We have worked with a wide range of clients within the TV & Film industry for over 20 years and if there’s one thing that we can say with certainty it is that the industry is constantly changing, with ever increasing pressure to cut costs whilst at the same time maintain a high level of production.
Managing your freelance career is challenging; but when then also dealing with both the contractual and financial aspects of your business, it can be very stressful indeed.
That’s where Blue Skies can help…
How can Blue Skies help you better manage your finances?
Let’s be honest; managing your finances has never been harder than it is right now. From economic uncertainty, changes in the TV & Film industry and cost of living increases, things can get difficult to manage very, very fast.
That’s why the Blue Skies team doesn't just work with you on your tax & accounts (although we do that very well!), we also work with you in all other areas of your financial wellbeing to ensure your position stays as strong as possible for as long as possible.
This includes:
Constantly reviewing your business setup and making recommendations on how you can make changes to not only save money, but save you precious time to focus on your business and your career.
Maximising your wealthcare through:
Working with you to correctly allocate costs and reduce your tax burden
Find the most effective route for your business to take to maximise your profits
Rate negotiations & contract negotiations to make sure you get the best earnings possible for your next project
Offering full-service business development support to make sure you continue to grow professionally as well as financially
Whether you’re a business or freelancer, we know the industry well
We know better than most how demanding the Film & TV industry can be. Each production company has its own way of working with freelancers and businesses and trying to navigate this landscape can be challenging.
It also means that mistakes can be costly.
Missing a tax deadline or failing to stay up to date with the latest HMRC changes can unfortunately have a big impact on your overall profits.
More so, some companies require forms from HMRC or evidence of self-employment before you’re even able to begin working. Failure to provide these can result in losing contracts and can set you back financially.
Our team work with you to understand what it is that you need for each job and ensure that you come equipped with everything you need to put your experience and skills to work.
Whether it be an LP10, W-8BEN or a certificate of residency, we’ll have it covered so that you can focus on what you do best.
The Blue Skies process
Everyone needs something different from their accountant.
That’s why at Blue Skies your journey will start with a no-obligation phone consultation to discuss your current and future needs as well your financial & career goals.
From there, we will offer you a fully bespoke service tailored to your exact needs. We are 100% transparent with our costs (meaning there aren’t any hidden ones!) and our services, so you know exactly how we will work together from day one.
Once we’ve agreed on how we can help you professionally and financially, we’ll send you our onboarding information to help you understand more about what we can do for you and the next steps.
Then, once you’re ready, we’ll introduce you to the Blue Skies team who will be helping you every step of the way throughout the year. This will consist of a lead accountant and a support team.
Based in London?
We are available to meet in selected locations throughout central London.
To find out more about our services and how we can help you, contact us on 01767 699996 or at thecrew@blue-skies.tv for a free consultation.