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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
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), sickness and fit notes
Unable to work? You are entitled to sick pay from your employer if you meet the qualifying conditions, which are as follows.
Scottish Income Tax Rates and how to check if it applies to you
We explain the tax rates that apply for the 2020/21 tax year, affecting income taxpayers resident in Scotland and how to see if you're affected.
The Crunch Personal Tax Estimator
The Crunch Personal Tax Estimator will help you work out the tax you may have to pay on your personal income, including sole trade income, salary & dividends.
Short-time working and lay-offs (information for employees)
We look at alternative options for employers, instead of changing terms of their employee's contracts or making redundancies.
Grants, startup loans and freebies: financial help for your business
A handy side-effect of the entrepreneurial zeal sweeping the country is that there are now many schemes in place specifically to help small businesses.
How the founder of Freelancer Club built an award-winning startup using only freelancers
Matt Dowling founded the Freelancer Club in 2014 after his own experiences as a freelance photographer highlighted a need for a change.
Time off for dependants – family emergencies and Parental Bereavement Leave
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?
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 Pension Automatic Enrolment (PAE), how does it affect small businesses?
UK employers must provide access to a pension for their eligible workers. Employees can choose to opt out of auto-enrolment if they wish to. Find out more!
Critical illness cover and Income Protection – what business owners need to know
As a contractor or freelancer, you won't have access to Sick Pay if you get ill. Income Protection or Critical Illness Cover could be the solution.
What is a Postgraduate Master’s Loan?
Postgraduate Master’s Loans were introduced by the government to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master’s course.
Can disciplinary or grievance meetings be audio or video recorded?
Neither an employee, nor an employer, has the right to record a meeting – unless both parties agree to the recording. Read more here.
Changing from sole trader to limited company
Think you're ready to move from a sole trader to a limited company structure? Here’s a simple explanation of when to make the transition and what you’ll need to keep in mind, without all the jargon.
Why there’s never a perfect time to start your business
They say that if you’re waiting for the perfect time, you’ll be waiting forever, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to starting your own business.
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.
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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