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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 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.
The Minimum Wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid work experience
Anyone who is defined as a 'worker' is entitled to a selection of workers rights. We look at the minim wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid experience.
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.
What to do if HMRC ask for proof of your employment (IR35) status
HMRC's recent IR35 email campaign to GSK clients has raised a few eyebrows - but what should you do if HMRC ask for proof of your employment status?
Preparing your business for a no deal Brexit
We don’t expect there to be many rule changes affecting Crunch clients if there's a no-deal Brexit - unless you trade with customers in the EU. Learn more.
Managing your accounts as a freelance musician
Whether you have an accountant or are taking on the books yourself, it's important to be organised, especially if you're planning on making expense claims.
What is VAT reverse charge in the construction sector?
If you’re in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and VAT registered, HMRC are changing how you account for VAT from 1st October 2019.
Open Banking is coming to Crunch
Crunch are always looking to improve our software to make our clients’ lives easier. We're pleased to announce that Open Banking is coming in 2019!
What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax comes into play when you make a profit from selling something you own. The important point to remember is that the tax is calculated on the profit you make, and not the amount you sold it for. As the name suggests, it’s all about the gain! Here's a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
Reduce Brexit uncertainty with a remortgage from Crunch Mortgages
Thanks in part to a turbulent Brexit market and rising competition among lenders, there's never been a better time to get a remortgage.
Crunch Mortgage Monitor – a free service to save you money on your mortgage
Crunch Mortgage Monitor is a free service for Crunch Clients and Crunch Chorus members that checks every day to see if you could save money on your mortgage.
What is Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 105?
FRS 105 is the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to micro-entities in the UK (issued by the Financial Reporting Council ).
What is Child Benefit?
Child Benefit is a benefit payable to someone responsible for a child under the age of 16, or 20 if they’re in full time education. There are a few things to be aware of which we’ll take a look at in this article.
How much does it cost to hire an employee?
Making the decision to hire employees is a big one for any small business, so it's good to weigh up the costs, so you're aware of how much you're looking at
Opening a business bank account – How and why you should do it
It’s essential to make sure that you keep your personal and business banking separate, so you’ll usually need a dedicated business bank account.
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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