Artisan Accountant & Co

Artisan Accountant & Co Artisan Accountant & Co offers small to medium sized businesses with accountancy and bookkeeping services.

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Being a mum of 2 and running 2 businesses can get super busy! I’ve learnt the hard way that there’s no quick fixes or sh...
08/06/2026

Being a mum of 2 and running 2 businesses can get super busy! I’ve learnt the hard way that there’s no quick fixes or shortcuts to any of this but over my 10 years of running my business I have developed a few habits that have really helped me to maximise the hours that I do have working.

Take a scroll through this post for 5 key habits that are now part of my everyday and I don’t think I could do business without.

If you’re struggling with focus or productivity then hopefully one of my habits may inspire you. But I’d also love to hear what you do to manage the juggle? What are you top tips??

🌞 The government has just announced the Great British Summer Savings - a temporary reduced VAT rate of 5% (down from 20%...
28/05/2026

🌞 The government has just announced the Great British Summer Savings - a temporary reduced VAT rate of 5% (down from 20%) on certain family-focused supplies, running from 25 June to 1 September 2026.

If you run a restaurant, café, cinema, theatre, soft play centre, zoo, theme park or similar attraction this affects you, and you need to act before 25 June.

Swipe through this post for more details of what qualifies and what doesn’t, and what action you need to start taking now. You can also find full details on the HMRC website.

The change comes in from 25 June so make sure you’re prepared. Always speak to a qualified accountant or bookkeeper about your specific situation and to get tailored advice.

💬 Does this change affect your business? Drop me a comment below - and feel free to share this post with anyone in hospitality or leisure who needs to see it.

So MTD has begun! And it’s brought with a new set of timescales to manage. I’ve tried to summarise the MTD submissions i...
21/05/2026

So MTD has begun! And it’s brought with a new set of timescales to manage. I’ve tried to summarise the MTD submissions in this single graphic so you can see when you need to submit what information. SAVE this post as a reminder.

If you need to make submissions under MTD please ensure you register this month (if you haven’t already). There are a couple of steps to the process and if you leave it till the beginning of August, you may not be able to submit on time and then you risk a fine.

If you need help managing your responsibilities under MTD then please do get in touch to chat about how I could support you.

With all the talk of MTD don’t forget you still need to do your tax return for the tax year 2025/26.The deadline for sub...
20/05/2026

With all the talk of MTD don’t forget you still need to do your tax return for the tax year 2025/26.

The deadline for submitting this is 31st January 2027 but did you know you can do it now? You don’t need to wait. As soon as the tax year closes you can prepare and submit your return.

The best bit is that you don’t need to pay your tax bill until 31 January 2027. You can pay your bill in installments - just don’t forget to get it paid by the deadline!

If you’ve got any questions then please pop them in the comments.

So another school holiday is done! Another 4 weeks until the next one...The school holidays do feel relentless at times....
24/04/2026

So another school holiday is done! Another 4 weeks until the next one...

The school holidays do feel relentless at times. Just as I feel like I’ve found a rhythm of parenting & business - you know the weeks where work flows, the kids routines are routining, and I have half a chance of finishing a hot cup of tea - another school holiday appears on the horizon. And I have this mantra on repeat: just keep juggling!

This is one of the reasons I run my own business though: to have flexibility and enjoy family time. It’s also why so many of my clients are mums - because they know I get it. If a call needs to be moved because there’s a school assembly or they’re a bit slower at replying at times I totally understand and my approach is always family first.

At the beginning of this year I set myself a goal to take the summer off. And to be honest right now I’m not sure if it’s going to happen but I’m still hopeful.

We’ve got a 2 week holiday booked so that’s time I definitely won’t be logging on - the laptop will be staying firmly at home (my husband will be checking 😆).
And I’m working on other plans to bring some work forward so I can take more time off.

