Do I need an accountant to file my R&D tax credits? 

Do I need an accountant to file my R&D tax credits? 

Updated 13th July 2025 As a creative business owner, you know better than anyone the level of innovation and experimentation your industry requires. This is the exact business model that R&D tax credits were designed to reward.  While R&D claims can be hugely...
Is it easy to switch to Xero?

Is it easy to switch to Xero?

Updated 24th March 2025 For any creative there comes a point when your need to focus on the finances grows, as one of our fab clients coined it, “the shit gets real”. At that point it’s vital you have a tech solution that you can use alongside your accountant or...
Can I get help from the government to cover maternity pay?

Can I get help from the government to cover maternity pay?

Updated 19th March 2025 It’s been a while since we have spoken about maternity pay and we thought that it is the ideal time update this blog. So you know what your obligations are as a business onwer if your employee is expecting in 2025. You’ve just found out...
Expert Accounting Tips to Grow Your Photography Business

Expert Accounting Tips to Grow Your Photography Business

Turning your talent for photography into a successful business is a very exciting prospect, but it involves more than simply capturing great-looking photos. To really grow your business and make it last, you need to get a handle on the financial side of things too....
Do I have to pay my employees sick pay?

Do I have to pay my employees sick pay?

Updated 27th February 2025 Whether it’s strep, sniffles or the stomach bug, we all get sick. As a business owner, you have to juggle both the wellbeing of your team and your business, and while you’re happy for an employee to take all the R&R and ibuprofen they...
A Guide To Starting and Growing Your Creative Agency

A Guide To Starting and Growing Your Creative Agency

Starting a creative agency is a rewarding artistic journey.  It’s a very exciting prospect to think about your new life, filled with tasks like creating new branding, meeting new people, working on your craft or throwing a fun launch event. And not to burst any...