Growing your business

What are unsecured and secured business loans and how do they work?

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.

Changes to off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020

New IR35 rules will affect any contractors working through a Personal Service Company, Recruitment Agencies, and all Large and Medium-sized end clients.

News and opinion

Crunch software updates: Introducing Ada, the new Crunch platform

Crunch are excited to reveal the latest improvements to our online accounting software and introduce our new platform - Ada, in honour of Ada Lovelace!

How to find clients as an electrician

For electricians and other tradespeople whose construction careers often live and die by word-of-mouth, struggling to find work can be especially difficult.

HMRC teething problems with MTD

HMRC has experienced a number of issues which has lead to some delays and difficulties. Here's how things stand with MTD for VAT.

Limited company

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.

Is my contract inside or outside IR35?

If HMRC decide your contract is inside IR35 it can be a costly and time consuming. We look at the best ways to ensure you're not caught out.

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.

Employment law

Gender, ethnicity and executive pay gaps and gender pay gap reporting

In 2015, the Equality Act 2010 was amended to require employers to reveal details of their gender pay gap. What what this mean for business?

How to build a website for your small business

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.

Employment law

Shared Parental Leave (SPL) explained

Parents can share up to 50 of 52 weeks statutory maternity leave and 37 of 39 weeks statutory maternity pay, we'll explain shared parental leave and pay

Employment law

Internships – a good opportunity or a waste of time?

Are internships a beneficial experience for both Employers and graduates, or potentially unethical exploitation? Here we look at what they offer.

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 is a director’s loan account?

This article will cover exactly what a director’s loan entails, the guidelines to abide by, and your tax obligations. This way you will avoid any, albeit unintentional, illicit activity. Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything you need to know about director’s loan accounts with as little waffle or jargon as possible.

Government consultation on off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020

Crunch's summary of the government's further consultation on how the proposed reforms to the IR35 rules for the private sector will be implemented.