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 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

11-29
29:17

Are 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

11-05
21:27

How 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

10-21
45:41

The 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

10-13
21:26

How 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

10-06
49:00

Common 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. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

09-29
25:30

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

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