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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
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.
Guide To Redundancy and Statutory Redundancy Pay
Being made redundant isn't a pleasant experience for anyone, so what happens next? Are you entitled to any redundancy pay? We take a look.
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.
Could a limited company be the right choice for locum doctors?
A locum doctor can provide work under a variety of different guises, including as a limited company. We take a look at the pros and cons.
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.
Interview tips for freelancers and contractors
If you’ve landed a job interview, congratulations! Now here are some things you should and shouldn't do while interviewing for a job.
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 come up with a great company name
To make naming your company just a little easier, here are some simple, quick methods for coming up with a company name.
How to choose the right business partner
You think you may have found the one - but how do you know whether your new prospective business partner is someone to commit to?
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.
How to protect your identity online
With the proliferation of social media, it’s easier than ever for scammers to steal your identity. Here are a few tips for protecting your identity online.
Ultimate productivity tips for the self-employed
A compilation of productivity tips that we’ve gathered over the years - for everyone from beginner freelancers to seasoned small business professionals.
How to start a business
Here are all the I’s you'll have to dot, and all the T’s you'll have to cross to get that business going...
Entrepreneurs out of the box: Street food in Brighton
Never to pass up an opportunity to stuff our faces, we have happily munched our way to five of our favourite street food startups in Brighton.
Five tips for graduates going self-employed
If you’re an undergraduate and looking at the job market with dread, start taking small steps now to earning an income. Here's how.
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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