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I was delighted to have been asked to speak at the Visit Somerset AGM yesterday.

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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 talk focused on navigating uncertainty — something many businesses are feeling right now. From rising costs to shifting consumer behaviour, the landscape continues to evolve. But what stood out most […]

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Why So Many Creatives Feel “Bad With Money” (And Why That’s Not True)

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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 to focus on the work.” Here’s what I’ve noticed. Most creatives aren’t bad with money. They’re:• Vision-led• Opportunity-driven• Project-focused• Emotionally invested in their work Which is exactly what makes them

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Imposter syndrome doesn’t always come from within.

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Our director, Craig, speaks about some recent thoughts on this matter. We often talk about imposter syndrome as an internal issue — a lack of confidence, self-doubt, or feeling like we’re “not good enough”. But in reality, it’s often triggered by external factors. A dismissive comment.A raised eyebrow in a meeting.Someone is talking over you.A

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Royalty Audits: The Money Creatives Don’t Realise They’re Missing

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In the creative industries, your IP is often your pension, your safety net, and your future income. Music. Publishing. Film. Software. Design. Licensing deals look great on paper — but one uncomfortable truth comes up again and again: Royalties are frequently underpaid.Not always deliberately. But often quietly. That’s where a royalty audit becomes one of

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Why Creatives Need a Niche Accountant — And What That Really Means

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In today’s creator-led economy, more artists, designers, writers, filmmakers and other creatives are turning passion into business. Yet while creativity fuels innovation, the financial side is often complex, inconsistent and misunderstood. That’s precisely why a niche accountant for creatives isn’t just a luxury — it’s a strategic advantage. 1. Creative Income Isn’t “Traditional Income” Unlike

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The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes Musicians Make (And How to Avoid Them)

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Making music is creative, expressive, and deeply personal.Unfortunately, tax is none of those things — and that’s where many musicians get caught out. Over the years, I’ve seen incredibly talented musicians lose money, sleep, and sometimes momentum, simply because no one ever explained the financial side in plain English. Here are the five biggest tax

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Intentional Time by our Director Craig Williams

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Last week I returned from a meditation retreat. No phone. No reading, no writing. No notifications. No conversations.Just breath, presence and time… which turned out to be the most confronting part.Most of us say we’re “busy.”However, what the retreat revealed to me is that being busy and being intentional are two entirely different things.When there’s

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