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...
Budget Best Practices for Your Creative Business

Budget Best Practices for Your Creative Business

Budgeting might not be the most glamorous part of running a creative business, but it’s definitely one of the most important. Without a clear understanding of what you have to spend, it won’t be long until you find yourself in a very sticky situation,...
Is Bookkeeping Easy to Learn?

Is Bookkeeping Easy to Learn?

Bookkeeping may seem somewhat complicated at first, especially if you’re a creative business owner more attuned to inventive ideas and blue sky thinking than figures on a spreadsheet. However learning the bookkeeping basics can be more straightforward than you think...
What is Cash Flow and Why Does it Matter to My Business?

What is Cash Flow and Why Does it Matter to My Business?

Update on 31st January 2025 We often speak to businesses who are frustrated that they’re profitable but have no cash…’how come I have to pay tax if I’ve got no money?’, sound familiar?  In this blog we’re going to look at why cash is king, what is cash flow and how...
Do I Need An Accountant If I Have Xero?

Do I Need An Accountant If I Have Xero?

Updated 10th January 2025 We couldn’t even begin to fathom how many times we have heard this question. In fact, in the UK alone, people type (verbatim) “Do I Need An Accountant If I Have Xero?” into the search bar fifty times a month on average. It’s fair to say that...