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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?
Find out what help is available for small businesses, gig workers, and the self-employed.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
Child Benefit is a benefit payable to someone responsible for a child under the age of 16, or 20 if they’re in full time education. There are a few things to be aware of which we’ll take a look at in this article.
When you decide to have a baby, you'll be entitled to some working-benefits, depending on the type of work you do. We take a look at maternity leave and pay
Some dismissals can be fair if the employer follows their disciplinary procedures correctly, but some dismissals are automatically unfair.
Making the decision to hire employees is a big one for any small business, so it's good to weigh up the costs, so you're aware of how much you're looking at
Discover how a press release is set out, and what information the recipient is expecting to get out of it. Copy and edit our free press release template!
It’s essential to make sure that you keep your personal and business banking separate, so you’ll usually need a dedicated business bank account.
Understanding and managing your cash flow is a vital part of running a successful business. Here are some helpful tips, plus a handy Cash Flow Forecaster.
Most business owners will have their domestic business travel sussed, but international business travel has a few quirks you need to know about.
What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible.
A quick explanation of each of the small business taxes you’re expected to pay as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
Social media is increasingly being used by companies as well to share information and network with colleagues, the public- and this can also cause problems.
Thinking about closing your limited company? This article will explain the two main options - informal strike of or members' voluntary liquidation.
Find out what's actually on a Limited Company Statement of Financial Position (formerly referred to as a Balance Sheet), and why you might need one.
Using these advisory fuel rates, you can calculate what percentage of the business mileage rate applies to fuel and calculate the VAT on that element.
We explore your pay and wages, cuts to pay and unauthorised deductions to give you the low-down and how it might affect you.
What are your options when you are working as a contractor? We take a look at the pro's and con's of both agency work and finding clients directly.
Holiday pay should now include payments for regular overtime and regular commission. We look at how to calculate your or your employee's holiday pay.
A locum doctor can provide work under a variety of different guises, including as a limited company. We take a look at the pros and cons.
If the time has come to close your business, there's a tax efficient method called a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation - or an MVL for short.
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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