MTD for ITSA and what it means for you

MTD for ITSA and what it means for you

The big news in the accounting and bookkeeping world is the Treasury’s announcement yesterday that they’re pushing back MTD for ITSA (Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment) and considerably increasing the threshold at which it starts to apply....
My Vision

My Vision

Imagine a world where every creative knows that self-employment is a viable option. A world where every maker knows where to turn for how to get started, what’s required, how to keep going through the tough times, and what they need to know to make the best...
How to make an invoice

How to make an invoice

Congratulations! You’ve made a sale! The only catch is that your customer has asked you to invoice them and you haven’t a clue where to start! You know that you want it to look professional, be clear so as to avoid confusion (and potential late payment),...
How can you pay for that expense?

How can you pay for that expense?

As costs spiral, sometimes out of sight, we’re all considering how we can save money right now. One way I find helpful to look at business expenses is to ask how much sales income do I need to cover this expense? After all, as a handmade product-based business,...
How to choose a business bank account

How to choose a business bank account

Do you have a separate bank account for your creative business or side hustle? If not, why not? Opening a separate bank account means you could: Save yourself time! Save yourself money! Keep your privacy! You must have a business bank account if you’re running a...