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Dean Shepherd
A Chartered Tax Adviser and accountant, Dean has been in the accounting profession for over 25 years. Working both in accounting practice and with the UK’s leading tax software providers. Now back to doing what he loves - helping creative professionals take control of their finances, understand their numbers and pay the right amount of tax.
Recent Articles
- Dean Shepherd
- December 15, 2025
It’s a familiar story.
- Dean Shepherd
- December 11, 2025
Most creative business owners don’t ditch their accountant because of one big disaster. They leave because of a slow,...
- Dean Shepherd
- December 10, 2025
Most creative business owners hear about the cash accounting scheme for VAT and think: “Sounds great — I only pay VAT...
- Dean Shepherd
- December 8, 2025
Hitting £90,000 in rolling 12-month turnover is a milestone. A sign your creative business is growing. But it also...
- Dean Shepherd
- December 5, 2025
Some creative business owners are brilliant at bringing ideas to life — but less brilliant at keeping hold of the...
- Dean Shepherd
- December 3, 2025
Engaging Freelancers Based Outside the UK: Do You Need to Worry About Employment Status and Payroll?
Creative agencies increasingly hire global talent. From illustrators in Poland to video editors in South Africa and UX...
- Dean Shepherd
- December 2, 2025
Christmas is a brilliant time for creative businesses — client gifting, team socials, seasonal campaigns, and the...
- Dean Shepherd
- December 1, 2025
For many creative agencies, payroll feels like one of those admin tasks you should be able to handle internally. After...
- Dean Shepherd
- November 26, 2025
There comes a moment in almost every creative business where cashflow gets tight. Maybe a big client paid late, maybe a...
- Dean Shepherd
- November 25, 2025
This month marks the start of a new era of corporate transparency in the UK. Driven by the Economic Crime & Corporate...
