I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's officially my last podcast of 2023! With the new year just around the corner, many of us business owners are not only wrapping up our projects but looking ahead towards the plans and changes we wish to make in 2024 - for both ourselves and our businesses. In this episode, I discuss: • A trip I've recently taken down memory lane in my business • Reflections on the changes and growth that have happened during that time • Mindset shift on future business de...
Dec 12, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What a week it has been from attending a South Wales Committee AAT Event to hosting a games nights with the family - there have been many lessons learnt along the way, which of course I had to share with you in today's podcast! In this episode, I discuss: • The bizarre rules of tax and VAT • Free events for Licensed AAT Accountants • The "guilt" of weekend working as a business owner • My top tips for managing your diary and workload Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjo...
Dec 04, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
To all my fellow Millennials, born between 1981-1996, you may be feeling the pressure to "keep up with the kids" on social media. Whether that be mastering the latest TikTok dance, staying on top of the ever-evolving Instagram trends, or even getting to grips with the latest Facebook features. Well, today I wanted to share some of the ways I navigate social media, as an almost 40-year-old woman, in a way that feels good for me AND benefits my business too! (And you'll be glad to know, there are ...
Nov 28, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
With a limited number of hours in the day and a never-ending list of responsibilities to action, from managing your business to navigating family life, it can be hard to do it all! We are often told how important effective time management can be for our business and mental wellbeing, but I know it's not always the easiest of things to "master". That's why in this episode, I wanted to inspire you by sharing some of the techniques I use to help me manage my time as an Accountant, Business Strategi...
Nov 21, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 23
If there's one thing we should strive for within our business, it's excellent communication - whether that be with your team, your clients or even yourself! When you lack effective communication, you can be faced with many challenges (which could easily be avoided) as you'll discover within this episode! In this episode, I share: • How a "disagreement" between my 9-year-old twin girls reminded me of the importance of communication. • The variations in the way we communicate • The benefit of effe...
Nov 14, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Being in the online space, we can often fall into the trap of "wanting more for our business" and "always needing to grow". I'll admit that I got caught up in this mindset, but only recently realised how impactful this was on my personal and professional health. In this episode, I discuss: • The period of personal growth I'm experiencing since acquiring my AAT Accountant Licence. • How I manage task delegation and outsourcing • Introducing a new process to manage business enquires • Knowing your...
Nov 07, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
There's no denying that video content is on the rise for marketing our business, its products and its services - which is why many entrepreneurs are exploring the popular platform that is TikTok. I rose to the challenge of "working on my business, rather than in it" for 30 days with my Virtual Assistant, Cassie Evans, but it didn't go quite as planned. In this episode, I discuss: • The importance of spending time "on" our business, in comparison to working "in" it • A recent LinkedIn workshop I ...
Oct 24, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week's podcast is a little bit of a personal one as I share an encounter I recently had with my parents surrounding the goals and expectations they have of me. If you're finding yourself getting caught up in what others think, then this is the podcast for you as I offer you a reminder that the goals other people have in their minds for you aren't necessarily the ones you need to set for yourself! In this episode, I discuss: • My traits and personality growing up • The impact of other people...
Oct 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
I'm back with another analogy for this week's podcast episode, courtesy of my daughter Milena who has become obsessed with golf! Join me as we navigate the parallels between mastering your business taxes and perfecting your swing on the golf course as a complete novice. In this episode, I discuss: • The challenges with financial jargon • Upcoming financial digital courses • A personal business block • Seeking support with your areas of weakness Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn ...
Oct 10, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We're all human and we all make mistakes, however, some of our mistakes can be costly to ourselves and our business. That's why, in this podcast episode I want to share with you five of the most common mistakes I've seen business owners make during my time as a bookkeeper to help you avoid making the same errors. In this episode, I focus on: • Profit and cash flow • Budgeting and debt • PAYE and VAT • Key performance indicators Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjoyed th...
Oct 03, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
You know I never like to gatekeep valuable information (especially when it comes to finances) which is why I'm so excited to share, in this podcast episode, a key piece of advice that led to a client saving more than £500 on their tax bill! In this episode, I discuss: • Personal tax allowance threshold • Tax contributions when working for others (employed) and yourself (self-employed) • Difference between gross and net pay • Expenses that can be claimed against your tax bill • Making amendments ...
Sep 26, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
If you've followed the podcast for a while, you know episode topics come to me in the most random of moments and today's was no different! While making my much-loved chilli (with my secret ingredient....sugar) I wondered "how different would the outcome be if I accidently used salt instead of sugar" and it got me thinking that the same can be said when it comes to managing our business accounts too. In this episode, I discuss: • The different ways to name your financial transactions, with exampl...
Sep 19, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I felt super compelled to record this episode after discussing my online marketing strategy with my Virtual Assistant (inside scoop...things are changing!!) As business owners, it's so easy to fall into the trap of being "consumed" by social media and believing that "our business isn't good enough" when we see others succeeding. As you know, time is super valuable for us entrepreneurs and having to commit to the "demands" of social media and attempting to be present & engaged on ALL the plat...
