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Knowing your costs makes you money

Knowing your costs makes you money

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...

The importance of profit

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

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

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

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

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

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...

I Hate Numbers Weekly Podcast

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!

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...

Make money in your business

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

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...

KPI’s- Manage What You Measure

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 […]