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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
How much should I charge clients?
How much should I charge is one of the first questions freelancers ask themselves. We explain how to calculate your day rate.
Tax rates, thresholds, and allowances for 2018/19
The UK has many different tax rates affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.
How do I set up a Limited Company?
With your own limited company you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
Co-working spaces: The future for freelancers?
Co-working spaces remove the isolation of working from home and the distractions of working in a crowded coffee shop. Are they the future for freelancers?
VAT registration and reporting explained – and what rate of VAT applies?
Although the ins & outs may be tricky to grasp for first-timers, the sooner you get your head around the HMRC VAT system the sooner you can benefit from it.
Crunch Chorus Stories: Ruth Bradshaw, Transformational Energy Coach and Animal Communicator
Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.
Webinar – The What, When, and Why of Self Assessment – October 2018
Self-employed and stumped by Self Assessment? Our Deputy Head of Accounting Lucinda Watkinson joins host Ben Schaefer to explain everything you need to know.
Self Assessment Q&A for Hermes drivers
Missed our Self Assessment webinar for Hermes drivers? Don't worry, the recordingis available to view - we also recorded a Q&A to answer your questions.
Freelancers and Coffee – why the love affair?
How and why do so many freelancers end up turning into obsessed coffee lovers? What is it about coffee that suits the self-employed life? We take a look.
What is a director service address and why do I need one?
As anyone is able to see the director service address on the public record, many people prefer to provide an alternative to their home address.
What is Pension automatic enrolment (PAE)
The government introduced pension automatic enrolment (PAE), also known as auto-enrolment, in order to encourage more people to save for their retirement.
How to set up a home office (without breaking the bank)
Setting-up a home office may seem like a big task, but it doesn’t have to set you back big bucks. Read our top tips to setting up on a tight budget.
Written Statements, contracts, and changing terms in your contract
If the change to your contract of employment is forced on you without agreement, you may be able to make a claim at Employment Tribunal.
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.
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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