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Dean Shepherd

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

Freelancer or Employee? Why Getting This Decision Right Really Matters

Creative businesses love flexibility. You scale up for a project, bring in the right talent, plug the gaps and keep the...

How IR35 Affects Freelancers in the Creative Industry

If you’re a freelancer in the creative world — whether you’re a designer, videographer, editor, sound engineer,...

Should Your Creative Agency Have a Holding Company?

A lot of agencies reach a stage where things start getting bigger. New service lines, a production arm, a training...

Tax and Accounting Implications of Merging With Another Creative Agency

What creative founders need to know before saying “I do” to another studio.

Moving Your Freelance Practice Into a Limited Company: The Tax & Accounting Implications Every Creative Should Understand

If you’re a designer, filmmaker, consultant, photographer, copywriter or any other kind of creative turning your sole...

Transfer of a Going Concern (TOGC): What Creative Business Owners Need to Know About VAT

Some creative business owners get a little carried away each time they have a new business idea and decide to form a...

Hiring Your First Team Member? Here’s What You Need to Know About Auto-Enrolment Pensions

Taking on your first employee is a big step. Exciting? Yes. A bit daunting? Also yes. You’re no longer just running...

The 10 Most Common ChatGPT Tax Myths for Creative Freelancers, Debunked

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...

Can AI Replace Your Accountant? Here’s Why Creatives Still Need a Human One

It’s the question everyone’s asking right now — can AI replace your accountant?

Why Agencies Struggle to Get Paid — and How to Fix It

Every creative agency knows the feeling: you’ve poured hours (and heart) into a project, sent the invoice, and…...

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