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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
Five things to consider when becoming an IT contractor
Leaving a steady job to become an IT contractor or IT consultant can be hard, but there are steps you can take to make the transition easier.
Freelance on the side: what tax do I pay?
Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!
Crunch client stories: Freelance Medical Copywriter and Healthcare Business Consultant Melissa Holloway
Going freelance has not only given copywriter Melissa Holloway priceless time with her a family, but also opened doors to a variety of work that she always craved.
How to set up a limited company
We show you how to set up a limited company so you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
What is a Personal Service Company?
Usually refers to a limited company, set up to provide the services of a contractor. Find out how you can set one up, and why you might want to.
Find your perfect gig: the ultimate contractor job hunt checklist
Our checklist gives contractors some top tips in securing the perfect projects for themselves. We look at all the things you can do to improve your CV.
Crunch client stories: Web Consultant Jonathan Cottrell
Leaving a comfortable full-time job to go it alone was the "hardest thing" for Jonathan Cottrell, but four years down the line he has no regrets and is excited for what the future holds.
Changes to off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020
New IR35 rules will affect any contractors working through a Personal Service Company, Recruitment Agencies, and all Large and Medium-sized end clients.
Crunch client stories: Web Consultant Nick Lewis
From being made redundant in 2002 to playing a part in the launch of “Boris Bikes”, Nick Lewis gives his insight into becoming a self-employed Web Consultant.
Crunch client stories: Product Design Consultant John Boyle
Product Design Consultant and Crunch client John Boyle tells of his self-employed journey so far.
Crunch client stories: Marketing Director Jonas V. Schürmann
From parting ways with Google to being the maker of his own destiny, Jonas V. Schürmann shares his experience of going it alone in the video games industry.
Crunch client stories: Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas
Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) explained
Parents can share up to 50 of 52 weeks statutory maternity leave and 37 of 39 weeks statutory maternity pay, we'll explain shared parental leave and pay
How to pay yourself as a sole trader and how much to put aside for tax
As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?
Employment Law in the United Kingdom – what differences are there?
There is very little difference in employment law between England and Wales, some differences in Scotland but important differences in Northern Ireland.
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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