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Single member companies completing forms SS-4 and 8832
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inexplicably completing forms SS-4 8832 are not at the forefront of people’s minds. Hear those words, and you may be looking for that drying paint.H...
How to stop Procrastinating when Financial Planning
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself putting off important tasks, like Procrastinating when Financial Planning ? You're not alone. Procrastination can be a...
How to Reduce Procrastination for Business Success
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of those people who has a lot of good intentions but never seems to get around to doing anything? If so, you may be struggling with procra...
Using the balance scorecard in your business
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Using the balance scorecard plays a major role in managing your business. You're a business owner, so you know that making money is important. B...
Your mindset approach to money
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you approach money with a positive or negative mindset? If you don't have a clear answer, it's time to think about how your money mindset is impact...
Using a Risk Register to manage risks
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Using a Risk Register to manage risks is this week's I Hate Numbers podcastWhen it comes to risk management, most business owners and entrepreneurs th...
Dealing with Business Risk
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with business risk is an inevitable part of our business livesRisk is a part of life. For entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, and smal...
How to use your Financial Story Plan
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to financial planning for your business, there are many things to consider. One important part of your overall plan is your financial st...
How to create your business financial story
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy to put off creating your business financial story plan - after all, who has time for that? But don't underestimate the importance of th...
How to do your personal budget
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to do your personal budget is this week’s I Hate Numbers podcast topicWorried about your personal finances?How to do your personal budget is the...
How to change your approach to money
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Changing your money mindset
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Money is one of the most important things in our lives, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. We often think of money in terms of how much we h...
Being kind is good for your business
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you care about your business?Being kind is good for business. It makes customers happy, it builds relationships, and it can even lead to more sales...
Handling money in your relationship
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Handling money in your relationship is this week's I Hate Numbers podcast. Money is one of the biggest sources of tension in relationships.I can ...
Choosing your targets
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing your targets, the types and difficulty needs thought and consideration.Choosing your targets is the right way to achieve your success. ...
Setting SMART targets
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting SMART targets is this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast.If your goal is vague, too distant and you lack commitment then this article might be for y...
How to be successful in business
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to be successful in business, what does that mean to you? When you hear people talking about being successful in business,Firstly, what imag...
Product Grouping for Your Business
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Product Grouping for Your Business is an incredibly powerful way to run your business. It gives youFirstly, great insightsSecondly, lessens your finan...
How to price your products or services
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to price your products or services so you can make a profit?You're not alone. Figuring out the right price is one of the biggest challen...
Five Money and Tax Saving Tips
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five Money and Tax-Saving Tips is this weeks theme. Do you want to save money on your taxes?You're in luck! In this 100th episode, I'm going to ...
Self Assessment tax returns
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self Assessment tax returns are completed by millions of people every year.Find out why it's so important, what you need to include, and the costs and...
How to Claim Carers Allowance
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a carer and want to know How to claim Carers Allowance?What is Carer’s allowanceThis is money given to people who look after someone with su...
Explaining the CIS scheme
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explaining the CIS scheme is this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast. Read more to see what is coveredFirstly, what the CIS scheme coversSecondly, wha...
Success is all about BREATHING
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Success is all about BREATHING. I don't mean what your lungs do but the nine magic ingredients represented by the mnemonic BREATHING.Are you a busines...
Understanding tax evasion and avoidance
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding tax evasion and avoidance, is an essential piece of knowledge! Even if just to avoid prison food.. Do you Understand tax evasion a...
Using a Limited Liability Partnership
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using a Limited Liability Partnership is this weeks podcast theme.Are you looking to set up a Limited Liability Partnership?A limited liability partne...
Making your business partnership work
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Making your business partnership work can be one of the greatest pleasures of having your own business. With that in mind, if you’re planning to sta...
Writing your Successful employee handbook
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Successful employee handbook is what helps reduce your business heartache. Problems within a business can occur because there is a lack of clarity on ...
How to change from sole trader to company
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to change from a sole trader into a company is this week’s podcast. What are the two most popular business structures in the UK and beyond...
Furlough Ends - Business Wrap Up
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a business owner then this podcast Furlough Ends - Business Wrap Up is for you! You'll learnWhat housekeeping exercises are neededHow to ...
Business Growth and Overtrading
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Business Growth and Overtrading is one of the biggest problems facing businesses today, Furthermore it impacts startups to established businesse...
Calculating holiday entitlement and pay
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking at a way of Calculating holiday entitlement and pay?Calculating holiday entitlement can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. I...
Understanding your financial statements
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding your financial statements is connecting to your business story. Your financial statements are your business stories, the words those sto...
