The HeelanHub Podcast

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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.

  1. 193

    Your Van Could Now Be A Car

    If you have a van in your business, or are thinking of getting one, this show is for you. In this episode Dan chats about some big changes to the way HMRC is taxing vans. He chats about crew cab pickups, cars, vans, benefit in kind, upfront tax reliefs…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

  2. 192

    Making Tax Digital: Step by Step Guide

    Sole trader or Landlord? This one is for you. In this episode Dan runs through what you need to do under the new Making Tax Digital rules that have finally began! It all kicks off from 6th April 2026. He chats about Xero, MTD registration, HMRC, Quarterly reporting, choosing software, getting paid…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. [email protected] 02392 240040

  3. 191

    Last minute tax saving tips: Things to do before 5th April 2026

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  4. 190

    Exactly* When To 'Go Limited' in 2026

    Wondering *when* you should become a limited company? In this episode Dan discusses some key triggers for considering a limited company. He chats about VAT, employement, tax savings…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. Take the 'Should I be Limited' Quiz: https://shouldibeltd.scoreapp.com [email protected] 02392 240040

  5. 189

    Tips For Starting a Small Business in 2026

    Starting a small business in 2026? 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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  6. 188

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  7. 187

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  8. 186

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  9. 185

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  10. 184

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  11. 183

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  12. 182

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  13. 181

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  14. 180

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  15. 179

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  16. 178

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  17. 177

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  18. 176

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  19. 175

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  20. 174

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  21. 173

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  22. 172

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  23. 171

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  24. 170

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  25. 169

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  26. 168

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  27. 167

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  28. 166

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  29. 165

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  30. 164

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  31. 163

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  32. 162

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

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  33. 161

    Do I need to complete a tax return?

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040      

  34. 160

    Don't start these 3 small businesses in 2025

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  35. 159

    Tips for starting a small business in 2025

    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. [email protected]

  36. 158

    How to start a limited company in 2025

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  37. 157

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

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  38. 156

    Should I be a limited company?

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  39. 155

    Tis the season for (corporate) gifting!

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  40. 154

    Are you paying too much tax?

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  41. 153

    The 'Horror' Budget 2024 - Small Business 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 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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  42. 152

    Scary changes coming for employers - Interview with The Peas

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  43. 151

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

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  44. 150

    Tax Rises Coming - Rumours, News and Rants

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  45. 149

    What you need to file for your limited company

    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.

  46. 148

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

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  47. 147

    Ultimate advice to improve your business finances

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  48. 146

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

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  49. 145

    Self-employment vs Employment - what's better?

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

  50. 144

    How pensions can save tax (basics)

    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. [email protected] 02392 240040

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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Dan Heelan

Produced by Heelan Associates Ltd

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