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...
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Developing KPIs for your business
As a business, you have to track and measure your performance in order to succeed. Developing Effective KPIs that work for your business (KPIs) is the way to go for all businesses. A KPI allows you determine goals, set objectives and evaluate...
Five reasons to ignore your numbers
It may seem bonkers, but I am going to give you Five reasons to ignore your numbers. It’s only fair that I balance things to give you Five reasons to take note of your numbers Here are Five reasons why you should ignore your numbers: Firstly, if you prefer to have no...
Why you should ignore your numbers
So, if you’re someone who hates numbers I have five reasons Why you should ignore your numbers. Firstly, if having no clarity or focus in your business sounds appealing to you then by all means continue to avoid looking at your numbers. Secondly, if...
Customer value – CLV, segmentation and retention
Customer lifetime value and segmentation is this week's episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast. Last week I kicked off with part one I will be continuing from part one my exploration of customer lifetime value by looking at Firstly CLV and net CLV...
Fix your money mindset
How to change your approach to money builds on last weeks episode.You can, and should change your approach to money to supercharge your finances. If you find you don’t handle money well, don’t save money, or just don’t know how to budget, here are seven...
How different is cash to profits ?
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...
The mistakes in borrowing money
Are you looking for a new loan, and want to avoid The mistakes in borrowing money? Above all, do you want to know how to avoid those pitfalls? Just follow these four simple steps and you'll be on your way to avoiding those common mistakes when borrowing money for your...
Management accounting
What is management accounting? Firstly, before we look at why your should use Management Accounting for your Business, let's understand what it is. Most importantly financial issues impact our working and personal lives. Knowing your numbers is important for all...
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...
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...
Working with others on your business
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...
Do KPIs matter?
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...
Your Business Growth Road Map
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...
Value Added Tax and your business
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...
What’s it like being self employed?
What’s it like being self employed? The reality, not the fiction. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge then have a real good think about it! When you are self employed you will at times feel like you’re spinning hundreds of plates on sticks. It can be really...
Personal & Lifestyle Risks of Self-Employment
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...
The Risks of Self-Employment
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
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...
Tax and your self employed business
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...
Choosing your best Business Structure
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 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...
Planning your business journey
“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...
Businesses & Covid-19
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...