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.”

Understanding and using break even

If you want to stay afloat in your business, understand break even and how it can help. Every industry needs this key number for different reasons but regardless of what kind of company or size you are you should have a grasp on these fundamentals! Understanding and using break even and applying is neglected by...

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How your business deals with a recession

A recession is a difficult time for any business, so knowing How your business deals with a recession is a vital part of your toolkit, It may be that your customers may have less money to spend, you may have to let staff go, and your bottom line may be shrinking. But all is not...

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Calculating cash profits

Are you a business owner looking to make the switch to cash basis accounting? The transition can be daunting, but it’s worth it if you want to make the most of your profits. In this podcast I’ll take a look at how traditional accounting compares to cash basis accounting and show you how to calculate...

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Self-employed tax returns

Self-employed tax returns can be daunting, but they don’t have to be! This weeks I Hate Numbers podcast takes you through how to fill in your self-employed tax return for the year 21-22. I’ll explain everything you need to know, so you can be confident in completing your return. Plus, I’ve got some handy tips...

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How to complete your self-assessment return 21-22

Why do you need to know How to complete your self-assessment return 21-22 ? Well, are you self-employed or run a small business? If so, you’ll need to submit a tax return to HMRC for the financial year 21-22. This can seem daunting, but with careful preparation, it doesn’t have to be difficult. In...

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Making business decisions in uncertain times

Making business decisions in uncertain times can be difficult. There are a lot of things to consider and it can be hard to know what the right thing to do is. However, by taking a few things into account, you can make decisions that will help your business grow and thrive in any situation. Here...

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Dealing with a cost of business of crisis

If you’re a business owner, then you know that the cost of doing business is always on your mind. But what do you do when that cost suddenly skyrockets? Whether it’s an increase in rent, wages, or material costs, a sudden spike can be disastrous for your bottom line. Here are a few tips to...

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Customer lifetime value and segmentation

Customer lifetime value and segmentation is this week’s episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast. Last week I kicked off with part one I will be continuing from part one my exploration of customer lifetime value by looking at Firstly CLV and net CLV calculation Secondly, customer segmentation Thirdly, customer retention. These topics are important...

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Using customer lifetime value

Numbers gives you business superpowers, you should be Using customer lifetime value as one of those numbers. In this podcast I will Firstly, break down what CLV is Secondly, how you can go about calculating it for your own business. Lastly, why it’s important So, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business...

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The impact of VAT registration on your business

So, what is the impact of VAT registration on your business. That is what I am looking at in podcast episode 127 of I Hate Numbers. There will be changes, and in the words of Charles F. Kettering “People are very open-minded about new things, as long as they’re exactly like the old ones.” So, what...

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How to use ratios to make financial judgments

Why should you use ratios to make financial judgments? Well, are you curious how well your business is doing financially? Or maybe you’re looking to acquire or invest in a business and want to know what to look for? Ratios are a great way to judge a company’s financial performance. In this weeks podcast I’ll...

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Using financial ratios in business

There’s no doubt that Using financial ratios in business are one of the most important tools that business owners have in their toolkit. By using financial ratios, you can get a better understanding of how your business is performing, and make changes to improve your bottom line. But what are financial ratios, and how do...

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