Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast

Episode Description:Busy feels productive. Busy feels safe. Busy feels like progress.But what if being busy is actually the thing holding your business back?In this episode, host Paul Barnes is joined by Jacquie Hale (Vector Business Coaching) and Chris Dowen (MorServ) for one of the most honest conversations in business — why constant activity can mask avoidance, and what you might need to stop doing before anything else can change.In this episode, we cover:Why busyness feels productive even when it isn't — and whether it's sometimes an identity issueThe difference between revenue-generating activity and comfort tasksHow to tell if you're measuring effort instead of outcomesWhy a full diary might mean your business can't growHow to create thinking space without revenue droppingThe tasks that should never sit with the owner long-term — and when delegation stops being optionalYour challenge from this episode: Look at your diary from last week. Circle the activities that directly increased revenue or improved profit. Now circle the ones that just kept you busy. If most of your week was survival — not strategy — something needs to change.If you're booked solid but cash is tight, turnover is rising but profit is flat, or you're saying yes to everything and quietly resenting it — this episode is for you.💬 Send us the one thing you're going to stop doing this month — and we'll check in with you.📧 [email protected]🎙️ Giving You More Than Numbers — the CASS Business Support Podcast

Episode Description:Ever logged into Xero, clicked around for five minutes, and thought... "I'm not sure that helped"?Xero shouldn't be a place where receipts go to die and VAT returns get submitted. Used properly, it should tell you exactly how your business is doing — and what to do next.In this episode, host Paul Barnes is joined by Paul McKay (Senior Account Manager Lead, Xero UK) and Tim Maycok (Group Finance Director, Allect) for a practical, jargon-free guide to getting real value from Xero — without logging in every five minutes.In this episode, we cover:What businesses using Xero well are actually doing differentlyThe 4 most powerful reports inside Xero that every SME owner should knowWhy Aged Receivables tells you more than your turnover ever willThe most common Xero mistakes that quietly hide problems — from poor coding to unreconciled bank itemsWhy "money in the bank" is the most dangerous metric to rely onWhen Xero is enough — and when you need something more around itYour challenge from this episode: Open your Aged Receivables report today. How much of your sales are over 30 days old? If it's more than 25% — that's not an accounting issue. That's a behaviour issue.Whether you're a long-time Xero user or still finding your feet with it, this episode will help you turn the software from a filing cabinet into a decision-making tool.💬 Send us the one report you're going to start checking monthly — and we'll hold you to it.📧 [email protected]🎙️ Giving You More Than Numbers — the CASS Business Support Podcast

Episode Description:Ever looked at your accounts and thought, "I know I made a profit — but I still don't know how my business is really doing"?You're not alone. Most business owners get numbers. What they don't get is clarity.In this season opener, host Paul Barnes is joined by Jacquie Hale (Business Coach & Profit Consultant, Vector Business Coaching) and Andy Horvath (Director, Horvath Accountants) to cut through the jargon and get straight to the numbers that actually tell you whether your business is healthy or heading for trouble.In this episode, we cover:The 3–5 numbers that give you a true snapshot of business health (hint: turnover isn't one of them)Cash vs profit — why profitable businesses still run out of moneyThe early warning signs buried in your management accounts that most owners missHow VAT, PAYE, and invoice timing can distort how safe you feelHow to use your numbers to make real decisions — on hiring, pricing, cutting costs, and investingThe one number every business owner should be tracking every single monthYour challenge from this episode: Check your last three months' bank balances. Are they trending up, flat, or down? That one check alone tells you more than any headline profit figure.Whether you're a sole trader or running a growing team, this episode will help you feel more confident, more in control, and a lot less intimidated by your numbers.💬 DM us the one number you're going to track from now on and hold yourself to account.📧 [email protected]🎙️ Giving You More Than Numbers — the CASS Business Support Podcast

Part 2 of Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Part 3 of Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Part 1 of Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs.Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices outTarget Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challengesI’m your host Paul Barnes, and today we’re talking about something close to mine and every business owner’s heart – getting paid faster and staying in control of your cash flow.I’m joined by two fantastic guests: Paul McKay from Xero, and Louise McCabe, an accountancy firm owner. Whether you’re chasing payments or just looking to improve cash flow visibility, this episode’s for you.

