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.”

What are your business profits?

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 out. When people say money, they mean notes and coins, what’s in their bank account. That sounds nice, and easy to calculate. However, we are talking about the world...

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What is turnover in business

What is turnover in business? Turnover is a popular term used in business. It’s the official terminology used in company accounts, the tax returns of self-employed & partnerships, and is common usage in the business world. In this week’s episode of I Hate Numbers , I will explain (1) what turnover is; (2) explain how...

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What are the risks of working for yourself

What are the risks of self-employment? Great question. Risks and life go naturally together. It’s as natural as ham and pineapple pizza gin and tonics and cheese pickle sandwiches. That’s no different when you enter the world of business and you start working for yourself and become, self-employed think of those risks as part of your route...

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Claim tax back for working at home?

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 and get extra cash into your pockets? Well, carry on listening to this this week I Hate Numbers podcast episode to find out how. Firstly,...

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What are payments on account?

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 not properly talked about or understood, but it can catch out taxpayers. In this episode I am going to dive deep into payments on account....

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Can you claim the fifth Self-Employment grant ?

Self-employed and want to know more about the fifth Self-Employment grant? Most importantly, the fifth Self-Employment grant differs from previous grants. There’s an extra turnover test to see how much you can claim. This podcast looks at this, grant eligibility, what you must do. In addition, I will share examples and tips. Above all, your claim...

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Social enterprise and Community Interest Companies

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 Enterprise means business that wishes to do social good, be entrepreneurial, and make money. A Community Interest Company, or CICs for short is a great vehicle to run your social...

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When and how to complete form W-8BEN-E

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 follows on from last week. Last week I dealt with individuals and sole traders earning money from the US, who have income from the U S. This week in...

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Why you need to complete US form W8

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 income, royalties, dividends, capital gains – you get the picture. Who must complete the W8 form? Most importantly, it applies to anyone who is not a U...

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Six steps to managing your cashflow

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 everything else that keeps a business running smoothly Do you know how to manage your cashflow? This week on the I Hate Numbers podcast, we’re going to talk...

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How different is cash to profits?

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 difference because they are not always interchangeable. Cash is what pays your bills, while profit is how much money you have leftover after paying those bills. If...

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Why should you get your tax return in early?

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 to share with you the reasons as to why it is beneficial for you to send your tax return in earlier than the deadline. Secondly,...

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