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...
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Setting the right business targets
Setting the right business targets can seem daunting, but it need not be. This vlog will help you to choose the right targets for your business, and provides tips on how to reach them. So, whether you're just starting out, or looking to take your business to the next...
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...
Achieving success in your business
Firstly, what image floats through your mind? Secondly, how does that make you feel? Thirdly, do you feel a sense of achievement failure? Not quite sure. All of those and more do you feel you're achieving your success? Do you feel like an imposter? Are you...
Resource Analysis for your business – video
Resource Analysis for your business is this weeks blog and video. You need resources for business growth and success. Furthermore it’s important to see if the current set of supplies will help or hurt your business. Resource analysis helps your business bridge a...
Video on How to avoid undercapitalization
How to avoid undercapitalization and what it is, is this weeks video and blog. It’s when you run out of money, and the company hits a financial brick wall. This video will cover what it is, why it’s a problem, and how to avoid it. The reason why so many small...
Best timing for businesses borrowing money
When should your business borrow money? And yes, there will be times when it's good for your business to borrow. There will be times when it should be avoided. Planning, attitude, risk, and cost. These are the four things you need to consider when borrowing money for...
Why your business may fail
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. ...
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...
Why your business needs a plan
Welcome to episode 33 of 'I hate numbers'. Today's episode is "Why you need your business plan". In fact, every business needs a business plan. In this episode, I'm going to talk about why your business needs a plan and what should actually go into your business plan....
Why planning is good for business
Planning is good for business, remember if you want your business to be successful get to grips with it. Don't think "Oh no!" and glaze your eyes over. You really do need to plan,so read on It's good for business We all know how 2020 has been overall a crap year....
How to take your business seriously
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...
Cash flow is a big deal
Cash flow is a big deal. Everybody wants their business to survive. Everybody wants their business to grow prosperously. Cash Flow is vital for your business. Without it, your business is on a one way trip to disaster. In this weeks podcast episode of 'I Hate...
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...
Business plan: Final steps
Business plan: Final steps This blog looks at your Business plan:Final steps. Above all, it follows on from our previous blog where we mapped out the initial stages. Management To clarify, people reading your business plan need to be given an idea of why they should...
Writing your business plan
Writing your business plan Writing your business plan is a smart way to map out your future business story. Loads of businesses don’t bother writing one, and then again loads of businesses don’t survive and thrive. A good business plan focuses the mind, brings...















