This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more click here.
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.
Showing 1 - 15 of 413 articles
Directors' responsibilities
by Nick Chowdrey
Off payroll working in the private sector – Crunch submission to Government consultation
Crunch has written a letter to the government including our detailed response to the 34 questions included in the consultation about off-payroll working in the private sector.
Work stress – how to deal with it when self-employed
Sometimes it seems the to-do list is never ending. And a never-ending to-do list often leads to stress. Here's what you can do to help yourself cope with stress as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
Webinar: How will Making Tax Digital affect my business?
How will the upcoming changes to VAT reporting affect you and your limited company? Are you prepared for the changes coming into effect? Our experts give you a jargon-free lowdown.
Small business taxes – what you need to know
A quick explanation of each of the small business taxes you’re expected to pay as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
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.
What is a P11D form?
Confused by P11D forms? Unsure whether you need to file one? Want to avoid the common mistakes? Read our articles and you'll be an expert in no time.
What are the main advantages of a limited company?
Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits associated with setting up a limited company.
Generate leads for your business – the ultimate checklist
Even seasoned self-employed veterans can struggle to generate leads. Here's a checklist of ways your small business can get in front of the right people.
VAT – what is disaggregation (artificial separation) of a business?
Disaggregation is when business owners try to avoid charging VAT by splitting a business to ensure each operates under the VAT registration threshold.
Small Businesses: Applying to HMRC for Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
Small businesses often have to make payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay. If you cannot afford to make such payments, you can ask HMRC to provide an advance payment to help your cash flow.
In sickness and in wealth: Marriage Allowance explained
The new Marriage Allowance policy will allow some couples to potentially save on the amount of income tax they pay.
Changing from sole trader to limited company
Think you're ready to move from a sole trader to a limited company structure? Here’s a simple explanation of when to make the transition and what you’ll need to keep in mind, without all the jargon.
Working from home? What you can and can’t claim as an expense
If you spend time working from home, then depending on the work you do, you might be able to claim expenses back for using your home as an office, either by claiming for office equipment like computers and furniture, or even renting part of your home to your company. We break down the rules.
What is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)?
GDPR is a term all businesses, large or small should be aware of. Here's a jargon-free explanation of what you need to know to ensure you’re ready for it.
Find your perfect gig: the ultimate contractor job hunt checklist
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.
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.
We can help you every step of the way
Join Crunch Chorus
The UK’s leading free micro-business community
50,739 members and counting…
Stay up-to-date with the latest news affecting small businesses, join us at events and network with like-minded people. Access a full range of guides, help articles and videos plus free tools and resources and discounts on Crunch services and products.