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.
Episodes
Ep12 - The Director’s Handbook Recap: Building a Business That Works for You
Ep11 - What Does Good Look Like? Building a Calm, Confident and Well-Run Business
Ep10 When to Get Help in Your Business: Bookkeeping, Payroll and Letting Go
Ep09 Planning for Growth: How to Build a Profitable, Purposeful Business Plan
Ep08 - How to Read Your Business Accounts and What They Really Mean
Ep07 - VAT Made Simple - When to Register and How to Manage It
Ep06 - Understanding Business Expenses for Tax
Ep05 - Tax Deadlines – What You Need to Know and When
Ep04 - Money Matters – What’s the Company’s and What’s Yours?
Ep03 - What It Really Means to Be a Director
Ep02 - Setting Up Your Limited Company the Right Way
Ep01 - Thinking About Going Limited?