The Balanced Business Podcast
The Balanced Business Podcast is your go-to audio guide for building a business that works for you.
Hosted by Nicola Hageman, founder of The Numbers Quarter, this show helps service-based business owners find clarity, confidence, and calm in the world of finance, planning, and business growth.
Whether you’re navigating your responsibilities as a limited company director or looking to create a more profitable, purpose-driven business, each series is packed with practical advice, jargon-free insights, and empowering strategies.
👉 Series 1: The Director’s Handbook
Learn the essentials of running a limited company, from what it really means to be a director, to paying yourself properly, understanding VAT, and avoiding financial pitfalls.
👉 Series 2: Profit Boost
Discover the Purposeful Profits Framework and how to align your business with your personal goals, improve cashflow, and finally take control of your future.
If you've ever thought, “I’m working loads but not seeing the money,” or “I just want to understand what I should be doing,” this podcast is for you.
No fluff. No fear. Just clear, balanced business advice from someone who gets it.
The Balanced Business Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep12 - The Director’s Handbook Recap: Building a Business That Works for You
In this bonus episode of The Balanced Business Podcast, Nicola wraps up The Director’s Handbook series with a clear, practical overview of everything we’ve covered so far, from setting up your company and paying yourself prope...
Ep11 - What Does Good Look Like? Building a Calm, Confident and Well-Run Business
After ten episodes of learning the essentials of running a Limited company, it’s time to bring it all together. In this final episode of The Director’s Handbook series, Nicola looks at what a well-run business really looks like, one th...
Ep10 When to Get Help in Your Business: Bookkeeping, Payroll and Letting Go
You don’t have to do it all yourself. In this episode, Nicola explores when it’s time to get help in your business, whether that’s bringing in a bookkeeper, outsourcing payroll, hiring a virtual assistant, or letting go of tasks that dra...
Ep09 Planning for Growth: How to Build a Profitable, Purposeful Business Plan
Good planning isn’t about creating a perfect spreadsheet—it’s about building clarity and confidence in where your business is heading. In this episode, Nicola unpacks how to create a practical plan that keeps you on track financially and strate...
Ep08 - How to Read Your Business Accounts and What They Really Mean
Your year-end accounts shouldn’t just be a box-ticking exercise. In this episode, Nicola walks you through what your accounts are really telling you about your business — and how to use them to make smarter decisions.You’ll learn ...