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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
- November 24, 2025
Creative businesses love flexibility. You scale up for a project, bring in the right talent, plug the gaps and keep the...
- Dean Shepherd
- November 21, 2025
If you’re a freelancer in the creative world — whether you’re a designer, videographer, editor, sound engineer,...
- Dean Shepherd
- November 20, 2025
A lot of agencies reach a stage where things start getting bigger. New service lines, a production arm, a training...
- Dean Shepherd
- November 19, 2025
What creative founders need to know before saying “I do” to another studio.
- Dean Shepherd
- November 18, 2025
If you’re a designer, filmmaker, consultant, photographer, copywriter or any other kind of creative turning your sole...
- Dean Shepherd
- November 17, 2025
Some creative business owners get a little carried away each time they have a new business idea and decide to form a...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 28, 2025
Taking on your first employee is a big step. Exciting? Yes. A bit daunting? Also yes. You’re no longer just running...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 14, 2025
If you’ve ever typed a tax question into ChatGPT at 2 a.m. while finishing client edits, you’re not alone. AI is now...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 13, 2025
It’s the question everyone’s asking right now — can AI replace your accountant?
- Dean Shepherd
- October 10, 2025
Every creative agency knows the feeling: you’ve poured hours (and heart) into a project, sent the invoice, and…...
