Money matters and our mindset around money and our own self worth and value is key when running a business. So we asked Sally Munday, Business Coach to explore the subject of Money Mindset and its impact on small business owners. Here is what she had to say. We all
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As a business owner, one of the key challenges you face is taking money out of your limited company in a tax-efficient way. If you’re ambitious and looking to grow, minimising unnecessary tax payments is essential to keeping more cash in your business (and your pocket!). Fortunately, there are several
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Christmas is a time for giving, celebrating, and spreading festive cheer, but if you’re not careful, you might accidentally invite HMRC to review your Christmas gift list! Here’s what you need to know to keep your Christmas fun (and tax-free!). Staff Gifting: Festive Cheer, Not Festive Fear! You want to
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As a business owner, reaching the 6-7 figure turnover milestone is a significant achievement. However, this success also brings increased complexity, particularly when it comes to managing your finances. At this stage, staying on top of your financial health, improving operational efficiency, and focusing on scaling are critical to maintaining
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Let me start by saying, this isn’t something we have perfected. Running a small business often feels like juggling a hundred different tasks simultaneously, and it’s easy to let the business consume all your time and energy. For many business owners, the lines between work and personal life blur, making
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For many small business owners, the only accounts they ever review are their yearend ones. Moving from an annual financial review to a monthly one is an important step for growing businesses. This shift involves more than just skimming over the profit and loss (P&L) account and checking your bank
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As a business owner, managing cash flow can be a constant challenge, especially when it comes to ensuring your customers pay on time. Having worked in organisations where dedicated credit control staff were needed to chase in £’000s of overdue invoices, and seen small businesses crippled by poor cashflow we
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In business, setting financial goals is crucial, but achieving them requires more than just wishful thinking. One powerful method to reach your profit targets is reverse engineering—a strategic approach where you start with your desired profit and work backwards to determine the sales and operational targets needed to achieve it.
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As a small business owner, you pour your heart and soul into building a brand that represents your values, products, and services. However, in the competitive world of business, it’s crucial to protect the unique identity you’ve created. One of the most effective ways to do this is by trademarking
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As a business owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating your company’s funds as if they were your own. After all, you own the company! However, paying for personal expenses like your gym membership, family vacations, or other personal expenditures with company funds can lead to messy
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