⚠️ HMRC VAT Threshold Letters – Read It Properly Before You Panic ⚠️
We’re seeing a wave of letters from HM Revenue & Customs about businesses potentially exceeding the VAT threshold. Important point 👇📬 These letters often don’t
If you are in film, TV, or music, a limited company is not automatically the smart move in 2026.
I know that goes against what a lot of freelancers have been told for years, especially when work starts picking up and someone says, “Go
Most production companies don’t need an accountant on day one.
But they *do* need one before “we’ll sort it later” turns into a mess you’re trying to fix mid-delivery. After 20+ years around film, TV
There’s a moment in the year when your calendar starts acting like a hungry plant. Slow down and take a breath.
One enquiry turns into three. A “quick job” becomes a bigger conversation. People want quotes, calls, timelines — all at once. Nothing has gone wrong.
I watched a YouTube video recently about “claiming more expenses” and how most business owners are missing things they could legally write off.
And yes… that can be true. But honestly, what I see day-to-day with creative people isn’t usually that they’re careless. It’s that they’re cautious. They
A funny thing happens when I stop trying to be productive.
Our director Craig shares a personal experience… When I stop forcing being productive, I get more done! Surfing has been one of the best reminders
If your work comes in waves, your admin can’t stay on an annual timetable anymore.
That’s the quiet reality behind Making Tax Digital. It’s not just “a new way to file”. It’s HMRC nudging self-employed people towards a more regular
Year-end shouldn’t feel like a fire drill.
But for a lot of creative people, it does. You’re deep in a project, chasing invoices, juggling dates, managing kit, travel, agents, subs, edits… and
I was delighted to have been asked to speak at the Visit Somerset AGM yesterday.
It’s always a privilege to be in a room full of people who genuinely care about the strength and future of Somerset’s visitor economy. My
⚠️ Companies House PSC Identity – Easy to Miss
A quick heads up for business owners and fellow advisers. I recently worked through an issue where a client had not completed their PSC identity
Why So Many Creatives Feel “Bad With Money” (And Why That’s Not True)
I speak to a lot of musicians, artists and creative founders who start with: “I’m terrible with money.” “I don’t understand tax.” “I just want
Imposter syndrome doesn’t always come from within.
Our director, Craig, speaks about some recent thoughts on this matter. We often talk about imposter syndrome as an internal issue — a lack of