Essential Finances for Business owners

Finances don’t have to be confusing! Learn the essentials, get practical and leave feeling more confident and in control of your numbers. Starting a business is exciting, but managing your finances can feel overwhelming fast. This hands on, jargon free workshop is designed to take the confusion out of business finances and replace it with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Balanced Accounts Ltd, this 3 hour interactive session will give you practical, real-life insights into managing your day-to-day finances, without the boring bits. Expect a relaxed, supportive environment where you can learn, ask questions, and connect with other business owners on the same journey. 🎯 What You’ll Walk Away With By the end of this workshop, you’ll: • Feel confident managing your day-to-day business finances • Understand key financial terms without the jargon • Know what HMRC expects from you (and how to stay compliant) • Be able to read and understand your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet • Identify allowable expenses and avoid costly mistakes • Have a clear, simple system to track your income and cashflow • Get started with accounting software confidently 👥 Who This Is For This workshop is perfect for: • New or early stage business owners • Anyone feeling confused or overwhelmed by business finances • Business owners who want to feel in control, not intimidated 🧾 What We’ll Cover We keep things simple, practical, and real no fluff. • 💸 Cashflow Made Easy Understand how money moves in and out of your business (and how to stay ahead) • 📊 Profit, Loss & Balance Sheets Demystified Learn what these reports actually mean and why they matter • 🏛️ HMRC & Companies House Compliance What you need to do, when you need to do it • 💡 Allowable Expenses What you can (and can’t) claim, without second guessing • 🚀 Generating & Managing Income Build better financial habits that support growth • 💻 Accounting Software Basics A beginner friendly introduction so you can confidently get started Balanced Accounts Ltd is on a mission to make finances feel simple, empowering, and accessible for small business owners. We specialise in helping entrepreneurs take control of their numbers with confidence without overwhelm or jargon. With a passion for finances and community, we create spaces where business owners can learn, grow, and feel supported on their journey.