In today's episode, we, as dedicated proponents of effective business practices, discuss the paramount significance of planning in the world of business. We firmly believe that planning serves as the compass that guides businesses through turbulent...
In this I Hate Numbers podcast, we want to explore the multifaceted world of company director responsibilities. As business enthusiasts with over 28 years of experience, we've had the privilege of helping countless entrepreneurs reduce stress, boost...
Motivation is a potent force that propels both individuals and teams toward success in the business realm. In this week's episode of the "I Hate Numbers" podcast, we delve into four crucial aspects related to motivation. What Exactly is...
Budgeting often triggers unenthusiastic reactions. But let's debunk these myths. In my experience, budgeting isn't about constraints; it's a potent tool for empowerment. Let's have a look in our podcast as we delve into embracing budgeting and a...
Responsibility Center KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) go hand in hand. Just like Gin and Tonic, Horse and Carriage, Pizza and Pineapple!. Managing a business requires constant monitoring and analysis of financial data to ensure optimal performance. Measuring...
Feeling like you're not achieving success in your business? You're not alone. Most people feel this way at some point in their lives. But don't worry, I can help. I will share with you some tips and examples of how you can achieve success. Once you've learned what...
Why your business may fail is episode 50 of I Hate Numbers podcast. The podcast is part of my mission to help your business improve your money mindset, get closer to your numbers, make profit, survive, and thrive. Firstly, the motivation behind the choice of topic. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to take your business seriously Most importantly there is no magic bullet to make your business successful. Don't treat your business as a hobby, it's more than that. Run it, deal with it and approach it as a business. Business or hobby? Firstly, what’s a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Budgets are your business financial story. Budgets convert your business story and action plan into financial terms. Check out my previous podcast which talks about why your business plan is a smart way to map out your future story. Budgets is this weeks episode of...
Nearly half of the UK workforce are now working from home, and for many, it’s a new experience. Far from being an opportunity to relax in front of the television and send a few emails, it actually brings its own challenges. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social...
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” - Benjamin Franklin. That saying applies perfectly to business planning, or as I like to see it, planning your business journey. In this episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ I am going to be talking about Planning your Business...