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.”

Avoidable mistakes on your tax return is this weeks topic.  It’s tax season, and the stress of preparing your return can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry – I Hate Numbers is here to help! On this week’s podcast, I’m talking about Avoidable mistakes on your tax return, five of them to be exact. The first...
Are you looking for some help with Tax and Business Financial Planning? It can be intimidating to figure out on your own, don’t struggle alone. My I Hate Numbers podcast is here to make it easier for you. When building a business financial plan, tax must be considered. Tax is an expense just like any...
There are Five key stages in your Business Financial Plan. Having a clear financial plan in place is essential for any small business, arts organisation, social enterprise, or SME. Creating one can seem like a daunting task. However, when broken down into the five key stages it becomes less of an overwhelm. With my guidance, you’ll ensure...
Are you running a small business, social enterprise or arts organisation but aren’t sure if budgeting really matters? Well, it absolutely does! In this weeks I Hate Numbers podcast I discuss the importance of budgeting and show you why it should be an integral part of your plan for success. Budgeting is essential for success...
What should you charge for your services? It’s a question that many small business owners, artists, and social enterprises grapple with. Charging too much can mean you’re shutting yourself off from potential clients, while charging too little can lead to you working for very little money.  Is it based on how much experience you have,...
Many businesses use cost based pricing, or cost plus pricing but what is it?  How does it work, what are its advantages and disadvantages When it comes to pricing your goods or services, there are a few popular strategies that business owners use.  The most well-known is cost-based pricing, where you charge what it costs...
It’s no secret that I know that financial planning is wonderful.  Successful businesses require effective financial planning. But did you know that there are several other benefits to financial planning as well? In this podcast I’ll look at some of the key advantages of financial planning for your business. Whether you’re just starting out or...
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 making decisions on the fly without any real understanding of what...
Explaining assets and liabilities is my mission in this week’s I Hate Numbers podcast, episode 140. It’s not recommended practice, certainly mine, to operate without considering its assets and liabilities. However, what do these terms actually mean? In this podcast, I’ll break down what constitutes a business asset and explain some of the most common liabilities businesses...
Explaining gross profit is my mission this  week. Gross profit is the amount of money you make after subtracting the cost of goods sold from your total revenue. This number tells you how much money is left over after you’ve covered the costs associated with making and selling your products or services. Check out last...
Explaining operating profit is this weeks I hate Numbers podcast.  Operating profit is a performance measure that tells you how much money your business earned from its core operations. It’s a figure that business often overlook when it comes to budgeting and long-term planning. But understanding your operating profit is essential if you want to...
Risk is a natural part of business life; using operational gearing measures one of those risks.  Sorry to throw in a bit of jargon there at the start, my jargon buster ray gun is there at the ready. Have you ever wondered what operational gearing is? And how it can benefit your business? Maybe you...