How to price using Target Costing
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to price using Target CostingHow to price using Target Costing is this week’s podcast theme. Do you want to reduce your costs by 25% to 30...
Resource Analysis - how to carry one out
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Resource Analysis, and how to carry one out is this weeks topic. Let me show you how to do a resource analysis for your business?Firstly, Resource Ana...
Undercapitalization and business failure
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Undercapitalization and business failure go hand in hand, like Peaches and Cream, Gin and Tonic, Pineapple and Pizza.Undercapitalization is the main r...
Claiming back VAT on cars
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claiming back VAT on cars, do you want to get VAT back on your car purchase?If you buy a car for business purposes, then the VAT is recoverable. But i...
National Insurance easily explained
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
National Insurance easily explained is to help self employed, employees and employer understand National insurance.In this weeks podcast I'm going to ...
What are your VAT responsibilities ?
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are your VAT responsibilities when your business becomes VAT registered? Do you know what they are when your business becomes VAT registere...
An Introduction to what VAT is
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An Introduction to what VAT is, that is my topic in this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast. In this series of podcasts, I am going to look at what VA...
Your mental health and money
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with your mental health and money? You’re not alone. Millions of people are struggling with their mental health and money, but it do...
Build your cash flow with a spreadsheet
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How you Build your cash flow with a spreadsheetI'm going to show you how you build your own cash flow forecast by tapping into the most powerful resou...
Making your cashflow forecast
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Making your cash flow forecast is the most important financial and business task you can do in your business.Running a business is hard. But there’s...
Cash is your financial priority
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cash is your financial priority, which is this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast. In previous weeks turnover and profits have been in the spotlight, ...
What are your business profits?
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I talked about turnover, this week it’s What are your business profits?Most people see profit as the difference between money in and money...
What is turnover in business
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is turnover in business?Turnover is a popular term used in business. It’s the official terminology used in company accounts, the tax retu...
What are the risks of working for yourself
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the risks of self-employment? Great question. Risks and life go naturally together. It's as natural as ham and pineapple pizz...
Claim tax back for working at home?
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you claim tax back for working at home? Have you had to work from home because of COVID? Would you like to know how you can claim tax relief...
What are payments on account?
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you submit a UK tax return and you owe more than a thousand pounds, then be aware of payments on account.Payments on account are a topic that is no...
Can you claim the fifth Self-Employment grant ?
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Self-employed and want to know more about the fifth Self-Employment grant?Most importantly, the fifth Self-Employment grant differs from previous gran...
Social enterprise and Community Interest Companies
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social Enterprise and Community Interest Companies are a great way to do good and make money.They go together like a well fitted glove. Social E...
When and how to complete form W-8BEN-E
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When and how to complete form W-8BEN-E is a must for non-US tax resident entities earning money in the US. This week’s I Hate Numbers podcast ...
Why you need to complete US form W8
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where you are not a US citizen and have money from the US is Why you need to complete form W8. This money could be from your clients, pension inc...
Six steps to managing your cashflow
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know the Six steps to managing your cashflow ?Cash is the lifeblood of any company. It's what pays for salaries, inventory, and everyth...
How different is cash to profits?
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 diff...
Why should you get your tax return in early?
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you get your tax return in early?This week I Hate Numbers podcast is about Why you should get your tax return in early?Firstly, I am going ...
Three ways to change your attitude to money
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let me share Three ways to change your attitude to money. Moreover, in this podcast I will look at way you should change your attitude.This week ...
Seven tips to increase your profits
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast episode, I'm going to share with you seven tips that will help you increase the profits in your business. The first thing is abs...
When should your business borrow money ?
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When should your business borrow money? And yes, there will be times when it's good for your business to borrow. There will be times when it should be...
Should you pay off your business debt?
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Whats the best business structure to save tax?
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different business structures available, but What saves you the most tax?. Sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and more. Whic...
How to decide which type of company is right for you?
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to start your own business? Don’t know How to decide which type of company is right for you?There are two types of companies that y...
What pricing strategy is right for your business?
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What pricing strategy is right for your business is one of the most important questions and decisions you will face. Setting the right price for your ...
Your tax and status situation with your company
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a self-employed individual, a freelancer or employer? Have you ever wondered what your tax and status situation is with your company?&nbs...
How the 2021 Budget affects your business
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How the 2021 Budget affects your business.Whether you are self-employed or running a company, there is something in here that will help answer your qu...
How you calculate your pricing rates
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How you calculate your pricing ratesHow you calculate your pricing rates is vital for your business. Why should that be so? Firstly, it help...
