EOP members are invited to join Spike Island Associates and Stephanie Pettitt from Equation Accounting for an exclusive webinar designed for freelancers and creatives looking to take control of their finances. This session will help you navigate the financial side of your creative business with greater knowledge, understanding and motivation. Stephanie will share practical insights and tools, giving you a clearer understanding of how to set up, manage and understand your finances. The session will cover:
- Aligning your financial goals with your creative vision – learn how to create purposeful financial goals that reflect your values and ambitions, helping you stay motivated and focused on what matters most.
- Discover how to organise your business finances with online tools and software, so you can track expenses, manage income, save for and file your taxes and make informed financial decisions.
- Sole Trader vs Limited Company – what's right for you? Are you confused about which business structure suits your needs? We'll break down the pros and cons to help you make the right choice.
- Self-assessments for freelancers – gain a greater understanding of some of the fundamental elements of self-assessments for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in the creative industry.
- Navigating tax deadlines – avoid last-minute stress by staying ahead of important tax deadlines, with tips to ensure you're prepared.
After Stephanie’s presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask general questions about the tools and advice provided. However, due to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering), attendees will not be allowed to share their personal details or specific situations during the session. For people in need of more specific financial advice, Stephanie is kindly able to offer free 10-minute consultations for attendees of the workshop. Details on how to book will be shared afterwards. The session will be streamed via Zoom and live captioning will be available. It will be recorded and available online for attendees until Monday 26 January 2026. Stephanie will also share a resource pack with key info and links. About Equation Accounting Stephanie Pettitt is director of Equation Accounting and a Money-Mindset-Coach who specialises in helping freelancers, creatives and small businesses achieve financial clarity. Stephanie is not your average accountant, as financial coach, and underwater photographer, Stephanie brings together a unique blend of skills that enable her to provide comprehensive, integrated accounting – designed with freelancers and creative businesses in mind. Equation’s mission is to make accounting accessible and affordable, streamlining accounting processes for an effortless workflow, providing valuable insight and helping you gain understanding your finances. Stephanie is passionate about helping small businesses and she's excited to share her fifteen years of experience, knowledge and expertise with you in this upcoming financial workshop. www.equationuk.co.uk
Access Needs
If you have any access requirements that you'd like to discuss, or if there's anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you, please email associates@spikeisland.org.uk This is a private event for current members of EOP and is programmed by Spike Island Associates for the Kaleidoscope Network. Find out how to join EOP HERE The Kaleidoscope Network is a collaboration between Spike Island (Bristol), Eastside Projects (Birmingham), Primary (Nottingham), The NewBridge Project (Newcastle) and Bloc Projects (Sheffield). Formed in response to a need for mutual support, the network has come together as a way to share resources, increase what each partner is able to offer and create new connections between communities of artists. Membership of any of the above organisations automatically makes you part of the Kaleidoscope Network.
