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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.

Dan Heelan


    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 169 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The HeelanHub Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 18:44


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    How to have the most tax efficient year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 28:58


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Why you are using Xero ALL wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 21:20


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Are HMRC cracking down? Spring Statement Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 12:31


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    How to deal with the April 2025 changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 24:27


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:48


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    5 Limited company tax secrets you never knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 18:20


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 14:42


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Do I need to complete a tax return?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 14:46


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040      

    Don't start these 3 small businesses in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 20:46


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Tips for starting a small business in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 19:00


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk

    How to start a limited company in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 30:12


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Getting help with your business - interview with Tim from the FSB

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 34:38


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Should I be a limited company?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 29:11


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Tis the season for (corporate) gifting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 22:08


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Are you paying too much tax?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 32:56


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    The 'Horror' Budget 2024 - Small Business Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 31:58


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Scary changes coming for employers - Interview with The Peas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 67:32


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 17:27


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Tax Rises Coming - Rumours, News and Rants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 23:32


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    What you need to file for your limited company

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 15:29


    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.

    The top 3 mistakes around food, meals, travel and entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 14:57


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 23:40


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Ultimate advice to improve your business finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 22:54


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    3 New small business trends to watch in 2024 (so far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 15:53


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Self-employment vs Employment - what's better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 17:13


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    How pensions can save tax (basics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 14:27


    Pensions are oddly useful when it comes to tax savings. In this episode Dan runs through the basics on how tax savings work with pensions. He chats about tax relief, pension pots, employers contributions…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    How depreciation affects your tax bill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 20:52


    Why should you care about depreciation? In this episode Dan runs through how depreciation affects you and your business. He chats about what depreciation is, policies, methods, tax…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    The 5 best business books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 18:53


    Business books are everywhere - so what's ‘the best' ones? In this episode Dan runs through his own opinions on what he considers to be the best 5 books out there. He chats about sales, marketing, operations, human resources…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Will your employer know about your side hustle?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 11:58


    What can they find out? In this episode Dan runs through what your employer will get told about if you start a business. He chats about Companies House, HMRC, tax codes, contracts…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    The 'best' salary to pay yourself in 24/25 (Limited Company)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 21:19


    In this episode Dan runs through the ‘best' level of salary to pay yourself in the 24-25 tax year. He chats about salary, dividends, expenses, pensions…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    HOW to claim mileage from your business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 19:00


    Whether you are a sole trader or a limited company there is something in this one for you. In this episode Dan runs through the basics of *how* to claim mileage from your business. He chats about logging, calculating, recording keeping, payments…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Last minute things to save some money before 5th April

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 29:34


    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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    HH Extra: Debt collection is back - time to engage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 10:10


    HMRC are back collecting debts HARD…. In this episode of HeelanHub Extra Dan reflects on conversations with business owners this week, along with any news. He chats about HMRC debt collection, post budget talk, good news for self employed training…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Surprise good news for the self-employed: Budget 2024 Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 20:04


    Some good news for the self-employed? In this episode Dan runs through the relevant news from this week's recent Budget. He chats about business training, National Insurance, child benefit, VAT…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    HH Extra: Co-founding or adding shareholders? Some things to consider

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 10:02


    Thinking of bringing in a business partner or giving shares to employees? In this episode of HeelanHub Extra Dan reflects on conversations with business owners this week, along with any news. He chats about business breakups, family businesses, double cab picks up…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners.

    Should you change your company year end to match the tax year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 12:44


    Wondering if you should change your company year end to match the tax year? In this episode Dan runs through the pros and cons of doing just this. He chats about cash, deadlines, planning…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    HH Extra: Why business is like lego and failing is normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 10:31


    Worrying about getting things wrong or failing? In this episode of HeelanHub Extra Dan reflects on conversations with business owners this week. He chats about why business is like lego, resilience, getting things wrong, pricing…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    I need your help: your profits are going online for all to see

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 13:39


    Are you ok with your profits being on display to all? If not, I need your help. In this episode Dan looks at the upcoming Companies House reforms for limited companies, and asks for your opinions. Survey here: www.heelanassociates.co.uk/risksurvey He chats about pricing, employees, customers, social media…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    HH Extra: Reducing your July tax bill and share structures fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 14:02


    Wondering why you are running about of cash? Lots to discuss in this week's HeelanHub Extra. In this episode Dan reflects on conversations with business owners this week. He chats about share structures that cost you money, breakeven sales and payments on account…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Tips for starting a small business in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 27:24


    Starting a small business in 2024? 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Bad news and late tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 17:19


    Political worries, late tax returns and insolvency - sounds like a fun mix right? In this episode Dan gives some thoughts on what he is has seen over the last month working with small businesses. He chats about being unable to pay tax, budgets, planning, news…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Vans for the self-employed - how the tax works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 23:03


    Wondering about what tax deductions you can get on the cost of a Van? In this episode Dan runs through how the tax relief works on a van in a self-employed business. He chats about mileage, finance, leasing, loans…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Business money: Top 5 things to watch out for in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 16:47


    Wondering about what business numbers to look at in 2024? In this episode Dan runs through his top 5 areas of your business to monitor during 2024. He chats about profits, pricing, cash, customer value…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Do I need to do a Tax Return this Jan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 17:55


    Panicking about needing to submit a self-assessment tax return this Jan? In this episode Dan runs through how this works and whether you might actually not need to do one, mixed in with some general tax return tips. He chats about tax years, dates, the law, tips and tricks…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    2023 Business Winners and Losers | Opportunities for 2024 (Xmas Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 25:48


    In this episode Dan runs through some experiences of the types of business that have worked well in 2023 and those that haven't…. He chats about opportunities for 2024, tough business, boring businesses, exciting businesses…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Should I be a limited company in 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 19:23


    Thinking of starting a limited company in 2024? 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Self employed wins and limited company fails (News)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 30:06


    The Autumn Statement 2023 has been and gone. In this episode Dan runs through the essential news that matters He chats about national insurance cuts, wage rises, late payments…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    Listener Q&A: When do you and when don't you need an accountant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 25:36


    Inspired by a recent YouTube question: So do you actually NEED an accountant? In this episode Dan answers a listener question on accountants. He chats about when you should have one, when you shouldn't, fees, services…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    What book-keeping actually is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 23:40


    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-keeping Week it's a good time to have this chat! They chat about people who owe you money, spreadsheets, software, cashflow, debt…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

    The best way to pay yourself in 23/24 (Limited Company)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 17:19


    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, dividends, tax, National Insurance…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

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