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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!
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.
In no particular order, here are 15 personality traits that, when properly harnessed, can lead you to business success!
To make naming your business or company just a little easier, here are some simple, quick methods for coming up with a company name.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We asked the members of our self-employed community, Crunch Chorus, to share their experiences of starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!
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.
Ready for pastures new? Before you tell the boss exactly where to go, read our top tips on how to quit your job the right way.
When you set up a limited company, you’ll need to provide your registered office, your business address, and your service address.
"If there's always biscuits in the tin, where’s the fun in biscuits?" Find out if the decision to turn your hobby into a career is the right one for you.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Arriving at a concrete figure for the number of freelancers is an impossible task. However there are various data sources, here is a rough estimate.
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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