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Your Van Could Now Be A Car

May 6, 202623 min

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

Apr 8, 202633 min

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

Mar 28, 202634 min

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

Jan 19, 202627 min

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

Dec 29, 202539 min

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

Nov 29, 202529 min

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

Nov 5, 202521 min

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

Oct 21, 202545 min

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

Oct 13, 202521 min

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

Oct 6, 202549 min

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

Sep 29, 202525 min

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

Sep 23, 202523 min

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

Sep 8, 202528 min

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

Aug 25, 202522 min

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

Aug 19, 202542 min

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

Aug 11, 202527 min

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

Jul 28, 202522 min

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

Jul 21, 202519 min

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

Jul 14, 202527 min

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

Jul 7, 202518 min

S1 Ep 172Holding companies can COST you money

In this episode Dan recaps on holding companies and debunks some online myths. He chats about tax traps, use cases, tax savings…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jun 30, 202516 min

S1 Ep 171Self-employment is CHANGING: Making Tax Digital

If you are self employed or a landlord this episode cannot be missed. In this episode Dan runs through the changes coming next year (2026) and beyond. He chats about quarterly submissions, software, rants, support groups…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jun 23, 202522 min

S1 Ep 170Understanding your limited company tax bill: Tricks, Traps and Tactics

In this episode Dan runs through how Corporation Tax works for limited companies. He chats about accounts, reducing tax, trips and traps …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jun 17, 202524 min

S1 Ep 169How to pay yourself from your limited company in 25-26

How should you pay yourself in 25/26? 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, dividends, tax, National Insurance…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

May 26, 202526 min

S1 Ep 168Employer? Don't miss out on £10,500

Don't miss out on £10,500 for your business. In this episode Dan runs through how Employment Allowance works for your business. He chats about qualification, directors, multiple companies…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

May 12, 202518 min

S1 Ep 167How to have the most tax efficient year

Want to start the new tax year off in the best possible way? In this episode Dan runs through a list of priorities and things to investigate at the start of this tax year, to save the most tax. He chats about, salaries, pensions, expenses, costume…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Apr 28, 202528 min

S1 Ep 166Why you are using Xero ALL wrong

There are 5 key features (minimum) you should be using for your small business. In this episode Dan runs through these key areas of Xero and how you might use them. He chats about, bank feeds, invoicing, reports, credit control…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Apr 21, 202521 min

S1 Ep 165Are HMRC cracking down? Spring Statement Summary

In this episode Dan recaps the Spring Statement and some details buried in the doc that may well effect small business owners over the coming years. He chats about debt collection, HMRC investigations, 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

Apr 16, 202512 min

S1 Ep 164How to deal with the April 2025 changes

Heard April 2025 is going to be horrendous for small business? In this episode Dan recaps on the tax changes coming in April and talks about the action you can take to help deal with them. He chats about national insurance, wages, rates, monster trucks…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Mar 24, 202524 min

S1 Ep 163Last minute tax saving tips: Things to do before 5th april

Looking to save some last minute tax? In this episode Dan highlights a checklist of things to review for last minute tax savings as we approach the 5th April. He chats about allowances, pensions, gifts, salaries…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Mar 17, 202525 min

S1 Ep 1625 Limited company tax secrets you never knew

Looking for even more tax breaks? Here are 5 you may not know about. In this episode Dan highlights some lesser known reliefs. He chats about travel, counselling, gifts, health …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Feb 19, 202518 min

Can't pay your tax bill? It's ok

Can't pay your tax bill? Consider this. In this episode Dan reminds you of your options if you can't pay your tax bill. He chats about interest, penalties, debt collection …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Feb 3, 202514 min

S1 Ep 160Do I need to complete a tax return?

