Are you a business owner looking to improve your company culture and client relationships? One simple, yet powerful, tool might surprise you: kindness. Kindness in business is a powerful tool for success. Far from being a sign of weakness, incorporating it into your...
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...
In this week's episode, we delve into the Business Model Canvas, a powerful tool for visualizing and describing your business or organization. Understanding the Significance We often hear business owners and organizations talk about business models...
Should you be a sole trader or a company? You might think it is just about the name, but there are many other things to look at when considering whether you Should you be a sole trader or a company?. The choice will impact on many areas of your business, for example...
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...
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...