In this episode of The Profit Playbook, Tracey Metcalfe is joined by Ed Gooderham to discuss how business owners can grow without damaging gross profit.Many businesses focus on turnover, staff numbers, or expansion. But growth does not always mean more profit. Ed explains why business owners need to understand gross profit, net profit, pricing, staffing costs, capacity, and efficiency before making growth decisions.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/In this episode, we cover:• Why turnover is not the same as profit• How new staff can affect gross profit• Why pricing and margins matter• How to avoid becoming a busy fool• When to hire, use agencies, or subcontract• How seasonal businesses can manage staff costs• Why benchmarks and productivity matter• How technology and AI can create capacity• Why business owners should step back and review before growingIf you’re planning to grow your business, this episode will help you make more informed decisions and protect your profit.👉 Book a meeting with one of our partners: https://www.greenandco.com/contact-us/🌐 Learn more: https://www.greenandco.com/grow-your-business-profitably/Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwUT_JbSI1gac8j19865QlarFqDC8UbRLike | Share | Subscribe#ProfitPlaybook #UKBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SMEs #AccountingAdvice #GrossProfit #NetProfit #CashFlowManagement #BusinessPlanning #EntrepreneurUK #SmallBusinessUK #ProfitMargins

Many UK business owners think employing someone only costs the salary. In reality, the true cost of employing someone in the UK is far higher. In this episode of The Profit Playbook, we break down the real financial, time and management costs you need to plan for before you hire.

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You’ll learn

• Why salary is only part of the cost of employing someone

• The hidden recruitment costs business owners overlook

• How National Insurance and pensions impact your cash flow

• The real-time cost of managing and training staff

• Minimum wage changes and what they mean for employers

• When using a recruitment firm makes commercial sense

• How employee benefits affect attraction and retention

• How to forecast profitability before hiring

• When not employing anyone is actually the best decision

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Most business owners miss valuable tax planning opportunities before 5 April. In this roundtable special, we walk through the key steps to reduce your tax bill, structure your income efficiently and avoid common year-end mistakes.

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In this episode, we cover:
• Using your personal allowance and basic rate band
• Timing dividends correctly
• Child benefit tapering between sixty and eighty thousand
• Capital gains tax allowances and planning
• Salary, dividends and pension strategies
• Director’s loan account pitfalls
• Buying assets near year-end
• Crypto tax treatment
• EIS, SEIS and VCT tax advantages
• Inheritance Tax changes coming in 2026

If you would like advice tailored to your situation, our team are here to help.