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A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
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The government has announced financial measures to support businesses through the Covid-19 emergency from 16th March 2020.
Find out what help is available for small businesses, gig workers, and the self-employed.
From 6th April 2020, all new agency workers must be given a ‘key information document’ (KID) before agreeing terms with an employment business or agency.
How do you find work to get the ball rolling as a consultant, and continue to get the kind of clients that will keep inviting you back?
We take a closer look at the differences between unsecured and secured business loans, to help you decide which may be better suited to your business.
We don’t expect there to be many rule changes affecting Crunch clients if there's a no-deal Brexit - unless you trade with customers in the EU. Learn more.
For electricians and other tradespeople whose construction careers often live and die by word-of-mouth, struggling to find work can be especially difficult.
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.
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.
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.
The Conservatives' 'National Living Wage' is not the same as the one proposed by the Living Wage Foundation. We look at the differences.
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.
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.
You've spent weeks on a piece of work and you justifiably want to show it off to prospective clients - what's the best way?
Hiring employees can increase your productivity and help you offer more services to your clients. Here's how to decide what to do.
With the proliferation of social media, it’s easier than ever for scammers to steal your identity. Here are a few tips for protecting your identity online.
A collection of the most righteous put-downs to petty complaints which sent the companies viral. Pull up a seat and enjoy!
Our ultimate business tips guide covers everything from which hand to hold your drink, to the secret tricks that the most successful people swear by.
Having been involved in an identity theft scam on Elance , I've since learnt a few things about the risks of using these freelance marketplaces.
Richard Branson said, “If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you”. Short on ideas? Here’s some inspiration.
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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