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs.Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices outTarget Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challengesGetting Paid Quicker & Managing Expenses and OutgoingsWhat are your top tips for reducing late payments?How does the “Pay Now” feature in Xero speed things up?What’s your advice on payment terms – and how do you help clients enforce them?How should small businesses manage variable vs. fixed expenses?What are the best tools within Xero (or app stack) to control spending?How does visibility of outgoing payments improve decision-making?

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs.Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices outTarget Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges Practical ActionsWhat are the easiest wins for businesses looking to improve cash flow this quarter?How can app integrations with Xero (e.g. Apron, GoCardless) make a difference?What’s the first thing you’d advise a client to automate?

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs.Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices outTarget Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challengesCloud Tools & AutomationHow can Xero help businesses track and improve cash flow?How does automation help reduce admin and speed up invoicing?Can you walk us through a real example where cloud accounting made a cash flow difference?

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs.Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices outTarget Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges1. Cash Flow Health CheckWhat are the early warning signs of a cash flow problem?What’s your process for reviewing a client’s cash flow position?How often should businesses check their cash position?

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 3 - PART 3Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Andy Horvath from Horvath Accountants and John Moore from Fruition Accountancy who share insights, tips and tricks on getting your acocunts ready for year end and being able to makle the most of really good quality data.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 3 - PART 2Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Andy Horvath from Horvath Accountants and John Moore from Fruition Accountancy who share insights, tips and tricks on getting your acocunts ready for year end and being able to makle the most of really good quality data.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 3 - PART 1Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Andy Horvath from Horvath Accountants and John Moore from Fruition Accountancy who share insights, tips and tricks on getting your acocunts ready for year end and being able to makle the most of really good quality data.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Andy Horvath from Horvath Accountants and John Moore from Fruition Accountancy who share insights, tips and tricks on getting your acocunts ready for year end and being able to makle the most of really good quality data.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - FULL EDIT Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, the show where we break down business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or just getting started, we’re here to help you make smarter decisions. I’m Paul Barnes, and today, we’re diving into how financial KPIs can drive your business forward. In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can propel your business forward. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Paul McKay from Xero, who shares valuable insights on leveraging cloud accounting for seamless KPI tracking, and Jacquie Hale from Vector Business Coaching, an experienced entrepreneur and business coach who trusts Cloud Accounting Support Services.Theme: Growth and key performance indicators (KPIs)Target Audience: Growing businesses, particularly those with plans to scaleTopics/Questions Covered: o Key financial KPIs to track for growtho setting up KPI tracking in cloud accounting softwareo and how these metrics impact business decisions.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - PART 3Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can propel your business forward. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Paul McKay from Xero, who shares valuable insights on leveraging cloud accounting for seamless KPI tracking, and Jacquie Hale from Vector Business Coaching, an experienced entrepreneur and business coach who trusts Cloud Accounting Support Services.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - PART 2Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can propel your business forward. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Paul McKay from Xero, who shares valuable insights on leveraging cloud accounting for seamless KPI tracking, and Jacquie Hale from Vector Business Coaching, an experienced entrepreneur and business coach who trusts Cloud Accounting Support Services.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - PART 1Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making.In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can propel your business forward. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Director of CASS, alongside special guests Paul McKay from Xero, who shares valuable insights on leveraging cloud accounting for seamless KPI tracking, and Jacquie Hale from Vector Business Coaching, an experienced entrepreneur and business coach who trusts Cloud Accounting Support Services.Get ready to discover more than just numbers - let's begin!#BusinessAdvice #SME #CloudAccounting #KPIs #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #Entrepreneurship #XeroAccounting #BusinessPodcast