Wealth Made Simple Podcast

In the current climate, never has cash flow been so important and the saying ‘cash is king’ been so true and in this episode Shaz shares some great tips on how you can keep your cash at the moment and be in a great position when things start to move again. He explains the vital importance of tracking all money through your cash flow forecast and undertaking regular reviews of all aspects of your b...

In this informative episode, Shaz shares some of the tax advantages of Serviced Accommodation and why having SA as part of your strategy can significantly reduce the amount of tax you pay. If you have ever wanted to understand more about Service Accommodation and the tax relief that can be applicable to this type of business then this is an episode you can’t afford to miss! This is a great overvie...

Shaz is now like the rest of us ‘staying at home’ and in this episode, he reflects on how working from home was not something he had ever contemplated before because home is where he spends time with his family. Currently, everything is different for everyone and Shaz shares how he and his team are adapting to working from home and discusses the best way to create a productive routine using the ri...

There is lots of information out there and Shaz brings together the important key points that every business owner should know about COVID19 and Government Grants and Loans in a clear and succinct way in this informative episode. From the loans available and the qualifying criteria through to what is happening with Tax and VAT this is a must-listen for every business owner with clear information a...

One of the most effective strategies in property is the new-build; a project involving the purchase of land, the obtaining of planning permission for that land, and the building of a new property there. When it comes to this strategy, there are few people more experienced than Shaz. In this week’s episode, he talks you through a recent project he’s completed, including the pitfalls he wants you to...

‘We were able to achieve an extra 175,000 in our accounts -  this is a game-changer’ As a successful property investor, Shaz has extensive experience and expertise. In this informative episode, he shares an example of one of his own redevelopment projects. When purchasing to redevelop from commercial to residential there are tax allowances available that are game-changers for any investor. Shaz ta...

This week, Shaz discusses the process of incorporating your property portfolio, looking at both the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. Whether your portfolio is an existing one, or starting from scratch with a limited company, Shaz provides a helpful guide that’ll give you the knowledge to make the best decisions!    KEY TAKEAWAYS Even if you only have one or two properties in your portfolio, it...

The most common question Shaz is asked is ‘how do you find the time to fit everything in with  5 businesses, your work as a City councillor and as part of the board of 2 charities? Shaz shares how he is able to do all this and spend quality time with his young family in this episode about effective time management. Instead of time management, it should be really be called self-management because,...

‘If you track, measure and refine over time you will generate more leads by focussing on the right channels’ Shaz is sharing the numbers that every business owner should know in this episode that provides great practical advice on how to get marketing, lead generation and conversion work effectively in your business. If you are a small business spending on marketing can be daunting and there can b...

‘The benefits of a coach are massive and will change your business’ Shaz is sharing his own business experience of working with a coach in this engaging episode that has something for anyone in business. He explains his initial decision to not work with a coach because he didn’t think he needed to and the huge benefits he has experienced across his businesses as a result of re-evaluating the role...

Finance is a part of the business so often ignored by entrepreneurs and business owners, and yet it’s an area that can make a huge difference in terms of success and revenue. This week, Shaz shares a few financial strategies that will give a boost to any company, and a few home truths that will stop financial decay in its tracks.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Pricing is the single biggest issue with the bigge...

This week, Shaz wants to tell you all about a property deal that came about by chance, and the strategies he employed in order to take immediate advantage of it. Sometimes deals spring up from nowhere, and you need to move quickly. In this episode, Shaz gives you the invaluable advice that will allow you to do just that.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Talk to as many people as you can in your particular area,...

In Shaz’s experience, the one thing you should never skimp on is the cost involved in acquiring leads and converting them into customers, because it’s money well spent. Converting leads into customers is a game-changing activity that can and will change your business.   In this episode, Shaz shares some of the strategies and incentives he uses to find and keep those customers!   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Mo...

Welcome to Wealth Made Simple, a new podcast in which entrepreneur, award-winning accountant, tax expert and investor, Shaz Nawaz, guides you through the process of making money, keeping money, and most importantly, growing your money. Few people know more about mastering money through business, property or tax saving strategies. Throughout his career, Shaz has helped his clients make tens of mill...

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of the most complicated things in property. It's also one of the most misrepresented things in property, usually through solicitors or accountants who don’t truly know what they’re talking about.   Luckily, Shaz does know what he’s talking about, and this week he’s talking to you about this complex issue in the hopes that by knowing more, you’ll be able to take be...

In this edition, Shaz talks you through the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and tells you all about the most essential ones you should be making a part of your property journey.   Having conducted over 3,000 business consultations, Shaz has recognised that the best and most profitable businesses are the ones who track their performance through data, and act whenever certain points ar...

It’s a very special crossover episode this week. Shaz joined entrepreneur investor, and co-founder of Progressive Property, Mark Homer, on the Mark My Words podcast, where he discussed everything from current projects and deals, tax strategies that have worked, the ways in which business can serve the community, and some of the tax misconceptions that might be needlessly costing you money.   The w...