Bookkeepers and accountants are the same thing, right? Wrong. This blog explains the important differences between the two. It is a common misconception that a bookkeeper and accountant are one and the same thing. It is true that they both work with businesses of all shapes and sizes to provide invaluable professional services. Their tasks […]
Being self-employed means complete responsibility for every aspect of your business, finances included. But this raises a common question: do I need an accountant or not? In the second quarter of 2022, there were 4.29 million people self-employed in the UK. Although this is the most recent set of statistics relating to self-employment, there is […]
Trends come and go, especially in photography. What are the top winter wedding photography trends this winter? If you are tying the knot this winter, you will be hiring a professional wedding photographer no doubt. But what photographic results do you want? Follow the latest trends… #1 Social media savvy Weddings are full of photo […]
Portfolios are essential for any creative career. Find out how to make your photography portfolio stand out from the rest. Step 1 – Consider your audience Anyone in a creative industry, photography included, should keep an up-to-date portfolio of their work but that doesn’t mean taking more photos and lumping them all together in a […]
Many people dream of being a professional photographer but just how do you get started? We take a look at how to get started in creating a professional photography business that has all the ingredients of success. EVERY business needs a plan No matter what the business, it needs a plan. This means that as […]
Photography is an interesting and creative skill to have. Photography has changed so much since its invention – you’ll be surprised at just how much it has changed. Until recently, taking photos meant hoping that what you saw in the viewfinder of the camera would be replicated on the printed photo. You took photos until […]
“Think of it: a disability is usually defined in terms of what is missing. … But autism … is as much about what is abundant as what is missing, an over-expression of the very traits that make our species unique,” – Paul Collins, ‘Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism’ Autism (autistic spectrum disorder, or ASD) […]
The vast majority of young families say that their grandparents are their first choice when it comes to looking after their children or other close relatives. If this is a regular occurrence, is paying grandparents for childcare in the UK allowed? Childcare costs are spiralling and with limited financial help available, 97% of families say […]
If you want to become a childminder, you’ll need to know how to go about setting up your business. Find out the basics of how to become a childminder with our great blog. You can also learn more from our childcare courses. Being a childminder is a fulfilling career choice. If its something that appeals […]
Creativity is often overlooked and not given the true value that it deserves. In this blog, we talk about why creativity IS important and how it can help us in all areas of life. Creativity is one of the most important qualities and skills we can have and yet, we don’t value it as we […]