Starting out

I’ve been overpaid! What should I do?

If you have been accidentally overpaid by your employer, it may seem like a lucky bonus, but don't assume you can keep the money!

Holiday entitlement and sick leave – some clarity?

There has been plenty of confusion surrounding how workers holiday entitlements react with sickness absence. Here's what we know.

Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedures – for Employees

All employers are required by law to have written disciplinary and dismissal procedures for employees and you must have access to this.

Get ready for end of tax year 5th April 2019

We’re fast approaching the end of the tax year on 5th April 2019. Let's take a look at what you’ll need to know.

How much should I take as a salary from my limited company?

One of the differences between being paid by an employer and running your own business is having to sort out your own pay. You can do this by taking a salary from your limited company - in the same way as a regular employee. Here are the benefits of taking a high or a low salary, without the jargon.

Limited company

Company year end accounts checklist for limited companies

A company year end can be a daunting undertaking for first-time limited company directors. However it needn't be the end of the world. Here's what you need to know to get your year end accounts sorted.

New Tax Year, New You

Want to make this tax year the most profitable yet? Our top financial resolutions and guidance will set you on the course to success.

Personal finance

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.

Becoming self-employed

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, and what skills should they have?

Disciplinary procedures: common mistakes made by employers

Some dismissals can be fair if the employer follows their disciplinary procedures correctly, but some dismissals are automatically unfair.

Limited company

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.

UK Tax rates, thresholds, and allowances for 2019/20 (and 2018/19)

There are many different tax rates in the UK affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.

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.

Expenses

Working from home? What you can and can’t claim as an expense

If you spend time working from home, then depending on the work you do, you might be able to claim expenses back for using your home as an office.

Running a business

Free press release template and writing tips

Discover how a press release is set out, and what information the recipient is expecting to get out of it. Copy and edit our free press release template!