In this episode of The Life of KG, Katie Godfrey talks about one of the most requested (and most avoided!) topics for business owners, VAT and tax.

If you’re a salon owner, aesthetic clinic, lash tech, brow artist, nail tech, hairdresser or training academy owner in the UK, this episode is a must-listen, especially if you’re approaching the VAT threshold or already VAT registered.

As your business grows, your tax responsibilities grow too. And while it can feel overwhelming, VAT registration is often a sign that your business is scaling successfully.

Katie shares:

· What happens when you hit the VAT threshold in the UK

· How VAT registration works with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

· The impact VAT has on your pricing and profit

· Common mistakes beauty business owners make with tax

· Why paying more tax usually means you’re making more money

· The mindset shift required when stepping into CEO mode

· Why moving abroad (including to Dubai) doesn’t eliminate financial responsibility

This is an honest, straight-talking episode designed to remove fear around VAT and help you feel more confident managing the financial side of your business.

If you’ve ever Googled:

· “VAT for salon owners UK”

· “When do I register for VAT UK?”

· “How does VAT work for service businesses?”

· “Why is my tax bill so high?”

This episode breaks it down in simple terms, without jargon, without panic, and with real-life experience from someone who’s navigated it herself.

Remember: growth comes with new levels of responsibility. Understanding your numbers is part of becoming the CEO your business needs.

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Joanne is part of my GROWTH Mastermind & just resigned for round 2!

In this time together she has had incredible results & I’m so proud of her.

- 4x more income for her employed role

- Over doubled her income in the business

- Her confidence has grown massively which has helped her level up in every area

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- Gone into education & launching her hair extension courses!

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What does it really take to move your life and business to Dubai?

In this episode of The Life of KG, I sit down with Tara Rose to talk about building a business in Dubai, creating powerful communities, and having the courage to take big leaps, even when you’re unsure.

This conversation is such a full-circle moment for me. I first saw Tara speaking at Beauty World while I was in the middle of deciding whether to fully relocate to Dubai or split my life 50/50 between the UK and UAE. The very next day, I ended up at an event at her venue (without even realising it was hers). I remember thinking, “I need her in my life… she just doesn’t know it yet.”

And now she’s here.

We dive into what it actually looks like to grow a business internationally and step into a completely new environment.

In this episode, we talk about:

· What building a beauty business in Dubai really looks like

· The mindset required when relocating internationally

· Why environment and proximity impact your growth

· Creating community in a new country

· Navigating uncertainty when making big life decisions

· Advice for beauty entrepreneurs thinking about expanding

If you’re a salon owner, clinic owner, training academy or ambitious woman in business considering a big move, or simply wanting to elevate your environment, this episode will give you clarity and confidence.

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