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What is the best system to manage stock for my TCG business?

Spreadsheets get you started. They won’t get you scaled. Quick answer. Use a card-specific platform such as BinderPOS, TCG Sync, Crystal Commerce or Storepass.…

Paul Barnes

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How to Exit Your Agency Without Compromising Your Culture, Wealth, or Peace of Mind

Transitioning away from the day-to-day operations of an agency is one of the most significant milestones a founder will ever navigate. Yet, so many business…

Paul Barnes

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What are the typical running costs of a TCG business?

Know your true cost base and your margins stop being a guess. Quick answer. Beyond stock, budget for platform commission, payment processing, postage and…

Paul Barnes

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What a good finance relationship actually looks like

Most founders have only ever known one version of an accountancy relationship — the transactional one. It's not a deliberate choice on anyone's part; it's…

Paul Barnes

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What is the best way to collect payment for a TCG business?

The right payment mix depends on where and how you sell. Quick answer. Use the platform’s built-in payment for live-selling (Whatnot handles it automatically),…

Paul Barnes

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The tool that your team will actually use is the one that will make your projects profitable

Most of the agencies we work with sell fixed-price work. A website for £20,000. A retainer at £5,000 a month. The client pays an agreed…

David Arden

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What are the Whatnot fees for my TCG business?

Whatnot’s cut has two parts — and the commission you pay depends on what you’re selling. Quick answer. Whatnot takes two cuts per sale:…

Paul Barnes

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Transferring & valuing private stock into the business

How do I transfer and value my private stock into my TCG business? Turning a personal collection into company stock is common — and needs…

Paul Barnes

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Implications of buying TCG stock from overseas

Cheaper stock abroad can be a false economy once VAT, duty and admin land. Quick answer. Importing stock triggers import VAT (manageable via Postponed…

Paul Barnes

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VAT implications of selling outside the UK

Once you ship beyond Britain, the VAT rules change — and so does the paperwork. Quick answer. Goods exported outside the UK are generally…

Paul Barnes

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How to Fix Broken Agency Payroll Operations Without Disruption

Scaling digital agencies frequently outgrow basic, built-in accounting payroll software when undergoing rapid agency growth, resulting in HMRC non-compliance, tax code errors and eroded employee…

Paul Barnes

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What sales channels exist for a TCG business?

Cards sell in more places than almost any other product. Knowing the full mix — and what each one costs you — is half the…

Paul Barnes

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How to calculate the VAT payable under the Global VAT Margin Scheme

Get this scheme right and you only pay VAT on your profit. Get it wrong and HMRC can tax your entire turnover. Quick answer. …

Paul Barnes

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Budgeting: The Key to Agency Success

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective budgeting is crucial for agencies aiming to thrive. This post delves into practical budgeting strategies that will help you…

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The Growth Dilemma: Understanding Agency Challenges and Solutions

In the fast-paced world of agency work, growth is often seen as the ultimate goal. However, as many agency owners discover, the reality of growth…

Graeme Blake

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What is the best accounting software for my TCG business?

The honest answer isn’t a single product — it’s two systems working together, set up around how a card business actually runs. Quick answer. …

Paul Barnes

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Breaking Through Inertia: Strategies for Effective Change Management

In today's fast-paced business environment, managing change effectively is crucial for success. But many organisations face a significant hurdle - *inertia*. This blog post explores…

Caroline Canty

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How to run a highly profitable TCG business

The Margin Game: How to Run a Profitable Card Business The winners aren’t always the biggest sellers — they’re the ones who keep the most…

Paul Barnes

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Beyond Legacy Accounting: How Modern Agency Bookkeeping Unlocks Scaling

Does running your agency feel like you are pushing through an increasingly thick cloud of operational complexity? Many successful digital agency owners reach a distinct…

Paul Barnes

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The Future of Agency and AI: Embracing the Change Before It’s Too Late

Navigating the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer optional for agency owners. With breakthroughs like generative AI and agentic computing reshaping how…

Stuart Brown