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Leadership & business resilience
Why leadership is key to your business resilience is the topic of this blog. Business resilience is what you need when running your business. The businesses that share these characteristics tend to be at a large, multinational corporate level. However there are...
How to build your business resilience – Part one
How to build your business resilience - Part one. That is the theme of episode 46 of I Hate Numbers. Certainly, a lot of people talk about Business Resilience. Firstly, we need to understand what Business Resilience is. Secondly, we need to know how we can improve...
Your money mindset in your business
What is your money mindset in your business? That’s the theme of episode 45 of I Hate Numbers. Certainly, a lot of people talk about why money mindset Is important. Firstly, we need to understand your current attitude to money. Secondly, we need to know the reasons...
Business resolutions for 2021
So, it’s the end of another year- albeit a very strange one to say the least. With this in mind what are your business resolutions for 2021? What most of us do at the end of the year, is reflect and review that year. The whole of the U.K. will probably be glad to see...
What is VAT reverse charging?
What is VAT reverse charging and how does it work? That's the theme of episode 44 of I Hate Numbers. With the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 your business needs to know. Brexit also brings a number of other changes to VAT, we've covered this in previous...
How to develop trust in business
This weeks podcast episode of I hate Numbers looks at How to develop trust in business. Without trust, you have nothing. With it, you can do great things. Trust, a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something. Buy One Get One Free is a...
Your business and VAT after Brexit
Brexit will affect the UK business landscape. In this week's podcast, I am going to take a look at your business and VAT after Brexit. Last week’s podcast episode of I Hate Numbers looked at Brexit and your business. In this week’s episode, VAT takes centre stage....
VAT in a post Brexit world
Previously we talked about Brexit and your business, this week I want to look at VAT in a post-Brexit world. Last week we spoke about Brexit. This week we're going to talk about VAT in a post Brexit world. VAT in a post-Brexit world. What does it look like? Well, in...
VAT in a post Brexit world
At the end of December 2020 the UK enters a brave new world, it seems appropriate to see how Brexit affects your business We have lots of questions about business and Brexit, some answers we know, some answers we don't. In this weeks podcast, we share some answers,...
Business and Brexit – FAQ’s
Brexit and your business This blog is about business and Brexit - Frequently asked questions. Some may say, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Firstly, what a year 2020 has been so far for business and a challenging business landscape. We’ve had the C word...
Conditions for the third self-employed grant
The conditions for the Third Self-Employed Grant have toughened. The virtual claim doors open from 30-Nov-20. The impact of COVID 19 on your business and your trading profits is key. Unfortunately, the guidance is not expressed in terms of awful, crap, rubbish or...
Get ready for Cloud Accounting
Certainly, we've talked about the wonderful thing that is Cloud Accounting, and tips. So see our 3 Steps to getting ready for successful Cloud Accounting. Above all, there’s numerous reasons to why you should embrace the Cloud for your business. For example: Being...
Three steps to successful charity mergers
Charity mergers - The three stages This weeks episode is about Three Steps to Successful Charity Mergers. Charity Mergers are the coming together of two separate charities to form one. Mergers can produce several benefits for but they also have several challenges as...
Finding the best Cloud package
Here's our 5 tips to finding the best Cloud package. Finding the best Cloud package Firstly, Cloud online accounting is something you and your business need to welcome in this growing digital age. Above all it will help you achieve so much more in your business and...
Five things to consider when selling your business
Five things to consider when selling your business is this week’s podcast episode. Selling your business is a major life event and has a lot in common with selling your home. There is an emotional attachment to your business that you built up. Like our homes, it has...
Cloud accounting for your business
Firstly Cloud accounting really is the way forward when keeping track of money & bills for your business. Furthermore, all businesses, private, not for profit or sole traders, need remedies and strategies to survive, sustain and grow. Most importantly as a...
A need to know about selling your business
Today's podcast is about A need to know about Selling your Business. For many of us selling our business at some point in the future could be us cashing in our pension scheme. It may be a way that we can set up while we're at the top, move on for other different...
Company cars and tax
Want to learn about understanding company cars and tax? Then read on! Firstly a common question I get asked by clients is about company cars and tax. Secondly, I love to help so let me share an overview. Above all, company cars are a benefit in kind because they are...
Buying your car through your business
This week's episode of, I hate numbers is talking about Buying your car through your business. Check out last week's episode where we talked about saving tax with company benefits. tax-free and trivial benefits What is a company car? This is a car bought by your...
Tax-free company benefits
Tax-free company benefits Today I'm going to talk about trivial benefits and Tax-free company benefits. Firstly, your business can pay your staff, and can pay yourself if you're an employee of your company. These are nice to have, no tax to pay, saves you some money,...
Saving tax with company benefits
Today's topic is focused on one underused legitimate way of Saving tax with company benefits. Pay yourself and save personal and company tax. And yes, it's important as a business owner, you need to pay yourself. The conventional route to pay yourself is a blend of...
Managing cashflow during lockdown
We've had new lockdown and tier restrictions, which means managing your cashflow during lockdown is blooming important. The financial support measures, such as the new Job Support Scheme, Job retention bonus, all needs to be factored in. If you don’t manage your cash...
Job Support Scheme and planning
If your business employs staff then COVID-19 has added more pressure, the Job Support Scheme and Planning is vital. You want to look after your employees and their welfare, but also the payment of those employees and the cash flow situation, that that creates when...
Objectives & goals for business
Your business plan is nothing without your objectives and goals for your business. Firstly, as a general rule, it’s good to have objectives and goals in your life. Secondly, it’s crucial to have them for your business. They will help it run smoothly and ensure a focus...