{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662f7f4ee9f4880011c0bdad/6646396ce6c73000131fadf9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Essential Financial Tips for Landscapers with Kim Sones: Boost Profitability and Cash Flow","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662f7f4ee9f4880011c0bdad/1760013685011-c5a4a98c-3c63-4a4f-a25b-17c79c0d774b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Nick Ruddle chats with Kim Sones from Sones Accountancy Services, the specialist firm helping landscapers take control of their finances. Kim breaks down the three essentials every landscaping business owner needs to master: regularly reviewing profit and loss, building a strong cash reserve, and setting aside money for tax.</p><p><br></p><p>She explains that financial confidence isn’t about being a “numbers person”; it’s about staying on top of the figures that drive your success. From managing VAT and payroll to planning for growth and attracting new talent, this short, practical episode will help you build a more profitable, resilient landscaping business.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>How to regularly monitor and understand profit reports</li><li>The importance of accurate bookkeeping and using accruals</li><li>Building and maintaining a cash reserve for stability</li><li>Setting aside money for tax liabilities in advance</li><li>The value of apprenticeships in growing your landscaping team</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p>Kim Sones on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-sones-maat/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-sones-maat/</a></p><p>Sones Accountancy Services: <a href=\"https://sonesaccountancy.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sonesaccountancy.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with ’The Grow Landscapers 10 Minute Business Tips Podcast Series’:</strong></p><p>Acast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/the-grow-landscapers-10-minute-business-tips-podcast-series\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shows.acast.com/the-grow-landscapers-10-minute-business-tips-podcast-series</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thegrowlandscaperspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@thegrowlandscaperspodcast</a></p>","author_name":"Nick Ruddle"}