Wealth Made Simple Podcast

Should you add your children to your business or company as shareholders and directors? Shaz looks at the advantages and possible disadvantages of bringing your children into your business and the differences it can make to your tax. There are many aspects to consider from the age of your children to the implications with lenders and how it can help with capital gains tax. Shaz shares great inform...

Company cars are currently a popular subject and as Shaz has recently taken delivery of his new company car he is sharing great practical advice about what you should consider if you are looking at a company car. There are many different tax aspects to company cars so understanding what is the best option for you is crucial. If you are thinking about having a company car the most important questio...

What tax-free benefits are available to me? It’s understandable that people often ask this question and in this episode, Shaz provides a succinct and informative round-up of the tax-free benefits available to businesses. There are many areas across a business that can qualify for tax-free benefits and it’s knowing what qualifies so that you and your employees can benefit. If you know what activiti...

Shaz is explaining the benefits of having a SSAS pension and uses some great business examples in this episode. He goes through each example in detail, explaining how a SSAS impacts positively on the different steps. A SSAS has huge tax-saving potential both as a tax-saving strategy and as an investment strategy so if you haven’t considered a SSAS before, consider it now as it can lead to consider...

Shaz explains how you should hold onto your money until you find the right deal, and if you don’t have any money of your own how to leverage and use someone else’s helping them to make money and helping you to grow and invest in the deals that make the difference. It’s important to understand that every decision has a consequence –  positive or negative and you need to always take the time to thin...

People often discuss the advantages of a limited company but in this episode, Shaz discusses some of the disadvantages and the potential impact. A limited company may be the right option for you but there are a number of disadvantages and it’s crucial that these are understood in order to ensure you choose the right strategy for you. Shaz shares great content and advice about what you need to cons...

In this episode, Shaz looks at what, in reality, triggers a tax enquiry by HMRC and what you should and shouldn’t do during any tax enquiry. It’s often thought that the selection for tax enquiries is random but this is very far from the truth there are a number of reasons that play a role in the choice HMRC make for those who they decide to select for a tax enquiry. Shaz shares great content about...

‘Should I incorporate my property portfolio? Shaz is frequently asked this question and in this finance Friday podcast he looks at the benefits of incorporating and creating a limited company. He provides great advice about the benefits but also shares his key take away – ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ you need to spend time looking closely at the reasons for becoming a limited company so that you can...

Shaz shares great information about a government loan scheme available now. If you are a developer with a project due to complete in September this is something you should be looking at to see if you meet the criteria. Funding starts at £250,000 and goes up to 5 million with the Government also covering valuation and legal fees for those who qualify, what’s not to like for the property developer!...

Shaz is with Drayton Bird, who teaches the masters of marketing about direct marketing. It’s said that what Drayton doesn’t know about direct marketing isn’t worth knowing and he shares some great advice and practical tips about marketing in this in-depth episode. It’s all about how to get people’s attention and once you have their attention how you get them interested and when they are interested...

Shaz is with Iain Forsythe DL who started his business in his bedroom and grew it into an organisation with a 10 million pound turnover and 120 employees. He now dedicates his time to developing and supporting entrepreneurs so that they can maximise all opportunities. Iain shares great business advice and discusses with Shaz the importance of employees and why the strength of any organisation is i...

Shaz shares invaluable tax tips and property advice as he takes us through one of his current development projects. In this particular project, a conversion from commercial to residential, there are a number of significant opportunities to claim tax relief but as Shaz discusses many people miss out because they just don’t know what they could claim. As he goes through the process from joint ventur...

In this episode, Shaz takes us through the whole development process from identifying your ‘gold mine’ area, through purchasing and redevelopment to the final outcome for the property. Using a live redevelopment project with a Grade 2 Listed building that he has recently completed Shaz explains exactly what he has done to move the property from viewing to having new tenants. This is a great opport...

Shaz shares more great advice in this episode where the questions range from claiming Principle property relief through to land remediation. Shaz also takes us through 2 examples of his own property development projects explaining in detail both what went well and the challenges he met and overcame during the development process. If you have an accountant and advisor who are knowledgeable you are...

Shaz shares great advice and shares 4 live cases which demonstrate how people can inadvertently miss out on tax relief opportunities in this episode that focuses on tax. It’s about getting the most effective tax outcome for yourself and to do this you need to work with an expert prior to making any changes or beginning a new project. You also need to ensure that you have ongoing access to tax expe...

Shaz is answering wide-ranging questions about tax and its implications in this episode packed with content. He provides some great answers to individuals about situations that they are currently dealing with and shares possible tax solutions that will be advantageous. The information and advice he shares ranges from inheritance tax on a property through SSAS, limited companies and why he advocate...

How much is the customer worth to you and how much are you willing to spend to get the customer? Shaz is sharing some great advice on how to prequalify your clients and use social media effectively to grow your brand and exposure. There are great opportunities out there if you know what to do and how to develop your potential clients through an effective prequalification process and developing an...

Business structure is always based on personal circumstances but it’s vital to understand what your liability is, the tax implications, how much it will cost to run the business along with the regulations and statutory requirements applicable. There are many things to consider when incorporating and making sure you ask the right questions and understand the implications and advantages of different...

Naz is discussing what is really important in the journey to build wealth. Understanding the impact of consistent marketing and how to accurately calculate the value of your product or service are all elements that are often neglected by business owners but along with reinvention these are and should be the foundations for any successful business. As the world moves forward Naz explains why divers...

This episode is a great opportunity to find out more about Shaz and his mission to share his message and knowledge with others. As an entrepreneur with 5 businesses, each in a different sector he knows all about the importance of multiple streams of income and how to help others increase their wealth. Every business needs to be adaptable and provide value to its customers - to not only survive but...

Most companies track numbers such as turnover, net profit margin and gross profit margin but in this episode, Shaz shares the numbers that you should and must be tracking if you want to increase profit and bring more equity to your business. Businesses often spend time trying to reduce the cost of marketing and generating leads but is this what you should be doing? Listen in and hear about exactly...

Money is a topic that Shaz knows quite a lot about and in this episode, he shares some great content about ‘must-dos’ for any business that wants to build wealth. If you own a business or want to start a business follow this advice and take positive steps towards building your success and your business wealth through understanding your spending, investing in yourself and setting the right goals. ...

Shaz is looking at the onboarding process and the difference in the expectation gap between what’s promised and what’s given. Onboarding a new customer, client, patient or tenant is an important process in any business and in this episode, Shaz explains the detailed process he uses and how getting it right can build confidence, customer relationships, retention and longevity with your customers. S...

The coronavirus business interruption loan hasn’t quite worked out how the government wanted and so for smaller businesses, there is now the bounce back loan scheme. The government don’t often do things that are positive for small businesses and entrepreneurs but with the bounce back loan scheme they have delivered something that can make the difference. Naz explains exactly what the qualifying cr...

In this episode, Shaz is answering a range of questions around tax, finance and the current support available from the government. This is a great listen and the wide range of questions that Shaz answers provide valuable information about buying land, loans between companies, deferment, the grants available to businesses during the current pandemic and why it’s vital to create your own emergency b...