Leaving a steady job to become an IT contractor or IT consultant can be hard, but there are steps you can take to make the transition easier.

Freelance copywriter, Suzanne Lindfors, shares her thoughts on juggling freelance work with the demands of parenthood and more.

Going freelance has not only given copywriter Melissa Holloway priceless time with her a family, but also opened doors to a variety of work that she always craved.

This bumper article gives practical tips and advice on how to develop from a freelance newbie into a freelance veteran.

A sole trader is someone who runs their own business as an individual, and is self-employed. Find out more about how it works in this jargon-free article!

It's important to stress-test your small business idea for fatal flaws before you become self-employed. Here at 10 ways to stress-test your idea.

Having a clear plan and building a funnel of potential clients are key to Hannah Searle's approach to making her Interior Designer business a success.

Want to break free...lance? Learn about escaping your boring job, breaking free and going freelance with lessons from five Queen bangers.

As a freelance consultant, you’re now the master of your trade, as well as the master of your own destiny. Here's what you need to know to get started!

Toby Osbourn went self-employed in order to take control of his own financial security. Backed by a strong support network, the gamble has paid off Toby and his business Tosbourn Ltd.

Leaving a comfortable full-time job to go it alone was the "hardest thing" for Jonathan Cottrell, but four years down the line he has no regrets and is excited for what the future holds.

From being made redundant in 2002 to playing a part in the launch of “Boris Bikes”, Nick Lewis gives his insight into becoming a self-employed Web Consultant.

Product Design Consultant and Crunch client John Boyle tells of his self-employed journey so far.

From parting ways with Google to being the maker of his own destiny, Jonas V. Schürmann shares his experience of going it alone in the video games industry.

Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.

As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?

We take a look at how London-based IT Contractor Ronan Moriarty has used our services to keep on top of his bookkeeping and what the future holds for him.

Nick Kirk and Richard Blackwood have worked in the audiovisual industry for years, but were never quite satisfied as employees of a larger company.

We spoke to interior designer and Crunch client Clare Devlin about how freelancing has given her far greater opportunities than her previous employment.

Looking to make your passion your business? Hear out these 10 self-employment tips from small business owners and get the ball rolling!

With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, and what skills should they have?

In no particular order, here are 15 personality traits that, when properly harnessed, can lead you to business success!

Looking to find your gap in the self-employed market? Here's how do you identify your niche among the self-employed community and stress-test your idea.

Planning on registering yourself as self-employed? Here are the boxes you need to tick to make sure you stay in HMRC’s good books.

If you are running a limited company without a shareholder's agreement, you'll want to read on about this important legal documentation and why you need it.

If you're looking to start a business here are all the I’s you'll have to dot, and all the T’s you'll have to cross to give you the best chance of success.|If you're looking to start a business here are all the I’s you'll have to dot, and all the T’s you'll have to cross to give you the best chance of success.

Are you interested in a spot of moonlighting alongside your regular job? Our guide gives you the lowdown on how you can go about this and the pros and cons.

We asked the members of our self-employed community, Crunch Chorus, to share their experiences of starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When you set up a limited company, you’ll need to provide your registered office, your business address, and your service address.

They say that if you’re waiting for the perfect time, you’ll be waiting forever, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to starting your own business.

Thinking about leaving your job and becoming self-employed? Ask yourself these questions first to help you decide if this is the right career move for you.

If you’re an undergraduate and looking at the job market with dread, start taking small steps now to earning an income. Here's how.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!

What can you do if you're made redundant, especially in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic? Don't panic - it could be a great opportunity, here are some options.

You think you may have found the one - but how do you know whether your new prospective business partner is someone to commit to?

As a freelancer, is it best to gear yourself towards being a generalist, or sell your services as a specialist? We put our tuppence in.

Strategic business partnerships give small businesses and startups the opportunity to grow their company. We explore multiple partners and the benefits.

What's the difference between working as a freelancer or working as an agency worker? And what is best for your small business? We take a look.

Freelancers need all the legal advice they can get. Here are six things you need to know (but might be afraid to ask your lawyer).

A comprehensive guide on how subscription-based streaming services like Spotify pay artists, and the other alternatives available.

What's the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and pay! Here's an explanation of the differences.

Talk positively about the great things you've done, and win clients over. Our jargon-free advice on creating a great freelancer portfolio or contractor CV.

If you’ve got a feasible business plan, you might be entitled to a weekly allowance worth up to £1,274 over 26 weeks.

If you’ve landed a job interview, congratulations! Now here are some things you should and shouldn't do while interviewing for a job.

As of our latest data, just a third of people starting a new business with us are female - although that number is quickly growing.

Changes to the benefits system with the introduction of universal credit will mean that the UK’s self-employed workers could lose out on top-up payments in their leaner months. We take a look at the facts and what it could mean for freelancers and contractors.

The decision to jump from a permanent ship to a freelance raft isn’t one best taken in haste. Here's what you should ponder before taking the plunge.

The mission at Explaain is to make it 10 times easier to read the news. Here's how Jeremy Evans built the company from the ground up & his top tips for you.

Continuing our Crunch Chorus Stories series, Melissa McClements shares her experiences of running her own freelance writing business.

Continuing our Chorus Stories series, Shoreham Pottery owner Alice Maplesden shares her experiences of running her own business.

Web consultant and front end developer Jim Callender of CallenderCreates shares his experiences of being self-employed.

Freelance writer, digital editor and social media manager Lauren Bravo shares her experiences of being self-employed with us.

With advances in technology and post production software, it’s becoming easier to take a professional shot. Here's how.

Vicki Jakes – a freelance digital project and marketing consultant – opens up about going self-employed, the challenges she's faced and her future goals.

If you're an aspiring freelance sound engineer, these tips from Phil Hutchins will help you work out where to start and whether the time is right.

Before kids, I had a great career in advertising. And then I fell pregnant. These are the things I've learned about balancing freelancing with parenting.

If you are self-employed, you might think you have a clear answer to this questions. However, it's not as simple as that. We take a look.

Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.