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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Managing your money
Everyone wants to make sure they're bringing home as much of their pay as they can - whether you need money-management tips to tax guidance, we can help.
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Limited company business expenses
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Self Assessment
by Calum Morrison and Nick Chowdrey
What help is available for small businesses, gig workers, and the self-employed affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The government has announced financial measures to support businesses through the Covid-19 emergency. There's support for certain employees, businesses and self-employed.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Guide for Employers
There have been a number of important changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJSR Furlough). Our guide explains what's changing and how to claim.
Getting your contracting business ready for IR35 in the private sector
The government is introducing major changes to IR35 legislation in April 2021. What do contractors need to do to ensure they're ready for the new rules?
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – guide for the self-employed
We've put together this guide to help you make a claim on the government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme aimed at sole traders and partnerships.
Can IR35 contractors still work through a limited company?
The government’s reform of IR35 rules is forcing many contractors operating personal service companies to review their options.
Free Open Banking feeds available with Crunch
Upload bank transactions in a flash with Crunch's simple and secure Open Banking feeds, with established links with several of the UK's biggest banks.
Can I claim a virtual Christmas party as a business expense?
If you're a director of a limited company, you can claim up to £150 as a business expense for a Christmas party. There are some strict rules, though.
Small Business Survival Checklist – Stay Afloat In Emergencies
A handy, jargon-free checklist to prepare you for when times take a turn for the worse.
Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan Scheme – guide to the scheme and making a claim
The Coronavirus Business Bounce Back Scheme is designed to provide quick access to cash . We've put together this guide to help you make a claim
Brexit: Get Your Business Ready – What The Self-Employed Need To Know And Do
The UK is leaving the European Union (EU). What does this mean for freelancers, contractors, and small businesses - make sure your business is ready.
What is bookkeeping and why does it matter?
Bookkeeping is the art of recording your financial information so that you can keep track of your incomings and outgoings. It can be a delicate process, but once you've mastered it, you'll have full control of your finances.
Crunch’s guide to the new government Job Support Scheme
The government have announced the Job Support Scheme to protect viable jobs in businesses who face lower demand over the winter months due to COVID-19.
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
Further expansion of the Job Support Scheme to cover businesses that remain open, as well as support for the self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to invoice your clients
You've pitched, landed the job, delivered your work...and now it's time to get your money. But how do you do that? Luckily, help is at hand! We give you the lowdown on what your invoice should include as well as links to handy free templates and software.
Oh, Snap! We’ve got a free receipt scanning app to record expenses!
With Snap, our new receipt scanning app all you have to do is take and upload a photo of the receipt or invoice for an expense.
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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