
For many business owners, sitting down to tackle the accounts or a tax return is right up there with watching paint dry. We understand—numbers can feel intimidating, confusing, and frankly, a distraction from why you started your business in the first place. However, if you are serious about your business, you need to get on friendly terms with your finances. I Hate Numbers is a dedicated UK accou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 316 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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We often talk about growth, profit, VAT, tax, and better financial control. However, business owners also face difficult moments when the numbers, the market, or changing customer behaviour point in a painful direction. In this ep... more
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Good cash flow management is vital for every business owner. It helps us plan ahead, deal with unexpected costs, manage spending, and make better decisions before problems become urgent. In this episode, we share seven practical s... more
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Many creatives feel awkward talking about money. We may worry that invoicing feels pushy, greedy, or too formal for a creative relationship. However, an invoice is not rude. It is a clear, professional request for payment. In this... more
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In this episode, we explain how paying school fees through your business can create tax issues if it is not structured correctly. It may seem sensible for a company with available cash to help fund school or university fees, but H... more
A penalty notice is stressful. The instinct is to explain yourself and hope HMRC understands. But understanding and accepting are two very different things. This episode cuts through the confusion — what HMRC actually accepts as a reasonable excuse, ... more
Partnerships can be one of the most powerful ways to grow a business. However, they can also bring risk, stress, and financial challenges if not handled properly. In this episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore what makes a partnership succ... more
Working for yourself sounds ideal at first. However, the reality can feel very different once the novelty wears off. In this episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we explore the real challenges of motivation, isolation, and staying consistent as a s... more
VAT is one of those areas of small business finance UK that can quickly become confusing. In this episode of the I Hate Numbers podcast, we break down VAT registration, thresholds, and the key rules every business owner needs to understand. Understan... more
This podcast is superb. Extremely clear, with great bite-sized information. Mahmood Reza goes to great length to make complex information comprehensible and accessible. Highly recommend.
" I Hate Numbers deserves a solid five stars! This podcast was an invaluable resource for me whilst studying an IWFM qualification . The insights and practical tips shared in each episode made complex concepts easy to understand and apply. Thanks to Mahmood’s expertise, I gained a deeper understanding of financial management. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking to enhance their financial management skills."
Improve your business strategy by listening to the Mahmood Reza podcast.
I love him because he always helps me with her every episode.
Don't hesitate to love this business helpful podcast.
I always listen to this podcast and really it is always helped me to grow my business profit.
Really I love this podcast because it is a very informative podcast for business growth
I think every sole trader needs to listen to this episode because really very important who want a change from sole into a company and increase their profit more.
I'm listening to this podcast for couple of weeks. I really love the way they represent a huge amount of topics in a tiny package of around 10 mins.
I'm listening to this podcast for couple of weeks. I really love the way they represent a huge amount of topics in a tiny package of around 40 mins.
Thank you Mahmood I’m loving your podcasts, so interesting and informative!
Mahmood makes numbers much less scary in this easy to listen to podcast. I will be tuning in week in week out as I need help in this area!
As a small business owner, having to manage my numbers isn’t always easy. Mahmood’s podcast is really informative and engaging and helps me to see through the fog! Thoroughly recommend!
Tackling the numbers is scary for lots of business owners, especially me!
I really enjoyed listening to this as it took away the scaryness from looking at my numbers.
Mahmood seems like a nice fella and not like the stereotypical accountant.
A must for any business owner who buries their head in the sand about £££
What a great podcast. Absolutely essential listening for business owners. Important content delivered in an engaging, pragmatic and really accessible way.
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