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Testimonials

""Thank you Russell for your patience, approachability, friendliness and total professionalism""

by  Christine Kowal Post, Sculptor, East Sussex - website



""It is great not to have to worry about the Inland Revenue; Russell's work was worth every penny of the fee; and the fact that he is happy to answer queries as part of an overall fee adds to the feeling of support when you need it.  Highly recommended""

by  Nick Cass - website



""I am really glad I was introduced to this consultancy as it certainly took out the anxiety of doing my tax return and enabled me to concentrate on my painting.  Russell is the most helpful and down to earth accountant you are likely to meet!""

by  Evelyn Kharag - website



""Russell's accountancy package for a set fee is great because you can see in advance what you'd get and how much it'll cost you""

by  Helen Thomas - website



""Russell's approach to our accounting needs was professional and efficient, and he paid particular attention to the idiosyncrasies of our organisation""

by  Alan Pergusey, Leeds Sculpture Workshop



""Russell Smith has been a highly efficient and clear advisor about my tax situation.  Having an accountant who responds to the highs and lows of being an artist with support and hlep rather than incomprehension is of great benefit to my peace of mind""

by  Louise Cattrell, Artist



""I was very happy to find somebody to take care of my tax return and found Russell Smith reliable and very much worth my while.  This is an accountant who understands small businesses and carries out work in a thorough, professional manner, with a personal touch""

by  Dominic Pote, photographer- website



""Russell provides a professional, efficient and informative service that enables me to concentrate on my business development.  He understands the nature of working as an artist in the public realm and takes the worry and pain away from this necessary process""

by  Antonia Stowe, Visual artist - website



""I only wish I'd found this service a couple of years ago, using Russell Smith's accountancy service has been a great relief to me.  I no longer need to worry about the end of year tax nightmare.  it's given me the confidence to take selling my work more seriously, and feel more like a credible, professional artist.  The price is perfect, the info provided is informal and clear.  All I need to do now is to to sell more paintings""

by  Francesca Hudson, Artist



""I don't do numbers, but Russell does.  Thank goodness!  He does all my books, tax returns - the lot!  He's great value, but also at the end of the phone answering clearly and simply should I have any questions at all regarding my graphic design business.  He has the top recommendation from me!""

by  Mandy Norman, Graphic Designer, London



""Treads the line between friendly and professional service with aplomb""

by  David Thompson, filmmaker



""You explain everything so clearly, you make it seem to simple, you take all the hassle out of it and at the end of the day you saved me money!""

by  Judy Merchant



""The thought of my first tax return filled me with panic but since my first visit to Russell I've been totally calm about it.  I now have an organised system of spreadsheets, which tell me how much tax I owe throughout the year so I can make sure I have saved enough, and the actual return was mere blip in my frantic life!  I highly recommend Russell as he is so friendly and helpful""

by  Lucy Gibson - website



""Like many creative people I have a complicated financial life to say the least, with income coming from lots of different areas.  Russell is totally unphased by this and brings order to my chaos.  It's not just money well spent, it's peace of mind"."

by  Emma Bolland, Visual Artist



""Yippeeee....Russell provides fabulous stress relief from the ravages of the Revenue.  One to one service and no grimmace.  I've enjoyed it!""

by  Janek Schaefer, musician - website



""Thanks Russell for your accountancy services.  Being an arts practitioner needs a specialist type of approach to finance.  I appreciate your effecient, respectful and friendly attitude to me and my business"."

by  Ishtar, performance artist - website



""Thanks for saving me about two weeks of stress""

by  Hannah Lobley



""From the very fist meeting Russell's professionalism and patience have been outstanding, at no point have I felt unable to ask questions or seek advice.  For an arts company that is growinglike ours it has been a massive relief to know that an area of our business that we are not expert in is being so competantly handled""

by  Paul Osborne, Yew Tree Arts



""Russell made my first tax return seem easy and completely uncomplicated, without him I think I really wouldn't have managed to complete everything in such a manageable and understandable way""

by  Tracey Oldham



""I found Russell's service very helpful and efficient, and unlike previous experiences with accountants, was particularly helpful with queries about my finances and how to best tackle them"."

by  Kate Brundrett



""As a start-up creative agency, having Russell on board as our accountant and tax specialist has been pivotal to our success.  His pro-activity has ensured that we can focus on delivering brilliant work for our clients, rather than worry.  We would have no hesitation in recommending Russell's services"."

by  Rob Fowler & Lisa Gardiner, Wonder Associates Ltd



""Nothing was too much for Russell and his team, they have been invaluable in
giving me peace of mind and good advice.  More than just your average accountants"
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by  Emma Bearman, Cultivate Ltd