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For electricians and other tradespeople whose construction careers often live and die by word-of-mouth, struggling to find work can be especially difficult.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
HMRC has experienced a number of issues which has lead to some delays and difficulties. Here's how things stand with MTD for VAT.
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.
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.
We show you how to set up a limited company so you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
Following changes introduced by HMRC in 2017, responsibility for determining your IR35 status depends on whether you work in the private or public sector.
Usually refers to a limited company, set up to provide the services of a contractor. Find out how you can set one up, and why you might want to.
If HMRC decide your contract is inside IR35 it can be a costly and time consuming. We look at the best ways to ensure you're not caught out.
Our checklist gives contractors some top tips in securing the perfect projects for themselves. We look at all the things you can do to improve your CV.
Getting your UK tax status wrong could mean that your worldwide income is subject to UK tax. Find out how to get it right with this jargon-free article.
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.
If relationships with those working for you, or those you're working for, aren't going well, you may need to know more about pre-termination negotiations.
If you’re in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and VAT registered, HMRC are changing how you account for VAT from 1st October 2019.
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.
We're delighted and humbled to announce that Crunch have been nominated for five business awards, and already won a sixth!
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.
In 2015, the Equality Act 2010 was amended to require employers to reveal details of their gender pay gap. What what this mean for business?
Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.
Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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