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Hiring your first employee
by Nick Chowdrey
Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Growing your business
You're enjoying the self-employed life, and now it's time to grow your business. If you need help increasing productivity, hiring employees or more work, we've got you covered.
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Directors' responsibilities
by Nick Chowdrey
Should I have a company car, van or motorcycle?
Businesses can benefit from a company car, van or motorcycle. Having a mode of company transport can be invaluable for small businesses.
Ultimate business tips for the self-employed
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.
Holidays when self-employed: Can you get away with getting away?
You deserve a holiday - but one in four freelance workers take no annual holiday at all. We explain why you should take a break.
Meet the entrepreneurs behind the world’s biggest Christmas sellers
A look at the inspiring (and often bizarre) events leading to the inventions of the Rubix cube, the hula-hoop and other top toys.
How much should I charge clients?
How much should I charge is one of the first questions freelancers ask themselves. We explain how to calculate your day rate.
Tax rates, thresholds, and allowances for 2018/19
The UK has many different tax rates affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.
How do I set up a Limited Company?
With your own limited company you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
Co-working spaces: The future for freelancers?
Co-working spaces remove the isolation of working from home and the distractions of working in a crowded coffee shop. Are they the future for freelancers?
Crunch Chorus Stories: Ruth Bradshaw, Transformational Energy Coach and Animal Communicator
Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.
Business competition – How to Stand Out from the Crowd
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.
Freelancers and Coffee – why the love affair?
How and why do so many freelancers end up turning into obsessed coffee lovers? What is it about coffee that suits the self-employed life? We take a look.
Making Tax Digital – What is MTD and does it affect me?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the government’s plan to shift tax online. The initial changes will only really affect you if your business is VAT registered.
Where can you go for the best business advice?
We take a good look at the different websites and resources providing useful information to those wanting to go it alone and become self-employed.
Why does everyone hate comic sans?
Using the controversial typeface on your small business’ branding may be a faux pas worth avoiding. Here's why so many people hate Comic Sans.
What is Pension automatic enrolment (PAE)
The government introduced pension automatic enrolment (PAE), also known as auto-enrolment, in order to encourage more people to save for their retirement.
Tools and resources
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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