The HeelanHub Podcast
Dan Heelan · Heelan Associates Ltd
Show overview
The HeelanHub Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 193 episodes. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 26 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Heelan Associates Ltd.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
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S1 Ep 190Making Tax Digital: Step by Step Guide
Sole trader or Landlord? This one is for you. In this episode Dan runs through what you need to do under the new Making Tax Digital rules that have finally began! It all kicks off from 6th April 2026. He chats about Xero, MTD registration, HMRC, Quarterly reporting, choosing software, getting paid…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 189Last minute tax saving tips: Things to do before 5th April 2026
Act now if you want to save some extra this tax year. In this episode Dan runs through some last minute things you can do to save tax as we approach the 5th April (end of the tax year). He chats about dividends, salary, capital gains, child benefit…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 188Exactly* When To 'Go Limited' in 2026
Wondering *when* you should become a limited company? In this episode Dan discusses some key triggers for considering a limited company. He chats about VAT, employement, tax savings…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. Take the 'Should I be Limited' Quiz: https://shouldibeltd.scoreapp.com [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 187Tips For Starting a Small Business in 2026
Starting a small business in 2026? In this episode Dan shares some tips from his experience working with brand new startups over the years. He chats about planning, getting customers, marketing, money, sales …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 186The Brutal Impact for Small Businesses: Budget 2025 Special
In this episode Dan discusses the recent Budget given by Rachel Reeves, the UK chancellor. He chats about that bits that really matter to the small business owner, including dividend tax rises, wages rises, HMRC, property tax ……. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 185Are You Making These Business Meal Mistakes?
What is a 'business meal' anyway? In this episode Dan chats about the practical aspects of buying food in your business. He chats tips, traps, entertainment, subsistence…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 184How to Grow Your Personal Brand with Sam Winsbury
Wondering how to increase your LinkedIn reach? What about how you get those podcast interviews? Well listen in as Dan interviews personal branding expert Sam Winsbury. They chat about growing an agency, teams, finances, numbers, marketing, cringe posting…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 183The Tax Benefits of EVs - Get Them While You Still Can
Thinking of buying an electric car for your business? In this episode Dan chats about the big tax benefits EVs can bring... while there is still time. He chats about capital allowances, tax write-offs, charging, VAT…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 182How to Find Good People For Your Small Business | Dan and Kay
Why is 'finding' good people aways so hard? In this episode Dan chats to people expert Kay Coombs of Peas in a Pod Consulting about well... people! They chat about growing teams, values, culture, recruitment…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 181Common Scenarios Where Limited Companies Just WORK
Wondering if it's a good idea to be a limited company? In this episode Dan runs through some common scenarios where it usually makes sense. He chats about tax saving, tax allowances, risk, limited liability…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 180The Tax Funnel - A Tax Saving Framework You Can Use
Let's get you into a tax saving mindset today using this framework. In this episode Dan runs through this thoughts on how to systematically save tax in your business. He chats about all things free, cheap and efficent…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 1795 Mistakes That Kill Your Businesses
In this episode Dan shares the 5 most common silent killers of small business that he and our team see. He chats about investments, marketing, owners pay, SEO... all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 178This ONE number fixed this business
This owner was struggling, but one insight and a lot of hard work turned his business around. In this episode Dan talks you through a business owner's journey of near collapse, to holidays in the sun. He chats about the numbers that matter, how to find them and what to do with them…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
HH EXTRA: Limited Company Owner Special with Benjamin Mitchell
In this episode Dan is interviewed by Benjamin on tax tips for limited company owners, particulary around "pay". He chats about tax, salary, dividends, funnels…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! Benjamin's Podcast, Headsup on Money: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2205411/episodes/17629026 www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 177Being Self Employed and Employed at the Same Time - How it Works
Starting a side hustle and wondering how it works? In this episode Dan chats about the practical aspects of being employed and self employed at the same time. He chats registering your business, tax returns, recording keeping, saving tax…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 176VAT: The Basics Explained
In this episode Dan revisits VAT - all the basics from how VAT works, to reporting. He chats about pricing, making tax digital, flat rate schemes…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 175The small business morning routine you NEED in you life
In this episode Dan shares the '3C3G' morning routine, a small business morning routine to help grow your business.... without washing your face with banana skin. He chats about key numbers, sales, social, customers…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 174Going BEYOND salary and dividends: pay strategies for LTDs
In this episode Dan discusses how to get even more tax efficient with your "pay". He chats about tax free benefits, working from home, lunch, taxis…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040
S1 Ep 173Do you NEED accounting software?
In this episode Dan discusses whether you NEED accounting software for your business. He chats about Making Tax Digital, VAT, Xero, getting paid…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040