This is a guest blog contribution written by Ellice Whyte, Director of Mindset Business Psychology.
Navigating the financial landscape presents unique challenges for neurodivergent individuals, who often face obstacles such as difficulties with budgeting, impulsive spending, and understanding complex financial documents. Recognising these challenges, Nordens and Mindset have partnered to bridge the support gap, combining financial expertise with specialist neurodiversity coaching to empower neurodivergent business owners. This collaboration focuses on providing tailored strategies that help individuals thrive in business while managing their unique needs.
Understanding the Financial Challenges Faced By Neurodivergent Business Owners
Neurodivergent business owners often encounter systemic barriers that can make financial management more complex. The term “neurodivergent tax” highlights these additional challenges—such as difficulties meeting tax deadlines, managing cash flow, or navigating complex financial documents—that can lead to financial penalties and added stress.
In response, Nordens has tailored its services to support neurodivergent business owners better. Their comprehensive support includes:
• Debt recovery: Helping businesses manage and recover outstanding payments efficiently.
• Cash flow management: Providing tailored strategies to ensure stable and predictable financial planning.
• Access to Work application support: Assisting with government funding applications that support neurodivergent employees and business owners.
• Impulse control guidance: Offering strategies to manage impulsive financial decisions, a common challenge for many neurodivergent individuals.
• Team management support: Helping business owners create effective team structures that align with their unique working styles.
For more information on this, have a read through their blog on neurodivergent tax explores how businesses can minimise hidden costs and create fairer financial processes.
The Power of Neurodiversity Coaching
At Mindset, we go beyond standard training. Our focus is on 1-to-1 neurodiversitycoaching, providing business owners with personalised support that helps them navigate challenges and harness their strengths.
Ellice, a business psychologist with qualifications in educational testing and a neurodivergent business owner herself, leads our coaching programmes. Her lived experience offers a unique perspective, enabling her to understand the obstacles neurodivergent business owners face.
Why coaching?
• Personalised strategies: Every individual has different needs and coaching tailors solutions directly to the person.
• Confidence building: Coaching helps individuals understand their strengths and how to leverage them effectively.
• Practical solutions: Focused on real-world challenges like time management, organisation, and stress reduction.
• Emotional support: Having someone who just gets it makes a world of difference!
Through coaching, we help neurodivergent individuals manage the cognitive demands of running a business while building strategies that align with their bain and working style.
Ellice says: “As a neurodivergent business owner myself, I know how overwhelming financial management can be. Standard advice often doesn’t account for the way neurodivergent minds process information, leading to increased stress and potential mistakes.
Working with Nordens has been a game-changer. Their patience and understanding, combined with their neurodiversity-aware financial strategies, helped me navigate complex financial processes more easily. It’s this level of tailored support that inspired our partnership- because I know how transformative it can be.”
Practical Tips for Neurodivergent Business Owners
1. Simplify Financial Processes
Use tools that reduce complexity. Banks like Monzo offer automated “pots” that set aside money for taxes and VAT automatically—removing the stress of manual budgeting.
2. Set Clear Financial Goals
Breaking down financial objectives into small, achievable steps can make planning feel less overwhelming. Nordens can help map out these goals in a way that works for you.
3. Seek Tailored Coaching and Financial Advice
Combining Nordens’ financial expertise with Mindset’s 1-to-1 coaching gives you the practical and emotional support needed to thrive.
4. Develop Routine Financial Check-Ins
Establish regular, low-pressure check-ins to keep on top of your finances and reduce last-minute stress.
If you’re a neurodivergent business owner looking for tailored financial support or coaching that understands your needs, our partnership is here to help.
Together, we’re committed to creating accessible pathways for neurodivergent entrepreneurs to succeed financially and personally.
Get in touch with Ellice/Mindset here.
Speak to Nordens here.
