoidance and evasion is typical and headline news. Jimmy Carr, Gary Barlow, Ken...
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...
Limited Liability Partnership
A Limited Liability Partnership is like a duck billed platypus. A duck billed platypus is a bit of every animal. Likewise, a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) shares many of the features of a normal partnership, blended with that of a company. Moreover, it also...
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...
Tips for effective business partnerships
Tips for effective business partnerships is this weeks vlog. Making your business partnership work can be daunting if you have never had a partnership. There are many things to consider, especially if you intend to start a partnership with a friend or a family...
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...
All about employee handbooks
If you ever find yourself asking: “Why do I even need an employee handbook to begin with?” – don’t! Employee handbooks are more than listing policies and complying with procedures. The best-crafted employee handbooks serve as a reminder about the company’s vision,...
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...
Sole trader to a limited company
How to change from a sole trader into a limited company is this week’s topic. Are you thinking about changing from a sole trader to a limited company? There are many reasons why this might be the case. Tax issues and wanting more protection for your business are the...
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...
Furlough Grant – Next Steps
Furlough Grant – Next Steps is a must know topic. Furthermore, even though the scheme has ended there is housekeeping to be done. Records, compliance and reporting to HMRC is still on the radar. If you are an employer, whether you're a self-employed employer or a...
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...
How to spot and fix overtrading
Have you ever wondered how to spot and fix overtrading? If so, then this video is for you. Over the next few minutes, I'm going to show you how to spot and fix overtrading in your business. So, let's get started! Are you looking to grow your business? If so, then it's...
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 holiday pay
Understanding holiday pay, and how to calculate it is vital for any business that has workers. Are you a business, private or not for profit? If so, then this video is for you. Firstly, I'm going to explain how holiday pay works in the UK Secondly, how you calculate...
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...
Financial Statements explained
Financial Statements explained is this weeks video, understanding them is a big deal. Above all the financial statements form the bedrock of any company. Therefore understanding them and how they work gives you insight and clarity. In this video I'll talk you through...
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,...
Pricing using Target Costing
Pricing using Target Costing is this weeks video-blog theme. Costs are reduced by as much as 25% to 30% under target costing, compared to traditional cost plus pricing. Above all your focus is on understanding and knowing your market conditions from day one. This...
Resource Analysis for your business – video
Resource Analysis for your business is this weeks blog and video. You need resources for business growth and success. Furthermore it’s important to see if the current set of supplies will help or hurt your business. Resource analysis helps your business bridge a...
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...
Video on How to avoid undercapitalization
How to avoid undercapitalization and what it is, is this weeks video and blog. It’s when you run out of money, and the company hits a financial brick wall. This video will cover what it is, why it’s a problem, and how to avoid it. The reason why so many small...
Claiming Back VAT on Cars: When Can You Reclaim It?
Claiming back VAT on cars is one of those areas where a simple question quickly turns into a very awkward VAT question. You buy a car for the business. You are VAT registered. VAT appears on the invoice. Surely you can claim it back? Not necessarily. The general rule...
Claiming VAT on cars
Claiming VAT on cars is the title of this week’s video. So if you’re buying a car, it can be difficult to know what the rules are around VAT. Moreover, can you reclaim the VAT ? Above all are you struggling to recover VAT on your car purchase? If you’re like most...
National Insurance Easily Explained: Employees, Employers and Self-Employed
National Insurance easily explained means cutting through the jargon around NI, earnings, profits, payroll and contributions. Whether you are employed, self-employed or running payroll as an employer, NI affects how much money is paid, what gets deducted and how your...