HeyJaredThe Profit First Club
In this podcast series, Stephen Edwards, a Chartered Certified Accountant and the Director CTA Profit First Accountants delves into the real world of small business owners from the front line.
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Profit First — Profit Buys Back Your Time (opens the original)
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In this episode, Stephen talks about a different kind of plan: not a business plan, but a personal plan for what your business is meant to do for your life. The key question is simple: what needs to change in the next three years so you're no longer the one doing everything yourself? - Why being the person who knows and does everything is rarely sustainable - The danger of believing "it has to be me" - Why Stephen uses a three-year timeframe instead of six months - A personal example from his ow
Profit First — The £5k Growth System (opens the original)
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In this episode, Stephen Edwards introduces the £5k Growth System: a simple three-pillar approach used with clients to improve profit, cash and freedom. The focus in this shorter version is on the first pillar: getting the financial foundations right so better decisions become possible. - Why many businesses become a “cash-eating monster” as they grow - The thinking behind the £5k Growth System and where the results come from - Why more turnover does not automatically mean more cash in the bank
Profit First — Why Business Is A Long Game (opens the original)
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In this episode, Stephen talks about why running a business is a long game, and why so many owners feel unsuccessful even when they are making real progress. It is a practical reminder to stop judging yourself only by this month’s bank balance or turnover figure. - Why cash and bank balances do matter, but never tell the whole story - How Profit First gives you a clearer scoreboard through separate pots for profit, tax, VAT and owner’s pay - The danger of having no defined “success number” and c
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