The HeelanHub Podcast
A podcast for UK small business owners.
A mix of business, finance & tax tips presented by business owner and accountant Dan Heelan.
We chat about the practical things you need to know as a business owner, whether you are a start up or experienced owner looking for more education. After all.... you don't get taught this in school.
We also weave in various interviews with real owners about their challenges and successes on the roller-coaster that is building a business.
Different sectors, multiple problems, varying goals. In this show we get insight into their journey as business owners.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 180
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
What book-keeping actually is...
What actually is book-keeping and why should you care?
In this episode Dan is joined by AccountantBecki to discuss what book-keeping is and it’s power to help your business.
As it's Global Book-keepi…
The best way to pay yourself in 23/24 (Limited Company)
How should you pay yourself in 23/24?
In this episode Dan runs you through ‘the best’ salary levels for a director of a small limited company, in the 23/24 tax year.
He chats about profits, salary, d…
How to avoid the 3 most common reasons why small businesses fail
Part 2!
In this episode Dan continues his thoughts on the 3 key themes we see in business failures, including what action you take take to avoid making the same mistakes!
He chats about profits, cash…
The top 3 reasons why small businesses fail
The survival rate for small businesses is shockingly low…
In this episode Dan gives you his thoughts on the 3 key themes we see in business failures, so you can avoid making the same mistakes!
He cha…
3 Ways to save tax in 2023
What are the best ways to save tax for a small business? Listen on….
In this episode Dan gives you an overview of 3 key areas where you can save tax.
He chats about records, companies, partnerships, …
How to deal with your 'dividend tax' bill
Worried about not having enough money for your tax bill?
In this episode Dan gives you a quick run down of how you can plan for that ‘dividend tax’.
He chats about dividend tax, payment dates, provis…
The quickest way to get going with your new small business
Want to start that business NOW?
In this episode Dan gives you a quick run down of the key things you need to consider in order to get going as quick as possible.
He chats about software, tech, getti…
Do you pay tax on dividends?
So do you? In short, probably :- )
In this episode Dan gives you a quick run down of how dividends work in terms of tax, and when you pay that tax.
He chats about the history of tax, dividend tax rat…
How many times can a dividend be paid?
Do I really have to wait a year to pay myself? One of the key worries owners have around dividends!
In this episode Dan gives you a under-12-minute-rundown about how often you can pay dividends in a …
Scary things to know about getting your tax return wrong
So what happens if you make a mistake on your UK tax return? In this episode Dan gives you the key points around what happens if your tax return is wrong (and what to do about it).
This episode appli…
Is my spreadsheet good enough or do I NEED 'cloud'?
You love a good spreadsheet but you’ve heard you should be in the cloud? In this episode Dan gives you his thoughts on whether your spreadsheet will be ok or not, and when you might want to consider …
7 Monthly checks to help you understand your business
How can you get ‘closer to the numbers’? In this episode Dan discusses 7 key short monthly tasks you can do to gain the awareness of your numbers you want.
He chats about invoicing sales, profits, ca…
5 Ways to get paid faster in your small business
Late payments are an issue. YOU can do something about this. In this episode Dan discusses 5 key strategies he has seen work time and time again with this issue.
He chats about invoicing systems, pay…
Entrepreneurship with Rob Moore
Dan interviews entrepreneur and author Rob Moore on all things business.
He ask about growing a business, money managements, sales, personal traits, tax…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub!
You …
How to read a Profit and Loss report for your small business
More practical ‘know your numbers’ education. In this episode Dan chats about how you read a Profit and Loss.
He chats about why it’s important, what kind of things it can tell you, profits, costs, o…
How to start a limited company in 2023
Thinking of starting a limited company? In this episode Dan chats about how you start one.
He chats about the key decisions you need to make, bank accounts, SIC codes, registered offices…. all this a…
How to read a Balance Sheet (and why you'd want to)
Balance Sheets are pretty exciting (or depressing places). Many owners we meet want to have more of a handle on their business finances but don’t know where to start. In this episode Dan chats about …
Managing business finances - 4 simple daily habits to start
Most small business owners don’t know enough about their business numbers. In this episode Dan talks you through 7 key numbers you should know about.
He chats about the magic of numbers, margins, pro…
7 Numbers you need to know about in your business
Most small business owners don’t know enough about their business figures. In this episode Dan talks you through 7 key numbers you should know about.
He chats about the magic of numbers, margins, pro…
10 Lessons i've learned about growing a small business
Episode 100!
In this episode Dan shares some personal lessons learned growing a small business, mixed with those learned from working with owners over the last 16 years.
He chats about people, planni…