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Personal tax returns
In this week’s episode of ‘l Hate Numbers’ I am looking at Personal tax returns. More specifically the personal tax returns you need to complete in the United Kingdom. Background Every year the tax office, shorthand HMRC want individual taxpayers to tell them what's...
Developing fundraising ideas
Developing fundraising ideas in the arts world. Ideas and SWOT analysis Gather together ideas from all of your stakeholders. Include colleagues, volunteers, donors, partners, users, competitors and beneficiaries. For example brain storming (or if you prefer, thought...
Artists and businesses working together
There is a lot to be said for Artists and Businesses working together Today's topic is about artists and businesses working together. Let me share three tips about how to get the best out of that working relationship Artists working with business doesn't seem like a...
Artists working with businesses
Firstly, on the face of it you might not think that artists working with businesses is a good match, but they have a lot in common. And you might doubt whether they can work together effectively. But to dismiss artist and business partnerships would be to miss out on...
Planning Arts Events
What has Planning your Arts Event got to do with business? Well, arts and businesses share a lot in common. There are differences, but also common ground between artists and private businesses. nevertheless. Artists are full of creativity and energy, delivering...
Arts and business – plan!
Arts and business – plan! Moreover, arts organisations are full of creative and energised people, who want to deliver inspiring work for their audiences. That is to say, they want to put on amazing events that will have people inspired. But that doesn’t mean they...
Working with others on your business
Working together with others on your business is good for your well-being, growth and bottom line. Don't forget that making money separates a hobby from a business. In this week’s episode of ‘l Hate Numbers’ I share four reasons why you should work with others. This...
Working together in business
Firstly, being part of a team matters – even for those of us used to flying solo. Secondly, when you are part of community and build connections you can facilitate business growth and success. Working together is beneficial for you and your business. So why is that?...
Do KPIs matter?
You may be thinking, Do KPIs mater? Absolutely, they are a big deal. If you are in business, you need to understand what is going on. This week's episode is about measuring your performance, making judgements, and getting opinions. From the cradle to the grave we...
Key performance indicator’s
Key performance indicator's Most importantly, if you want your business to move forward, you need to really get to grips with KPIs, key performance indicators. Above all, key Performance Indicators refer to goals and measures that you put in place to make sure that...
Your Business Growth Road Map
Building Your Business Growth Road Map is highly recommended in any business situation. This could for business growth, pivoting, or sustainability. William Hurley said this about ideas. Ideas are cheap, It is building them into profitable companies that is hard...
Have a successful business
So, what does having a successful business mean to you? That is a really important question to ask yourself when starting out, as if you don’t know where you want to go, it is very difficult to figure out how to get there. Most importantly, Business growth doesn’t...
Value Added Tax and your business
VAT or Value Added Tax is this week topic of I Hate Numbers. In the UK alone VAT raises £136.6 billion. This is approximately £4,800 for each household, 17% of the total UK tax take. The majority of countries have VAT or sales taxes, so VAT is a big deal. In this...
What’s it like being self employed?
What’s it like being self employed? The reality, not the fiction. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge then have a real good think about it! When you are self employed you will at times feel like you’re spinning hundreds of plates on sticks. It can be really...
Personal & Lifestyle Risks of Self-Employment
The Risks of Self-Employment is sometimes ignored. Freedom is something that everyone looks forward to when self-employed. More time for yourself, live life on your own terms. However, just like the business and financial risks, there are personal and lifestyle risks...
Self employment is a risky business
Most importantly, self employment is a risky business, but what in life is risk free ? Certainly, a great number of individuals dream and think about being self-employed, your own boss, your own path. Many do make that move from dream to action, for most this proves...
The Risks of Self-Employment
Being your own boss has a good ring to it, but there are Risks of self-employment. Making that transition to being self-employed is what millions dream about. It's filled with excitement, nerves, and a whole host of other emotions. I still remember clearly making that...
Three tips for your business growth
Three tips for your business growth Firstly, in this weeks blog we're giving you Three tips for your business growth. More specifically we are going talking about MCP. Secondly, whatever your outlook for your business future, you cannot afford to stand still and be...
The MCP approach to business growth
The MCP approach to business growth is a great philosophy. What's your business future look like, good, bad or is the jury out? Whatever your outlook, you cannot afford to stand and be swept away by inaction. In this episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ I talk about looking...
Tax & your self-employed business
Tax, you can't avoid it. If you are a business owner tax and your self-employed business is something you consider. If you don't take tax into account, 'bites and arses' will figure somewhere. Today's blog will talk about the tax and your self employed business. In...
Tax and your self employed business
In this episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ I talk about Tax and your self-employed business. I dive deeper in this week’s podcast and look at the difference and add some numbers. If you are self-employed, you are basically your own boss. This was the topic of my podcast last...
Limited company vs sole trader
Above all, when setting up a business one of the first considerations you will have to make is whether to operate as a Limited company vs sole trader. At its core, what this means is the distinction between you and your business. To clarify, a limited company...
Choosing your best Business Structure
When setting up a business one of the first considerations you will have to make is Choosing your best Business Structure. The common options are whether to operate as a limited company, a sole trader, partnership, or a charity! In this episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ I...
Thrive in a pandemic
These are tricky times indeed. Although some businesses and sectors are thriving during the coronavirus pandemic, many small businesses and SMEs will be finding operating during the cornavirus pandemic very difficult, with cash being strapped, clients stopping work,...