Welcome to today’s episode of I Hate Numbers. Knowing your costs makes you money, a statement of the obvious perhaps. Certainly with statements of the obvious we sometimes forget business basics. In this podcast episode I am going to take a real cool way to look at...
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The importance of profit
Welcome to another weekly episode of ‘I Hate Numbers’ where we look at The importance of profit, as well as what it is. The 'I Hate Numbers' podcast wants you to get acquainted with your best business friend. The friend that won’t lie to you, the friend that you...
Creating your cash future
Creating your cash future, the theme of today’s episode of I Hate Numbers. Firstly when you are in the eye of a financial storm what’s the one major thing that’s going to get your business through it? That one thing, that protection, comfort blanket, and financial...
The language of accounting
Welcome to today’s episode of I Hate Numbers, talking about The language of accounting. Today we’re going to have a peek at some of the language that Accounts, and Finance people use. It can be an alien language if you are a stranger in the Number’s world. I am...
Gross Profit and Net Profit
f you want your business to carry on, survive then and thrive learn to understand and keep an eye on your gross and profit. If you don’t do this then you are missing a trick, and your business can suffer and lose money
Getting paid on time
Most importantly learn how to help your business survive and thrive by understanding your numbers. Above all I really hate not getting paid on time without good reason. This episode is about what you can do to get paid on time. Why is getting paid on time important?...
Keep an eye on your business cash
Learn how to help your business survive and thrive by understanding your numbers, and keep an eye on your business cash. The one thing you really need to keep an eye on is money in the bank. Why is cash so important? Cash is important and you need to Keep an eye on...
Knowing your costs make you money!
Above all, knowing your costs makes you money, a statement of the bleeding obvious perhaps. The thing with statements of the obvious is we sometimes forget the business basics. Certainly, you need to be serious about making money in your business, by money we mean...
I Hate Numbers Weekly Podcast
If you’re serious about your business, you need to grab hold of your numbers, and connect with them. In This Episode How to have a better business, why people hate numbers and Giving energy back into your life.
25th Business Birthday – Wow!
25th Business Birthday - Wow! So it’s my 25th Business Birthday. 25 years ago I started my business Pro Active Resolutions in my back bedroom. Certainly, time has flown and it has been a fantastic journey- which has seen a lot of changes. From as far back as I can...
Not for profit
Not for Profits In this blog I am going to look at the why Not for Profits doesn’t mean Not for Business. To clarify, businesses are typically classified as Private or Not for Profit . Above all , a Not for Profit Business includes many Art Organisations, Charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Social Enterprises. […]
Make money in your business
Above all, a business is there to make money. It’s your primary responsibility. Money means profit. It doesn’t make any difference whether your business is a private business, social enterprise or charity. Some headline reasons for making profits include: No...
Tax Return: Dates and payments
Tax Return: Dates and payments To clarify, the two previous blogs have looked at who must prepare a personal tax return, and what can be claimed. Your personal tax return includes details of your income and capital transactions. Our focus today is 2020-21, 6th of...
Personal Tax Return: First Steps
Firstly, Personal Tax return season (Self Assessment) 2019-20 finishes on 31st January 2021. Secondly, you may have done yours, so relax, but if you've not read on. I'll start by looking at the first steps and then proceed from there. Some important stuff to things...
Making Money
Making money is what business must do! Most importantly, where we say business, we mean private or not for profit. Likewise when we say money, we mean profit. Furthermore, don’t dismiss: • How you make that money • What your business values are • The amount of money you want to make; and what you […]
Profit & Your Break-Even Point
Above all, profit & your break-even point are so important to businesses that we’ve dedicated this blog and clip to this subject. As a result you might be wondering why knowing about this is important. Stay with me as we look at break-even. In short the bottom line is knowing your gives you better […]
KPI’s- Manage What You Measure
Take charge of your numbers It becomes challenging to know how your business is doing, your progress to your objectives, what you are doing right unless you are measuring and reporting your progress. These measures are commonly referred to as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). KPIs can take the form of financial measures, non-financial measures, surveys […]










