The Clued-Up Consultant

The Clued-Up Consultant

Run your own consulting business? This is the podcast for consultants, freelancers and contractors to ensure that you are getting the most out of your business, and to help you avoid expensive mistakes. Hosted by Accountant; Alan Broome, Business Lawyer; Mark Maclean and Financial Adviser; Chris Thompson we talk about everything under the sun related to running your business smoothly.

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May 1, 2025 41 mins

The third and final in the mini series we talk about ways you can redirect some of your profits in a way that will save you some tax. Pensions, life cover, company cars and some extra bonuses you need to know about.  Any Q's or future topic requests email us at pod@bwbtb.co.uk

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We covered the basics of salary and dividends in the last episode, not we start to go deeper. If you have paid yourself what you need to live on, and there are profits left over in the business we talk about how delaying taking income from the business can put more cash in the pocket of future you.  You remember the tag line for the old Guinness adverts dont you? Think along those lines... Any Q's or future topic requests ema...

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This is the first episode in a mini series we have crateively called the Pay Less Tax Mini Series.  The next few eps will focus on tax efficient structuring of your business, how to get the basics right (or the Greatest Hits as Alan likes to call them) and then some next level ideas once you have the basics nailed. (or Deep Cuts, if you are Alan)

This started as a 2 parter, which is what you will hear us refer to it as, but we r...

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Do you know what happens to your pension when you die?

 

It's not quite as straight forward as you might think and there are a few common pitfalls to make sure you avoid.

 

The latest episode of The Clued-Up Consultant is not live and that's the main topic this week.

 

Naturally there are also a few topical tangents too.

 

Check it out, just search The Clued-Up Consultant on apple, spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Non compete clauses seem to be on the rise in contracts. Some are reasonable, and some are just taking liberties. We talk about what constitues a reasonable restriction both during and after your contract, and how to navigate this issue.  Alan goes off on one about cash v card, and Chris mentions a great website you can use to find lost pensions www.gretel.co.uk

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When you are the business, sickness or injury stops you earning. You dont have the luxury of an employer with a generous sick pay package so how do you make sure you are prepared for the worst? We discuss practical steps that you can take to ensure that if something happens to you, it doesnt result in financial ruin.

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It was easy enough when it was just you, you knew how to keep yourself happy. But now you need someone to help manage the load.  There are a few things you want to make sure you get right, this ep talks you through the main points to think about before you pull the trigger on employee number 1. 

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December 6, 2024 42 mins

What is it, what do you need to do about it and what happens if you get it wrong. This ep is all about IR35, if you are new to the world of IR35 then this is a great place to start. Even if you are an old hand, there are some really important points covered. If you have any questions send them through to pod@bwbtb.co.uk and we will answer them on a future show. 

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The guys discuss the steps that you can take to make sure you get paid on time. Spoiler Alert, there is alot you can do to make your life easier.

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