Starting out

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.

Confidential pre-termination negotiations and Settlement Agreements

If relationships with those working for you, or those you're working for, aren't going well, you may need to know more about pre-termination negotiations.

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.

Running a business

How to build a website for your small business

Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.

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.

Sunday Working – rules and regulations

Once upon a time, Sunday's were the quietest day of the week, but now many people are working on the seventh day. We look at your rights on Sunday working.

Contracts

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.

How your employment can come to an end – for employees

There are various ways your Employment can come to and - but if you are an Employee you have the right not to be unfairly dismissed.

IR35

Government consultation on off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020

Crunch's summary of the government's further consultation on how the proposed reforms to the IR35 rules for the private sector will be implemented.

Limited company

What is a limited company?

Limited companies are governed by the regulations contained in the Companies Act 2006. All company registration & records are managed by Companies House.