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Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Starting out
So you’re ready to go it alone, but what company set up is best for you? What tax implications do you need to be aware of? And just how do you come up with the right name? We’ve got the guidance you need.
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Starting a limited company
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Freelancing for beginners
by Nick Chowdrey
Becoming self-employed – 13 things to consider before going freelance
Thinking about leaving your job and becoming self-employed? Ask yourself these questions first to help you decide if this is the right career move for you.
Crunch Chorus Stories: Vicki Jakes, Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant
Vicki Jakes – a freelance digital project and marketing consultant – opens up about going self-employed, the challenges she's faced and her future goals.
What is the Supervision, Direction, or Control test and how does it affect travel and subsistence expenses?
If you work through a personal service company, then you need to understand how Supervision, Direction, or Control affects travel and subsistence expenses.
How to quit your job
Ready for pastures new? Before you tell the boss exactly where to go, read our top tips on how to quit your job the right way.
Time off for Dependants – Family Emergencies
Did you know that in many circumstances employees now have the right to take time off work to deal with an emergency involving someone who depends on them?
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.
Making the move from permanent to contracting? Consider this checklist
The decision to jump from a permanent ship to a freelance raft isn’t one best taken in haste. Here's what you should ponder before taking the plunge.
How to register as self-employed
Planning on registering yourself as self-employed? Here are the boxes you need to tick to make sure you stay in HMRC’s good books.
Work stress – how to deal with it when self-employed
Sometimes it seems the to-do list is never ending. And a never-ending to-do list often leads to stress. Here's what you can do to help yourself cope with stress as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
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.
What is a freelancer and how do you become one?
With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, what skills should they have, and how do you become one?
Do you call yourself a consultant or a contractor (and why does it matter)?
What the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and your pay. Here's an explanation of the differences.
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. National Insurance is great. It builds up your state pension entitlement and helps pay for the NHS and other welfare services.
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.
Want to break free(lance)?
Want to break free...lance? Learn about escaping your boring job, breaking free and going freelance with lessons from five Queen bangers.
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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