Why Gross Profit is a big deal for your Business
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your gross profit and business decisionsThere are so many needed, powerful and insightful business decisions you need to make. You can’t d...
Why Working Capital is Important for Your Business
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why Working Capital is Important for Your Business is episode 52 of I Hate Numbers podcast.The podcast is part of my mission to help you get closer to...
How to Diagnose Business Failure
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to Diagnose Business Failure is episode 51 of I Hate Numbers podcast. The podcast is part of a wider mission. It's to help your business...
Why Your Business May Fail
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why Your Business May Fail is episode 50 of I Hate Numbers podcast. The podcast is part of my mission to help your business improve your money mi...
What is your Profit for Tax
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your Profit for Tax is this week’s I Hate Numbers podcast theme. Last week we looked at how you should budget for your tax bill.Firstly...
How you should Budget for your Tax Bill
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How you should Budget for your Tax Bill is this week’s podcast theme. If you are self-employed, a freelancer, run your own business then you h...
How to Build your Business Resilience - Part Two
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How Information and Communication helps Build your Business Resilience is this weeks theme. Last week’ we looked at what Business Resilience wa...
How to Build your Business Resilience - Part One
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to Build your Business Resilience - Part One. That is the theme of episode 46 of I Hate Numbers.Certainly, a lot of people talk about Business ...
Your Money Mindset in your Business
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is Your Money Mindset in your Business? That’s the theme of episode 45 of I Hate Numbers.Certainly, a lot of people talk about why Money M...
What is VAT reverse charging ?
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is VAT reverse charging and how does it work? That's the theme of episode 44 of I Hate Numbers. With the UK leaving the EU on 1st Janua...
Trust in Business
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast episode of I hate Numbers looks at How to develop Trust in Business. Without trust, you have nothing. With it, you can do great thi...
VAT & Your business in a post Brexit world
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brexit will affect the UK business landscape. In this week's podcast, I am going to take a look at Your Business and VAT after Brexit.Last week’...
How Brexit affects your business
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of December 2020 the UK enters a brave new world, it seems appropriate to see How Brexit affects your BusinessWe have lots of questions abo...
Third Grant Self-Employed Conditions
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 busin...
Three Steps to Successful Charity Mergers
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charity Mergers - The Three StagesThis weeks episode is about Three Steps to Successful Charity Mergers.Charity Mergers are the coming together of two...
Five things when selling your business
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 commo...
A need to know about Selling your Business
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is about A need to know about selling your business. For many of us selling our business at some point in the future could be us ...
Buying your car through your business
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of, I hate numbers is talking about Buying your car through your business. Check out last week's episode where we talked about sav...
Saving Tax with Company Benefits
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic is focused on one underused legitimate way of Saving tax with company benefits. Pay yourself and save personal and company tax. And...
Job Support Scheme and Planning
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Why you need your business plan
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 33 of I hate numbers. Today's episode why you need your business plan.In fact, every business needs a business plan. In this episod...
Your attitude is everything
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your attitude in your business, your attitude to your business is everything.Attitude is the theme of this week's I Hate Numbers podcast. In this week...
Collecting money from your customers
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Collecting money from your customers is a big deal? Getting paid on time is a big deal. Because cash guarantees your survival week aft...
Cash Flow is a big deal
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cash Flow is a big deal. Everybody wants their business to survive. Everybody wants their business to grow prosperously. Cash Flow is vital for y...
Social Enterprises are businesses
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social Enterprises are pretty important businesses. There are over 100,000 social enterprises contributing £60 billion to the economy and employing t...
Choosing your Accountant
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to choose your accountant is this week’s episode of I Hate Numbers. Not all accountants are created equally. Just like in any walk of...
What do accountants do?
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of “I hate numbers” my topic is ‘What do accountants do’?Five headline things that accountants do, spoiler alert, money ...
Dividends: What, why and how
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dividends is this week’s topic of I Hate Numbers.In this podcast I am going to chat to you about the whys and what of dividends, plus the correct an...
Personal Tax Return
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of ‘l Hate Numbers’ I am looking at Personal tax returns. More specifically the personal tax returns you need to complet...
Artists and Businesses working together
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot to be said for Artists and Businesses working togetherToday's topic is about artists and businesses working together. Let me ...
Planning your Arts Event
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What has Planning your Arts Event got to do with business? Well, arts and businesses share a lot in common. There are differences, but also commo...
Working together on your business
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 hob...
Do KPIs Matter?
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Your Business Growth Roadmap
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building Your Business Growth Road Map is highly recommended in any business situation. This could for business growth, pivoting, or sustainabili...