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
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