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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
Immigration Guide – How to recruit from outside the UK from 2021
From 1 January 2021, all non-British/Irish nationals will require a valid immigration status/visa to live, work, and study in the UK.
Best LinkedIn profile tips for freelancers and the self-employed looking for work on LinkedIn
From choosing the best LinkedIn profile picture to nailing your headline, our tips will help freelancers and the self-employed find work on LinkedIn.
UK Tax rates, tax thresholds, tax bands, and tax allowances for the 2020/21 and 2019/20 tax years
There are many different tax rates in the UK affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.
How to deal with late payment excuses
Breaking down four of the main late payment excuses you will hear when running your own business, and what you can say and do to overcome them.
How to set up a limited company
We show you how to set up a limited company so you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
Five signs it’s time to switch accountants (and how to do it!)
Is your accountant better at invoicing you than looking after your accounts? Here are the top five signs you need a new accountant.
Coronavirus: Tips for working from home if you decide to self-isolate
The NHS recommends you self-isolate for a period of 14 days and work from home if you believe you have coronavirus, but how do you stay productive?
Free tools and resources to help the self-employed via Crunch Chorus
When you join Crunch Chorus you’ll get access to free business guides, self-employed meetups, an invoice generator, late payment letter templates and more.
Company year end accounts checklist for limited companies
A company year end can be a daunting undertaking for first-time limited company directors. However it needn't be the end of the world. Here's what you need to know to get your year end accounts sorted.
Generate leads for your small business – the ultimate checklist
Even self-employed veterans can struggle to generate small business leads. Here's a checklist of how small business can get in front of the right people.
The value of bookkeeping software for small businesses
Bookkeeping software may not be able to make bookkeeping fun, but it can definitely make it much easier. Here's a few ways how.
What you need to know about the PSC register
Since June 2016, UK companies have been required to maintain a PSC register of decision-makers. We explain what you need to do to stay compliant.
How to build your brand and tell your story
Successful brands have always told stories about themselves, but how do you tell your story and build your brand? Create better content today!
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 meet the rules.
Save your bacon with our free business continuity plan template
The chances are slim, but accidents happen. Make sure you're prepared with our free business continuity plan template.
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
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