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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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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
Limited company business expenses
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Self Assessment
by Calum Morrison and Nick Chowdrey
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 explained in 90secs – Online Accounting, Expert Advice, Real People
At Crunch, our mission is simple: we’re taking the stress out of accounting by reducing both cost & time. Find out more about Crunch with our short video.
What are the benefits of a sophisticated online accounting system?
Why use online accounting software when you can download an Excel spreadsheet for free? Well, the reasons are numerous.
How to complete your first Self Assessment
New to contracting or freelancing? Struggling with filing your first Self Assessment? Our quick guide goes over the basics of what you should do.
What is Employers’ Liability Insurance? What cover is required?
Employers’ Liability Insurance often provokes many questions, not least whether or not you actually need it. We answer the most commonly asked questions.
Scottish Income Tax Rates
New tax rates are due to come into effect on 6 April 2019 for the 2019/20 tax year, affecting income taxpayers resident in Scotland.
What are the tax implications of paying into a personal pension?
You can get pension tax relief on your contributions if they don’t exceed your total gross income, or £2,880 - whichever is lower. Find out more!
How to deal with difficult or unreasonable clients
Spending hours feeling angry or annoyed or stressed is damaging to your health. Wouldn’t your time be better spent working with a supportive client?
Can I claim a 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.
How to close a limited company down – your options
Have you decided to downsize your limited company or do you miss the days of being a sole trader? If so, closing your limited company down might help.
Self-employed pensions: ready for auto-enrolment?
Ministers should consider automatically deducting pension contributions from self-employed workers through the tax system, according to a new report.
How to operate the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) in a limited company
Contractors registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are required to deduct tax from their payments to subcontractors. These deductions are paid by the contractor to HMRC as an advance towards the subcontractor’s tax liabilities.
2018 Budget Highlights – How will it affect the self-employed and small businesses?
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his Budget on 29th October 2018. Here are the main takeaways for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners.
What interest can I charge on late payments?
Want to know what interest you can charge on late payments when working as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner? This article explains what the rules are, and a few ways to get your money from difficult clients. Get paid what you’re owed!
The £3,000 UK Employment Allowance explained
Can your business claim the £3,000 Employment Allowance? Get all the details on eligibility, how much you can claim, and how to claim.
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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