It’s going to mean a busy June & July but hopefully a relaxed & family-focussed August

It’s a cliche to say I know, but being a mum and running a business is definitely a juggle! It has taught me a lot about myself and how to organise my time. I’ll be sharing some more soon about how I organise my days and keep my focus, but I’d love to know from you how the Easter holidays went? Did you survive the juggle? And any tips to help me take the summer off! ❤️

Last month I took myself off for a week for our annual “Business Besties Retreat”. This time we went to Woburn Forest Ce...
20/04/2026

Last month I took myself off for a week for our annual “Business Besties Retreat”. This time we went to Woburn Forest Center Parcs it worked perfectly!

We had time to relax, pop for a swim or a walk in nature and restaurants just there for when we wanted to go out to eat. Of course, we had to go and try even one!

The focus for the week was to work ON our businesses. There was no set agenda but it was time to each focus on what our own business needed and have the opportunity to chat it through, sharing tips & ideas and support.
The main thing I worked on was MTD - trying to fully get to grip on everything it entails and how it will impact my clients. I worked on my processes, packages & pricing and also developed my own knowledge & skills.

The biggest benefit for me from the whole week was taking the space and time to have some reflection and thinking time. It helped me reprioritise and take a step back from the busyness of everyday working mum life.

I also made sure not to just focus on work whilst I was there! I found time to go to the spa for some “me time” plus having fun on the rapids & meals out with my friends.
It was a great mix of work and wellness with some of the best people by my side.

I’m looking forward to doing it again next year, but it’s also reminded me of the importance of taking regular time to work ON my business. How often do you take time to work ON your business? And how do you fit this in - small regular chunks or one big week?

This is something I hear quite a lot from sole traders... they don’t want the extra expense of using a system like Xero....
13/04/2026

This is something I hear quite a lot from sole traders... they don’t want the extra expense of using a system like Xero.

I get it, none of us want to feel like we’re wasting money or spending unnecessarily. But here’s the thing - paying £7 or £16 a month could be saving you a LOT of time. And we all know time = money.

I know - because my clients are proof - that using Xero saves you time each month. This time can then be spent doing other things in your business, and quite likely charged to a client, so making you money.

Spending on subscriptions like this, and outsourcing any work, is a bit of a mindset shift, and it’s a really important one to take if you want to grow your business.

If you need help managing your business finances, and using Xero, then I’d love to help you. As well as offering “done for you” services I also offer monthly support & mentoring packages especially for sole traders and those just starting out. Pop me a message to find out more.

Have an egg cracking Easter 🐣! Hope you have a very fun choctastic day. Who has the most Easter eggs?
05/04/2026

Have an egg cracking Easter 🐣! Hope you have a very fun choctastic day. Who has the most Easter eggs?

As we approach the beginning of the new Financial Year here are some key changes to be aware of that will affect your pa...
01/04/2026

As we approach the beginning of the new Financial Year here are some key changes to be aware of that will affect your payroll and tax from April:
💸 National Minimum Wage increases to £12.71 (for over 21’s)
🤒 Changes to SSP eligibility and family leave

💸 Dividend tax rates increase by 2%
💸 VAT relief for business donations on goods to charities
👷 Construction industry scheme rules tightened

📊 MTD comes in for self assessment (see my previous posts for more details)
💸 Corporation tax late filing penalties increase

Don’t let these changes catch you off guard! Ignorance is not a defence when it comes to HMRC compliance.

Make sure you understand what is changing from 6th April 2026 and how it affects you & your business. Consult your accountant or bookkeeper if you’re not sure. If you need help then pop me a message.

This end of this financial year is fast approaching (5th April!) so now is the time to get things in order so you’re rea...
30/03/2026

This end of this financial year is fast approaching (5th April!) so now is the time to get things in order so you’re ready to close this one out and start the next one.

Take a scroll through this post for 8 actions to take to ensure a smooth transition. If you’ve got any questions on any of these then do let me know. And remember to SAVE this post to refer back to later.

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