Tag Archives: creative business

Two business partners having an important conversation about their partnership agreement

The day I stood in court (and what it taught me about being brave)

At the start of this month, I sat in a witness box for the first time in my career. Not writing a report from a safe distance like I used to do years ago at KPMG. Actually there. In court. About to be cross-examined as an expert witness. The case? It started back in April […]

Client relationship MOTs

Client relationship MOTs. Here’s why they’re important (and why we’re having them).

A temperature check, a catch-up, a refining of what we both need from the relationship, these MOTS ensure we’re all happy little choristers singing from the same hymn sheet, all year long.  As you likely know, businesses and lives have a habit of rapidly changing. Demand for your service could suddenly explode, there might be […]

creative business

Been told “creatives don’t do numbers”? Let’s smash that perception.

“You’ve either got a numbers brain or a creative brain.” How many times have you heard that stereotype? It’s one that’s repeated in childhood, in the education system, in life.  Well, we’re here to clear things up once and for all: it’s totally and categorically false. Having worked with so many brilliant, creative business owners […]

How can I help my small business through the cost of living crisis?

Yep, we’re officially in the thick of the cost of living crisis. It’s a nerve-wracking time for many entrepreneurs, with small business owners especially feeling the pinch.  If you’ve had sleepless nights worrying about how you’re going to pay your suppliers or support your staff, we don’t blame you. It’s likely you’ve already looked at […]

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Creatives deserve to feel excited about their finances. Not wary.

Working with the type of brilliant minds we do, we’ve learned, most creative business owners have some trepidation over their finances. There’s a lot they’re unsure about and ultimately it results in them taking a step back from their finances. It means creatives are often undercharging, have a “keep their fingers crossed” attitude to cashflow […]