Want to know if you need to file a tax return this Jan? In this episode Dan reminds you of how these returns work for self employed business owners. He chats about registration, dates, penalties …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jan 20, 202514 min

Don't start these 3 small businesses in 2025

Strongly consider if you really want to start these 3 businesses. In this episode Dan gives his opinion on some of the businesses we see with high failure rates. He chats about franchises, buying businesses, retail, sweat, tears…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jan 6, 202520 min

S1 Ep 158Tips for starting a small business in 2025

Starting a small business in 2025? 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]

Dec 23, 202419 min

S1 Ep 157How to start a limited company in 2025

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 and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Dec 16, 202430 min

S1 Ep 156Getting help with your business - interview with Tim from the FSB

Business can be lonely. But there are organisations out there to help you. In this episode Dan interviews Tim Brook from the Federation of Small Business (FSB) He chats about lawyers, business trends, late payments, lobbying ……. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Dec 9, 202434 min

S1 Ep 155Should I be a limited company?

Thinking of starting a limited company in 2025? In this episode Dan runs through his thoughts on whether a limited company is a good idea or not. He chats about tax, hassle, credibility, investors…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Dec 2, 202429 min

S1 Ep 154Tis the season for (corporate) gifting!

Who doesn't want a gift from HMRC? In this episode Dan gives you a quick recap of how corporate gifts, staff/team gifts and xmas 'dos' work! He chats about gifts, meals, turkeys, xmas decorations…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Nov 25, 202422 min

S1 Ep 153Are you paying too much tax?

So you've seen your mate is living the life and paying no tax- how is this possible? In this episode Dan discusses this issue. He chats about profits, tax, allowances, accountants, trust schemes, social media ……. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Nov 11, 202432 min

S1 Ep 152The 'Horror' Budget 2024 - Small Business 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 tax rises, wages rises, National Insurance, capital gains tax, HMRC, corporate tax roadmap ……. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Oct 31, 202431 min

S1 Ep 151Scary changes coming for employers - Interview with The Peas

Small employer or want to be? Time to prepare for change. In this episode Dan is joined by special guests Rebecca and Kay from Peas in a Pod Consulting to discuss the upcoming Employment Rights Bill changes. They chat about day one rights, probationary periods, becoming an employer, what you need to be doing now to prepare…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Oct 14, 20241h 7m

S1 Ep 150When should you register for a self-employed tax return?

New to self-employment and wondering when you should register? In this episode Dan discusses when you need to register and how it works. He chats about employment status, business names, UTRs…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Sep 23, 202417 min

S1 Ep 149Tax Rises Coming - Rumours, News and Rants

Worrying about what the new government are doing to do with tax? In this episode Dan collates all the news and gives his thoughts about what might happen come the October 2024 Budget. He chats about tax rates, capital gains, raiding middle England…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Sep 9, 202423 min

S1 Ep 148What you need to file for your limited company

Wondering what you need to file for a limited company? In this episode Dan recaps what you need to file and when for your limited company. He chats about deadlines, penalties, tools…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners.

Aug 19, 202415 min

S1 Ep 147The top 3 mistakes around food, meals, travel and entertainment

Do you remember the difference between travel, subsistence and 'entertainment'? In this episode Dan recaps the differences and runs through the key mistakes we see from owners when dealing with these expenses. He chats about workflows, holding up queues, tech, Wagamama's …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Aug 5, 202414 min

S1 Ep 146The best way to complete your tax return - cash or accrual?

Did you know there are two ways to complete your self-employed tax return? In this episode Dan runs through the options and gives some thoughts on what is 'best'. He chats about cash, accruals, tax, records …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jul 29, 202423 min

S1 Ep 145Ultimate advice to improve your business finances

Whether you are a start up or a more mature business, there is something in this one for you. In this episode Dan runs through his thoughts on improving the finances in your small business He chats about planning, measuring, hard work, loneliness …. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jun 24, 202422 min

S1 Ep 1443 New small business trends to watch in 2024 (so far)

In this episode Dan runs through 3 trends we are seeing in the small business world right now, and some thoughts on how to keep ahead of them. He chats about profits, payments, brand, cost pressures…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jun 20, 202415 min

S1 Ep 143Self-employment vs Employment - what's better?

So what is better? Self-employed or employed, where tax is concerned. In this episode Dan runs through the benefits (and some downsides) to self employment. He chats about tax, expenses, national insurance, deductions…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

Jun 10, 202417 min