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
Royalty Audits: The Money Creatives Don’t Realise They’re Missing
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
Why Creatives Need a Niche Accountant — And What That Really Means
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
The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes Musicians Make (And How to Avoid Them)
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
Volunteering in your community
Our director, Craig, talks about his journey in volunteering. Zen is pleased to support him in his work. Having been a chartered accountant for many
What Yoga Can Teach Us About Business (7 Simple Ideas)
What Yoga Can Teach Us About Business (7 Simple Ideas) – Our director, Craig, offers some examples:Many of you probably know I’m a qualified yoga
Intentional Time by our Director Craig Williams
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
Can I Pay My Spouse a Wage? The Tax Benefits (and Rules) Explained
If you’re self-employed or run your own limited company and your partner helps out in the business, you might have wondered if you can pay
The truth about grants: When is the right time to apply?
Have you ever considered applying for a business grant but weren’t sure when to start? Many business owners either miss the boat or leave money
When (and how) to hire a Finance Director
You’ve built something solid. The team’s growing, the numbers are bigger, and the decisions carry more weight. With that growth comes complexity, especially when it
Accountant vs Finance Director: What’s the difference and which one do you need?
As your business grows, so does the financial complexity. At some point, you realise that spreadsheets and end-of-year tax prep just aren’t enough. You need
What are business grants?
Looking for ways to boost your business finances without taking on more debt? Business grants could be the solution. Unlike loans, business grants don’t need