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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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
How can I improve my cash flow, and what should I do in a cash flow emergency?
Understanding and managing your cash flow is a vital part of running a successful business. Here are some helpful tips, plus a handy Cash Flow Forecaster.
Foreign business travel: expenses and allowances explained
Most business owners will have their domestic business travel sussed, but international business travel has a few quirks you need to know about.
Self-employed National Insurance explained
What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible.
Small business taxes – what you need to know
A quick explanation of each of the small business taxes you’re expected to pay as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
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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