Introduction As we approach the end of another incredible year, it’s time to reflect, celebrate achievements, and set our plans for the future. At Artisan Accountant & Co, we’re proud to work with female led and small business entrepreneurs, and whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a passionate freelancer or a proud business owner who feels...Read More

Financial Tips for Small Business Owners: Navigating Uncertain Times Running a small business is rewarding, but it comes with various challenges, finances being one of them – especially when the geopolitical landscape has gone wild and numbers simply aren’t your thing.  Whether you’re an entrepreneur struggling to keep your small business afloat or a seasoned...Read More

School holidays can be tough on small business owners. Balancing work and holidays can be tricky, especially when you and your team want to take some time off with family. You want to be able to keep the business running smoothly while getting some time out. That’s where hiring a bookkeeper comes in. As a...Read More

You may have received a letter / statement from HMRC in the past few weeks reminding you that your payment on account is due by 31st July. I’m here to shed some light on what a payment on account is so you can understand this aspect of tax compliance. With the July 31 deadline approaching,...Read More

Super Deduction Capital Allowance is ending on the 31st March 2023. Are you the owner of a Limited Company? Have you been thinking about purchasing some equipment, machinery or technology, because if so now is the time to do it. If you make these purchases by the 31st March 2023, you will be making some...Read More

I can completely understand the impact of running a business with what is going on in the world a challenge. But, I thought there are things that we can do that can try and get some kind of normality whether we are in isolation or seen as a ‘key worker’. Here are some steps we...Read More

Do you ever feel as though you wish there was an easier way to do your accounts that would save you time and make it easier for both you and your accountant? Here, are one of the tools that can do just this – a receipt scanning app. What is it? It’s an app that...Read More

A most common question I get asked more recently is whether SME’s should outsource their bookkeeping or keep it in-house. Here are some of my thoughts on this and some guidance. Firstly, ‘What is a Bookkeeper?’ A simplified version is “a person who handles the financial transactions coming in and out of the business”. These...Read More