Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast

The jump from solo operator to employer is one of the biggest emotional shifts in business. Suddenly you're not just responsible for revenue — you're responsible for livelihoods. In this episode, host Paul Barnes is joined by Karen Kirby (Greenshoot HR) and Joanna Tarabilda (HRWorx) to talk about the human side of running a business — the pressure, the performance conversations, and why...

Tax bills don't have to be a surprise. The January panic? Predictable — and avoidable. In this episode, host Paul Barnes is joined by Robert Boland and Dan Chadwick for a calm, reassuring conversation about tax planning done properly. No loopholes, no scare tactics — just the steady, structured thinking that means you never get caught out again. In this episode, we cover: The real difference...

Episode Description: Busy feels productive. Busy feels safe. Busy feels like progress. But what if being busy is actually the thing holding your business back? In this episode, host Paul Barnes is joined by Jacquie Hale (Vector Business Coaching) and Chris Dowen (MorServ) for one of the most honest conversations in business — why constant activity can mask avoidance, and what you might need to sto...

E pisode Description: Ever logged into Xero, clicked around for five minutes, and thought... "I'm not sure that helped"? Xero shouldn't be a place where receipts go to die and VAT returns get submitted. Used properly, it should tell you exactly how your business is doing — and what to do next. In this episode, host Paul Barnes is joined by Paul McKay (Senior Account Manager Lea...

Episode Description: Ever looked at your accounts and thought, "I know I made a profit — but I still don't know how my business is really doing"? You're not alone. Most business owners get numbers. What they don't get is clarity. In this season opener, host Paul Barnes is joined by Jacquie Hale (Business Coach & Profit Consultant, Vector Business Coaching) and Andy Hor...

Part 2 of Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Part 1 of Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Part 3 of Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Understanding how sustainability and ESG dovetails with the financials in your business.

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs. Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices out Target Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges  Practical Actions What are the easiest wins for businesses looking to improve cash flow this...

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs. Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices out Target Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges Getting Paid Quicker & Managing Expenses and Outgoings What are your top tips for reducing...

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs. Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices out Target Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges I’m your host Paul Barnes, and today we’re talking about something close to mine and every bus...

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs. Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices out Target Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges 1. Cash Flow Health Check What are the early warning signs of a cash flow problem? What’s your...

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Podcast, where we turn accounting and business advice into real-world results for growing SMEs. Theme: Optimising how you get paid quicker and automate getting your invoices out Target Audience: Business owners managing cash flow challenges Cloud Tools & Automation How can Xero help businesses track and improve cash flow? How doe...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 3 - PART 3 Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Jo...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 3 - PART 1 Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Jo...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 3 - PART 2 Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Jo...

Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into making your year end accounting easy. Join Paul Barnes, Managing Direc...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - PART 1 Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ca...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - PART 2 Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ca...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - PART 3 Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. In this episode, we delve into how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ca...

SEASON 1 - EPISODE 1 - FULL EDIT  Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers, CASS's Business Support Podcast - where we transform complex business advice into practical, actionable steps for SMEs. Whether you're scaling up or taking your first steps in business, we're here to guide you towards smarter decision-making. Welcome to Giving You More Than Numbers: CASS’s Business Support Po...