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 actually ask for a response — they’re a prompt to check your figures, not an accusation or an enquiry. So if you’ve received one, don’t panic… but do take it […]
⚠️ HMRC VAT Threshold Letters – Read It Properly Before You Panic ⚠️ Read More »
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 limited, take dividends, save tax.” Here’s the part that often gets missed. A limited company is not just a tax choice. It is a compliance choice. It comes with rules,
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 and commercial production, I’ve noticed the same pattern: teams bring an accountant in when the pain becomes obvious… not when the risk quietly starts building. So here’s a grounded way
Most production companies don’t need an accountant on day one. Read More »
One enquiry turns into three. A “quick job” becomes a bigger conversation. People want quotes, calls, timelines — all at once. Nothing has gone wrong. It’s just that spring brings motion. I remember noticing this on a short trip between projects a few years ago. I’d landed somewhere new with a bit of time to
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 don’t want to get it wrong. They don’t want to feel like they’re “pushing it”… or doing anything that might come back to bite them later. And I get that,
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 of that for me. Not because I’m chasing big waves or ticking off another “hobby milestone”… but because it forces a kind of stillness you can’t fake. You’re out there,
A funny thing happens when I stop trying to be productive. Read More »
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 rhythm of reporting. And for creatives, that matters. Because most of the people I work with don’t have neat, predictable months. They have: So when someone says, “It’s just quarterly
If your work comes in waves, your admin can’t stay on an annual timetable anymore. Read More »
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 suddenly someone says, “Your year-end is coming up.” And your stomach drops. Because year-end has a way of turning vague money worries into loud ones: I’ve worked with creative professionals
Year-end shouldn’t feel like a fire drill. Read More »
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
I was delighted to have been asked to speak at the Visit Somerset AGM yesterday. Read More »
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 verification — and it was easy to see why. The email reminder to confirm PSC identity looks almost identical to the one reminding you to confirm officer identity. It’s very
⚠️ Companies House PSC Identity – Easy to Miss Read More »