Searching For Accountants for Creatives: Finding the Unicorn

Creative professionals come in many stripes.  While many industries clearly identify as creative, creative entrepreneurs can be found in virtually all industries.  Some traditional creative businesses include:

• Videography

• Photography

• Marketing Agencies

• Content Creators

• Film Making/Cinematography

While not all creativity produces profit, generating consistent profit requires creativity.  If you identify as a Creative, then read on to learn why you need financial experts.

What do You Need From Accountants?

Many Creatives struggle with financial stress.  It is not that you are incapable of understanding business financial matters, but it is not a joy for you.  It certainly doesn't give you that creative spark!

Creative industry accountants are little like unicorns.  Hard to find, and when you find one, no one believes you that the exist.  I'm here to tell you that they do.

When you think of an accountant you probably think of the financial basics like bookkeeping and tax returns.  While those are definitely necessary, when looking for an accountant, you need more than that. 

First you need services for creatives that are designed for your unique needs.  Someone that give you advice on tax planning in terms you understand.  Someone that you can help you with business management and make financial decisions.  Lastly, you need someone that understands you and will be your guide.

Creative Businesses Need Tax Planning and Financial Reporting

You need a team of accountants with a wealth of knowledge that can go beyond the basics.  Someone to help prime your business for growth.

Understanding your tax obligations as a creative business owner

Tax time 9s stressful.  But it doesn't have to be!  A good accountant will help you understand your tax obligations and strategies to reduce your taxes.  They should help you plan payment of your tax liability so that there are no surprises come April.  There is no worse feeling than anxiously wondering what that tax bill is going to be.

At Core, our Core Financial Process is designed to minimize your work in business finances, save you time, and minimize your stress.

Services to help you with tax planning and financial reporting for creatives

In addition to our Core Financial Process we offer tax preparation and planning services.  Maybe you are just starting out and don't need a lot of help with your bookkeeping.  Great!  We can still help you minimize your taxes and relieve financial stress.  Our Core Tax Process service offering takes care of the business tax return as well as the business owner tax returns.

For those in between we offer our Core Financial Process Lite, which give you all of the benefits of tax planning with quarterly bookkeeping to help attain your business objectives.

Relationship With Money Matters

Most of us have complicated relationships with money.  Sometimes dysfunctional relationships!  It is important to understand that how you handle your personal finances is how you will handle your business finances.  We work with you to help change your mindset about money and profit.

How having strong relationships with money can help your business grow and succeed

Making a profit is not a bad thing, despite what you may have been taught.  Not all creative efforts are done for a profit, but in order to have a successful business, you must use your creativity.  All great business ideas come from it.

We all bring a lot of financial baggage to our business.  What we were taught at home about money, and our experience with money shape how we approach business finances.  Having a healthy mindset is key to business success.

Advice on how to manage your finances as a creative professional or entrepreneur

We aren't just accountants, we are your financial guide!  All of our services are designed with simplicity in mind.  We want your whole experience with Core to be simple, including the communication.  NO big technical words here!  Our team is friendly, responsive, and helpful.  Our entire goal is to help your business grow and save money with proven outcomes.