What Exactly Is Cloud Accounting? Discover how Cloud Accounting for Small Business saves you time, reduces errors, and give you real-time insights into your business finances. Tedious paperwork becomes a thing of the paste. You may have heard the term "cloud...
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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...
Advantages of implementing a budget for arts and creatives
We believe that your business budget is one of your most valuable allies. It might sound surprising, but the process of budgeting should not be daunting or intimidating. In this episode of "I Hate Numbers," we'll explore the advantages of implementing a budget...
Why budgeting is good for business
Introduction to Budgeting and Its Advantages Successful businesses know that budgeting is good for business. Budgeting allows a company to plan ahead for the future and allocate resources accordingly. It is a valuable tool for managing cash flow, identifying areas of...
How planning reduces anxiety and boosts profitability
In this episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore how planning can transform your business's future. Discover how planning reduces anxiety, empowers decision-making, and boosts profitability. Why Business Owners Overlook Planning Many...
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 to deal with a cost of business of crisis
If you're a business owner, then you know that the cost of doing business is always on your mind. But what do you do when that cost suddenly skyrockets? Whether it's an increase in rent, wages, or material costs, a sudden spike can be disastrous for your...
How to judge your financial performance
Knowing how to judge your financial performance can be tricky. Many factors come into play, and it's not always easy to know where you stand. In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.” However, by...
Procrastination and Financial Planning – Video
Procrastination is a huge issue when it comes to business, and especially when it comes to writing your business financial plan. But that's okay! I'm here to help you through it. In this video, we talked about the different ways people procrastinate when it comes to...
How to Write a Financial Plan
How to Write a Financial Plan for Your Business is this weeks topic. Are you a business owner who is looking to create a Financial Plan for your company? If so, you're in luck! In this video I will be teaching you how to write a business financial plan that is both...
Set specific measurable, acceptable, relevant, time-bound targets
Setting SMART targets is this week's I Hate Numbers podcast. If your goal is vague, too distant and you lack commitment then this article might be for you. Setting SMART targets can help make that goal seem achievable. Those smart targets provide focus and...
Business Budgeting
Business budgeting for success needs the solid foundations of sound financial management built into its overall strategy. For that reason finances should underpin every aspect of its work. Plan and cost your activities, so your resources are properly considered. “Failing to plan is planning to fail,” Benjamin Franklin Likewise Franklin’s words apply to budgeting. Hence budgeting is […]
Keep Business Cash Flowing
Keep business cash flowing Firstly keeping business cash flowing is the most important financial commodity that keeps the business wheels rolling. Secondly cash is the life-blood of any business and is vital for survival, sustainability, investment and growth. As a result cash is needed for a whole variety of things, from paying staff, suppliers and […]