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Managing your tax: Overview of Tax Planning
Moreover, we begin by visualizing the staggering amount collected by the government in taxes every minute. This serves as a reminder of the significant financial contribution businesses and individuals make to the system. Importance of Tax Planning...
What is Fiscal Drag? (Video)
Tax bill creeping up even when your income hasn't increased? Then you're certainly experiencing something called fiscal drag. We're here to break it down for you in plain English, without all the confusing financial jargon, so that you can loosen up those facial...
Fiscal Drag Impact on UK Taxpayers
In today's discussion, we delve into the concept of "Fiscal Drag" and its profound implications for UK taxpayers. This term, though not commonly discussed, holds significant relevance for our financial well-being. Fiscal Drag occurs when inflation drives...
Can’t Pay Taxes? Expert Tips on What to Do
The deadline for filing your taxes was 31st January 2023. And I’m sure you have filed them already. But now comes the time when you start worrying about having to pay the tax authorities what you owe. What if you can’t pay taxes right away? It’s not the best feeling...
What to do if you can’t pay your tax bill
Welcome back to another episode of "I Hate Numbers," where we aim to guide you through the maze of financial challenges. Today, we're tackling a common concern: "Paying Tax Bill." As your dedicated business finance fixers, we've got your...
Sales Forecasting Done Right: How to Ensure Maximum Accuracy
Sales forecasting is such a valuable element of business planning. It is the underlying plan of all plans! This is so because when sales forecasting is done right it can enable the business owners or managers to: be comfortable when making business decisions course...
How to Approach Sales Forecasting
In the realm of business financial planning, one indispensable element takes centre stage - sales forecasting. Whether you're part of a theatre company, a dance troupe, or a business involved in manufacturing or retail, understanding what your future income might look...
Business Costs and Profit: A Complete Breakdown
Understanding the different types of business costs is crucial for effective financial management. Because your profit will depend on the types of costs that prevail in your business. This blog looks at the relationship between the types of costs in your business and...
Costs and Operational Gearing
Greetings, everyone! In another episode of I Hate Numbers, your go-to for demystifying business finance, we unravel the intricate web of business costs and operational gearing. Understanding Fixed and Variable Costs: In the business realm, understanding your costs is...
Overcome Any Financial Disaster: A How-To Guide
There comes a time in business when things don’t go according to plan and you end up in debt. A pretty uncomfortable place to be in - I know. No matter how angry or sorry we feel for ourselves, it’s important to know how to overcome any financial disaster that comes...
How to deal with a Financial Crisis
In the world of business, dealing with a financial crisis is not a matter of if, but when. We, as business owners, often take risks, and sometimes these risks don't pan out as expected. The key is to remain calm and composed when the unexpected hits,...
Tax Obligations for CICs: A Brief Overview
Community Interest Companies (CICs) are a special type of company in the UK. They have a primary goal of benefiting the community or pursuing social objectives. Their involvement in the communities goes anywhere from arts engagement or enhancing technological literacy...
Tax responsibilities for Community Interest Companies
In today's podcast, we aim to explore and demystify the common misconceptions surrounding tax obligations for Community Interest Companies (CICs). As passionate advocates of business finance, we want to illuminate the intricate relationship between CICs...
Positive Money Mindset in Business: Why You Need One
Why is it important to have a positive money mindset in business? Having a positive money mindset is crucial for business success. It involves developing a healthy relationship with money. It does so by embracing abundance and cultivating a mindset that allows for...
A positive money mindset is good for business
Greetings, savvy listeners! In this episode of I Hate Numbers, we're on a mission to empower business owners and creatives. Our goal is crystal clear: fostering financial growth, reducing stress, and realizing your aspirations. Today, we delve into a...
The Emotional Toll of Grief and Business
In the realm of business, we often underestimate the emotional toll it can take. When we confront unexpected challenges—economic downturns, restructurings, or closures—we're not just dealing with logistical hurdles; we're grappling with grief. In this...
Signs Your Business is Failing – What Are They?
Recognising the signs your business is failing or may be heading that way is crucial for every savvy business owner. In the vast sea of entrepreneurship, understanding the subtle hints of business troubles is the key to steering clear of potential failure. Why it's...
How to manage business distress
In this week's episode of "I Hate Numbers," we tackle a critical topic that every business is bound to confront sooner or later — the signs of impending financial distress. Last time, we delved into the emotional challenges of making tough...
Coping with Failure in Business: How to React When Dreams Fade
Starting a business is thrilling - filled with hope and excitement. At the initial stages, it’s all about positive feelings, fueled by the passion for one's vision. However, as many entrepreneurs know, it isn’t always a smooth ride. And a business may end up drowning...
The Emotional Impact of Letting Go in Business
In the world of business, the journey often feels like an exhilarating roller coaster ride with its highs, lows, and unexpected turns. Consequently, as business owners, we comprehend this emotional impact all too well. Drawing from three decades of personal experience...
High Income Child Benefit Charge Explained
If you're a parent in the UK, you might be familiar with Child Benefit. It’s a helpful allowance provided to those responsible for raising a child. However, something called the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) goes hand in hand with it. Financial aid but...
Dealing with child benefit charges as high earners
We embark on today's episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast with a mission: to demystify the complexities surrounding the "Higher Income Child Benefit Charge." This financial obligation affects individuals or couples with a combined income exceeding £50,000, leading to...
Agents and VAT: A Sneak Peek into the World of Taxation
Are you drowning in a sea of VAT confusion? Worry not, for we've got a sneak peek into the intriguing world of Value Added Tax (VAT), more specifically agents and VAT. To cover the basics, let’s first look at VAT and what it stands for. What is VAT? Don't let your...
VAT and Agent Relationships
In the dynamic realm of business, whether steering a private enterprise or a non-profit organization aspiring to make a social impact, one constant looms large – taxes. Amidst the myriad of taxes, VAT, or the rather awkwardly named Value Added Tax,...