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A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
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Unsure of the difference between cash-flow and capital? Business jargon can often be complicated, especially if you're just getting started. We've compiled a glossary of some often-used business and accounting terms and provided easy to understand definitions, with links to further info where appropriate.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
SWOT is a very common process used for planning - it's not perfect though. What other methods can you use?
If you're self-employed, you may spend a lot of time thinking about your objectives and goals for the future. We look at the ways you can achieve them.
Public Liability Insurance won’t cover you retrospectively, so you should have it in place as soon as you start to interact with members of the public.
How do you know when you might be needing more assistance and advice? We take a look at the ways in which you can find out if you need more help.
This handy checklist will help you understand what to look out for when arranging insurance cover as a contractor.
Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it. If you don’t have an understanding of why businesses fail, your startup is doomed.
All visitors from Crunch who complete the free online legal health check will get access to unlimited free legal documents from Lawbite for eight weeks.
Landlord's permission is necessary when you're running a business from a rental property, but they can’t say no without a ‘reasonable’ justification.
Jo Fortune of Lawbite explains how UK SMEs are struggling due to reluctance to get better legal cover, and how doing this can save your business money.
How long does trademarking a company last? How much does it cost? What's the difference between trademarking a company & registering one? All this and more.
Here are six important lessons from Alan Partridge for small businesses - some funny, some tragic. Oooh, it's a good list...
Storytelling to sell really isn’t anything new. Successful brands have always told stories about themselves. Create better content today!
From grammar-checkers to spoiler-blockers, we show you six handy apps for freelance writers. Spend more time looking for more work. Or watching Netflix.
Some clients insert non-compete clauses into contracts, curbing your freedom to work. But you don’t need to be held captive. We explain without the jargon.
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.
If you fancy throwing your hat into the ring for certain Government contract jobs, you'll need some form of security clearance. We explain all.
There are some simple ways of estimating what a business is worth that won’t leave you pulling your hair out.
However large your workforce, being aware of how the holiday season affects your employees is important.
We reveal the most ridiculous and unimaginative gifts ever received - plus a look into how to make your work Secret Santa more exciting this year.
As a freelance or locum doctor, you are effectively now a business. Discover how to get booked and get the rates you deserve.
The chances are slim, but accidents happen. Make sure you're prepared with our free business continuity plan template.
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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