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.

The 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

09-23
23:00

5 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

09-08
28:00

This 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

08-25
22:31

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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

08-19
42:54

Being 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

08-11
27:03

VAT: 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

07-28
22:55

The 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

07-21
19:21

Going 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

07-14
27:24

Do 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

07-07
18:53

Holding 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

06-30
16:23

Self-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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

06-23
22:55

Understanding 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

06-17
24:33

How 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

05-26
26:28

Employer? 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

05-12
18:44

How 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

04-28
28:58

Why 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

04-21
21:20

Are 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

04-16
12:31

How 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

03-24
24:27

Last 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

03-17
25:48

5 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

02-19
18:20

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