I Hate Numbers Podcast

The podcast that aims to help you and your business make more profits and reduce your anxiety.

About the Podcast

I Hate Numbers: Simplifying Tax and Accounting

For some, watching paint dry, or a poke in the eye is better than dealing with their business numbers. I get it, numbers can be scary, confusing, and boring, not what your business is meant to be about.

But here’s the thing. If you’re serious about your business, you need to grab hold of your numbers, and connect with them. Falling in love with them may feel weird, but at least be on friendly terms with them if you want your business to survive and thrive.

Numbers make you accountable, showing you the financial impact of your successes, a route map to success and highlighting those flip-ups. Above all, learning to love & use your numbers means you have a better chance of making money, what’s not to love.

Fundamentally business is there to make money. You need to make money to survive and have impact. It’s about knowing how your future is going to pan out.

As a business finance coach, financial story teller and tax advisor, I’ve helped thousands of businesses over the years.

I love numbers, but I get it that not many businesses will do so. I want to share my love of numbers through my podcast, to make it accessible, to help you and your business power forward.

My aim is to make this podcast listener friendly, jargon and BS free.

In the words of W.E.B. Dubois “When you have mastered numbers, you will in fact no longer be reading numbers, any more than you read words when reading books. You will be reading meanings.”

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How to avoid the dangers of rapid growth, my topic for this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast. Growth is what all businesses think of. However, rapid growth and poorly managed expansion leads to challenges and headaches. In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, sustainable growth is vital for long-term success. This weeks podcast delves into the...
Welcome to the latest episode of “I Hate Numbers,” where we explore the strategies and Tips for achieving business success. In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-belief, a positive mindset, surrounding yourself with positive, strong, independent people who may question and challenge what you’re doing, embracing failure, setting yourself realistic goals, and being...
Is achieving business growth on your agenda? Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Growing a business is no easy feat, but with hard work and dedication, you can make it happen. Here are some tips to help you succeed: Hard work and application There’s no shortcut to success. If you...
Understanding the Role of National Insurance in Your UK State Pension is key to making informed decisions about your financial future. National Insurance is used to calculate your State Pension and affects how much you receive. Getting the full State Pension means you must have paid or been credited with at least 10 years of...
Beating procrastination is a common theme in business. Procrastination is a common problem that affects many businesses, but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In this week’s podcast, I look at Firstly, what procrastination is Secondly why it happens Thirdly, how to reduce it Finally talk about the positive side of procrastination. What...
Sales turnover, or simply turnover is misunderstood, with differing opinions on its usefulness in measuring financial success.  Turnover is more than a vanity metric, it provides valuable insight into the performance and health of a company. When looking at business turnover, it’s important to understand Firstly, what it is Secondly, how it’s measured Thirdly, its...
When should you investigate variances is a massive part of financial management.  it’s also this week’s I Hate Numbers podcast episode. If you’re thinking, what’s a variance, well that’s the difference between where you expected to be financially (budget) and where you actually are.  Time, money and your energy is limited so you need to...
Gaining Financial Controls for your business can be difficult and often rather daunting. Moreover, having the right approach and finance controls in place is essential to keep ahead of any financial issues that may arise. This week’s podcast looks at PAWAD.  This is a five-step approach on how to set up and use effective Financial...
Achieving your targets is this week’s I Hate Numbers podcast.  A target is a goal that has specific criteria for success.  Furthermore, reaching it means you have got where you wanted to, it’s pat on the back time. Targets are an integral part of achieving your goals and objectives. Furthermore, they help your business progress. ...
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 progress over time throughout your business. KPIs may differ based on industry, but...
Are you a business owner or manager looking for ways to measure the performance of your business? If so, then this video has all the answers you need! Watching it will teach you how to identify your business goals, choose the right metrics and collect and analyze data in order to accurately measure your business...