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The 50/30/20 Rule: A Simple Strategy for Managing Your Money as a Creative
Managing money as a singer, artist, influencer, or performer can feel overwhelming, especially when your income fluctuates from month to...
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May 1, 20254 min read


National Insurance Basics for Creatives in the UK
If you are a singer, artist, influencer, or performer in the UK and earning money from your creative work, you will need to pay National...
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Apr 24, 20255 min read


How to Create a Monthly Personal Budget That Works for Creatives
Managing money as a singer, artist, influencer, or performer can be challenging. Unlike a regular nine-to-five job with a steady...
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Apr 17, 20254 min read


Foreign Expenses Incurred While Abroad: A Guide for Creatives in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer based in the UK, chances are you travel overseas for gigs, collaborations, content...
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Apr 10, 20255 min read


Foreign Income: A Guide for Creatives Based in the UK
For singers, artists, influencers, and performers based in the UK, earning money from overseas gigs, sponsorships, streaming royalties,...
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Apr 3, 20255 min read


How to Pay Your Taxes as a Creative in the UK
If you're a singer, artist, influencer, or performer earning money from your creative work, you need to pay taxes —but the process can...
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Mar 27, 20254 min read


Payment on Account Basics for Creatives in the UK
If you're a singer, artist, influencer, or performer earning money through self-employment , you may have heard of Payments on Account...
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Mar 25, 20254 min read


Writing Down Allowances (WDA) Basics for Expensive Equipment Purchases: A Guide for Creatives in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer who has invested in expensive equipment , you may be able to reduce your tax bill...
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Mar 20, 20254 min read


Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) Basics for Expensive Equipment Purchases: A Guide for Creatives in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer and you’ve recently spent (or are planning to spend) money on expensive equipment ,...
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Mar 18, 20254 min read


How to Know If You Can Afford an Expensive Equipment Purchase as a Creative in the UK
Investing in expensive equipment can be exciting, whether it’s a new microphone, camera, instrument, or studio setup . But before you...
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Mar 13, 20254 min read


Accounting for Expensive Equipment Purchases: A Guide for Creatives in the UK
If you're a singer, artist, influencer, or performer , investing in high-quality equipment is a crucial part of your career. Whether it’s...
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Mar 11, 20254 min read


Top 5 Money Saving Tips for Saving Your Hard-Earned Income as a Creative in the UK
As a singer, artist, influencer, or performer , managing money can be tricky. One month, you're landing paid gigs, brand deals, or...
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Mar 6, 20253 min read


Accounting for Paid Sponsorships: A Guide for Creatives in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer , you might be earning money from sponsorships, brand deals, or partnerships ....
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Mar 3, 20254 min read


Royalty Accounting Basics for Creatives in the UK
If you're a singer, songwriter, artist, influencer, or performer making money from your work, you might already be earning royalties —or...
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Feb 27, 20254 min read


Accounting Basics for Creatives in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer (a creative) making money from your creative work, it’s time to think about...
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Feb 25, 20254 min read


Why Every Singer, Artist, Influencer, or Performer Needs a Rainy Day Fund (and How to Build One Easily)
Freelance life is unpredictable . One month, you’re booking gigs, selling art, or landing brand deals. The next, things slow down, and...
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Feb 19, 20253 min read


How to Submit Your Income Tax Return as a Creative in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer earning money from your craft, HMRC wants to know about it . If you’re...
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Feb 17, 20253 min read


Why Being a Sole Trader Works for Many Creatives in the UK
If you’re making money from your music, art, or content, you’ve probably wondered whether to stay a sole trader or set up a limited...
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Feb 13, 20254 min read


Value Added Tax (VAT) for Creatives: Do You Need to Register, and What Does It Mean?
If you’re a singer, songwriter, artist, influencer, or performer making money from your craft, you’ve probably heard about VAT. Maybe...
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Feb 10, 20253 min read


Are You Missing Out on Tax Deductions? A Guide on Allowable Expenses for Creatives in the UK
If you’re a singer, artist, influencer, or performer , chances are you’re spending money to make money. The good news? Many of those...
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Feb 6, 20253 min read
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