In this episode, we're diving into something that sounds dry as toast... but is actually the secret sauce to scaling your business properly: budgeting for new hires. Yep, we’re talking salaries, hidden costs, and the stuff most business owners forget until it’s biting them in the balance sheet. Joining me in the spreadsheet trenches is Julia – our resident number whisperer who’s seen more hiring budgets than most people have had hot dinners. From pensions and onboarding to the hidden costs of cultural misfits and oat milk subscriptions, we’re covering it all. If you’re thinking about expanding your team, or if you've ever learned a hiring lesson the hard way – this one's for you.