Undercapitalization and business failure go hand in hand. Just like Peaches and Cream, Gin and Tonic, Pineapple and Pizza. Undercapitalization is the main reason why many businesses become financial failures. In this week’s podcast I'm going to talk to you about...
Why cash is important for your business is this week's topic. In previous videos I've looked at turnover and profitability, but this time cash is in the spotlight. I will look at Why cash it is the key financial number in your business. What cash is Why cash is...
What is turnover in business? Turnover is a popular term used in business. It’s the official terminology used in company accounts, the tax returns of self-employed & partnerships, and is common usage in the business world. In this week’s episode of I Hate...
Have you heard about the fifth self-employed grant? The fifth self-employed grant is a government initiative helping people who are self-employed. It’s due to be paid out over the summer months, covering the periods between May 2021 and September 2021. Today’s vlog...
You may be thinking, "I'm a business owner. I don't need to worry about How different is cash to profits? " But it is important to understand the difference because they are not always interchangeable. Cash is what pays your bills, while profit is how much money you...
You might be wondering, Should you pay off your business debt early. I have a few thoughts on when to pay off debt, but first let us talk about the four factors that come into play. There are four factors I want to share with you in this weekly episode of I Hate...
The conditions for the Third Self-Employed Grant have toughened. The virtual claim doors open from 30-Nov-20. The impact of COVID 19 on your business and your trading profits is key. Unfortunately, the guidance is not expressed in terms of awful, crap, rubbish or...
We've had new lockdown and tier restrictions, which means managing your cashflow during lockdown is blooming important. The financial support measures, such as the new Job Support Scheme, Job retention bonus, all needs to be factored in. If you don’t manage your cash...
If your business employs staff then COVID-19 has added more pressure, the Job Support Scheme and Planning is vital. You want to look after your employees and their welfare, but also the payment of those employees and the cash flow situation, that that creates when...
Collecting money from your customers is a big deal? Getting paid on time is a big deal. Because cash guarantees your survival week after week. No cash, no business. The lights will not be on, the door will not be open. This week’s episode of I Hate Numbers is all...
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...
Lessons from businesses booming in Covid-19 is the topic of our blog today. So, you’ve heard it been said a thousand times, but these really are unprecedented times. Businesses are going bust, organisations are requiring support, workers are being furloughed, and the...
Firstly, what's your view of your business numbers - Friend or foe? Secondly, if you are in business, how do you think of your numbers, with love, with dislike, or somewhere In between? That is what we are going to look at in this blog. . If you think that money is...
Getting paid on time Getting paid on time and keeping business cash flowing is the most important thing to keep your business wheels rolling. It’s the life-blood of any business and you need it to survive, sustain, and grow. You need cash for a whole variety of...