Sep 12, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I promise I've not gone crazy - just a new business brainwave struck me while glancing at my speedometer, that triggered a tax analogy that I couldn't resist sharing with you! As a Bookkeeper my mission is to "help make business finances make sense" and in this episode, I aim to do just that by helping you identify what you can claim as a business expense with this "Roadsign Signal" concept. In this episode, I discuss: • The expenses you can claim as a sole trader or limited company. • What impa...
Sep 05, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
When you're an entrepreneur, and more so the face of your brand, personal habits and traits can easily make their way into your business life. I'm very much a people person and this brings with it many benefits for my companies, however, there is one fear I have which I've become more mindful of when managing my business communications. In this episode, I share: • A personal experience that shed light on a habit I've formed which could trigger my fear. • The impact and effect language we use can...
Aug 29, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
If there's one thing to know about me, aside from my love of bookkeeping, is my obsession for a Costa Coffee. However, when I recently visited I came away with much more than my oat milk latte! In this episode, I discuss: • Collection of client data, via loyalty schemes, to enhance and tailor shopping experience. • How this data supports businesses with forecasting stock, accounts, budgets, staff etc. • Reasons why changes in loyalty schemes occur. • The impact these changes can have on customer...
Aug 22, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
If there's one thing to know about me, aside from my love of bookkeeping, is my obsession for a Costa Coffee. However, when I recently visited I came away with much more than my oat milk latte! In this episode, I discuss: • Societies' beliefs of buying a takeaway coffee • People's perceptions on product value • The difference in people's buying habits • How you can't be in control of your customers' beliefs or actions Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjoyed this be sure...
Aug 22, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Did you know, that before setting up my bookkeeping business ( Right Click Accounting ) I actually ran my own kid's craft subscription boxes - a big change I know! However, the skills and lessons I learnt during this time have carried through into my business today and are shared with many of my clients too, so take a listen and hopefully, you'll gain a takeaway (or two) that you can apply to your business. In this episode, I share: • The way I structured my subscription boxes • How I found supp...
Aug 08, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
There's no denying that the online space is a pretty crowded place and, at times, it can feel like an impossible challenge to have your business seen by the right people. I was faced with this very problem when I ran my subscription box business, which is why I began looking into alternative methods to promote my business to my ideal clients - however, it wasn't plain sailing. In this episode, I discuss: • My experience exploring different marketing methods • Consumer and ideal client buying hab...
Aug 01, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The truth is, not everything goes to plan when running a business. We all face problems, we all experience challenges and we all make mistakes - we are only human! I hold my hands up to share that I've recently made a "rookie mistake" and thought I'd capture it in a podcast episode to not only show that you're not alone when faced with issues, but how you can avoid making this error within your own business too. In this episode, I share: • The relaunch of my mailing list • The rookie mistake I m...
Jul 25, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When we spend so much time online, scrolling through the highlight reel of people's lives, it's easy to believe that running your business is all sunshine and rainbows - but this is far from reality! With many years of experience as a business owner, I can only describe the journey as a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Not every day will be perfect which is why I want to break the illusion and share with you about one of the worst days I've experienced in business. In this episode, I discuss: Ho...
Jul 18, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Stepping into the world of business not only brings with it excitement, passion and opportunities but a whole host of questions too! Some of which you may find yourself thinking, "should I know this?", "will I look silly asking for help?" or even "is this a stupid question?" In this episode I discuss: The reality of not knowing it all in business The problems I faced not asking questions in the early stages Mindset shift around overcoming challenges Your perception surrounding the fear of failur...
Jul 11, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Everyone says how important strategy is, but what if it's become too overwhelming? In the podcast, I share my thoughts on strategy and how I manage a busy diary alongside life admin too! In this episode: I share my outlook on strategy surrounding my podcast Why I've chosen this strategy style Tips and advice on managing strategy overwhelm The power of time blocking with Google Calendar How time blocking has helped me create balance Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjoye...
Jul 04, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Sometimes it's interesting to know what other people's journey has been like in business so thought I'd share mine with you. In this episode I share: My banking background and why I left My first businesses but why they didn't make me money How an opportunity turned into £100k funding What I do now and why I believe in 'pivot' not 'failure' when it comes to business Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjoyed this be sure to check out my business website for more relatable ...
Jun 27, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
A bad experience can sometimes lead to wonderful things, well that's what I told myself when someone starting copying my subscription box business! In this episode: I share my journey and experience of learning about trademarking I offer a reminder that Karma is real! Let's Connect: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjoyed this be sure to check out my blog for more relatable business advice and resources!...
Jun 20, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to my new podcast covering all angles of being a business owner. This is a give insight to what you can expect from listening to my podcast and I'm hoping it makes someone smile or feel less alone. What I'll cover in this episode; Why I decided to start a podcast and, to give you an idea of what this podcast is all about, I share one of my worst experiences in business. Why this episode may help you; Just knowing that other business owners face challenges can help you feel less alone bec...
Jun 04, 2023•8 min
