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Profit Cash Growth

Profit Cash Growth

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This is the podcast for 6 & 7 figure business owners who are looking to grow a financially successful business.
Claire Hancott is a Finance Director, Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur and every week we explore guidance and frameworks designed to help you increase your profits, improve your cash flow and grow your business.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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  • HMRC Are Coming! Is Your Business Record‑Keeping Ready? #105
    Jan 29 2026

    The episode explains HMRC's renewed focus on the £40bn tax gap, the government’s investment in compliance staff and data tools, and why accurate record-keeping (primary and secondary records, VAT invoices, addressed invoices over £250) matters now more than ever.

    We cover common trouble spots — Amazon and marketplace invoices, landlord rental income, work-from-home claims, software subscriptions and benefit-in-kind risks — and give practical guidance: keep clear records, be cautious with VAT claims, and consult a specialist accountant if you discover mistakes.

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    ABOUT THE HOST:

    Claire Hancott through Profit Cash Growth helps 6 & 7 figure business owners to increase their profit, improve their cashflow and grow their business using their numbers.

    As a finance director & chartered management accountant, Claire has nearly 20 years’ experience in finance and running businesses of her own. This gives her a unique insight into the information and support business owners need to grow a financially successful business.

    Claire passionately believes that every business should be run by the numbers because the numbers in your business are telling you a story about what is and isn’t working and where your opportunities lie. Claire’s mission is to provide insightful management accounts, reports and advice to business owners and support them to make smarter decisions.

    *The content of this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

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    34 mins
  • Are Payment Frictions Killing Your Cash Flow? Here’s How to Remove Them #104
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we explore how adding friction to payment processes can hurt your cash flow and what to do about it. Explaining why offering only one payment method loses you time and money, and introduces the idea of treating customers as "B2Me" — giving each buyer a choice of convenient payment options. The goal is to remove barriers so customers can pay quickly and reliably.

    The episode outlines seven low-cost, practical technologies you can implement: direct debit (GoCardless with Xero), Xero PayByStatement links, phone-based tap-to-pay, bank QR codes, pay-now buttons on invoices, and card-payment links (e.g., Apron). It also covers using multiple processors (Stripe, Apple/Google Pay, PayPal) so customers can pick the method they prefer.

    ⭐ Rate, Review & Share this episode with fellow business owners, and let's grow together!

    ⭐ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get Expert Advice Straight to Your Inbox: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/subscribe

    ⭐ Get a Free copy of Claire's book Profit By Numbers: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/book

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Website

    LinkedIn

    YouTube

    Facebook

    ABOUT THE HOST:

    Claire Hancott through Profit Cash Growth helps 6 & 7 figure business owners to increase their profit, improve their cashflow and grow their business using their numbers.

    As a finance director & chartered management accountant, Claire has nearly 20 years’ experience in finance and running businesses of her own. This gives her a unique insight into the information and support business owners need to grow a financially successful business.

    Claire passionately believes that every business should be run by the numbers because the numbers in your business are telling you a story about what is and isn’t working and where your opportunities lie. Claire’s mission is to provide insightful management accounts, reports and advice to business owners and support them to make smarter decisions.

    *The content of this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

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    27 mins
  • The 5 Questions You Must Answer Before Buying a Business #103
    Jan 15 2026

    This week on the podcast, if you're thinking of buying a business in 2026, stay tuned as we give you five easy steps to assess it.

    Claire walks through a practical five-step checklist for an initial buy-side assessment: 1) check cash in the bank versus short-term liabilities to see if the business really has excess cash; 2) calculate adjusted EBITDA to understand underlying operating profitability; 3) review the balance sheet for assets, liabilities and signs the finance function needs cleanup; 4) identify what’s wrong (risks) and quick wins (opportunities) that could boost profit; and 5) model how the business would integrate with the buyer, stress-testing best/likely/worst cases to shape a realistic offer.

    The episode also covers how offers can be structured (day-one cash, deferred consideration, earnouts, warranties), why adjusted modelling and detailed due diligence follow heads of terms, and when to engage an accountant or M&A specialist to dig deeper.

    ⭐ Rate, Review & Share this episode with fellow business owners, and let's grow together!

    ⭐ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get Expert Advice Straight to Your Inbox: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/subscribe

    ⭐ Get a Free copy of Claire's book Profit By Numbers: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/book

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Website

    LinkedIn

    YouTube

    Facebook

    ABOUT THE HOST:

    Claire Hancott through Profit Cash Growth helps 6 & 7 figure business owners to increase their profit, improve their cashflow and grow their business using their numbers.

    As a finance director & chartered management accountant, Claire has nearly 20 years’ experience in finance and running businesses of her own. This gives her a unique insight into the information and support business owners need to grow a financially successful business.

    Claire passionately believes that every business should be run by the numbers because the numbers in your business are telling you a story about what is and isn’t working and where your opportunities lie. Claire’s mission is to provide insightful management accounts, reports and advice to business owners and support them to make smarter decisions.

    *The content of this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

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    36 mins
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