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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
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.
What is Employers’ Liability Insurance? What cover is required?
Employers’ Liability Insurance often provokes many questions, not least whether or not you actually need it. We answer the most commonly asked questions.
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...
Care Workers – what are your rights at work?
Lesley of the HR Kiosk provides advice for care workers who are unsure of their rights. Have an employment question? Leave a comment.
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.
Fixed Term Contracts: what are they & how can they come to an end?
Fixed Term Contracts have always been popular with employers as a way to fill a 'gap' for a temporary period, but we also know they can be abused.
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.
Protect yourself with these contract samples
Laying out the details of the relationship with your client and what is expected from both parties, ensuring you are paid on time and in full.
How much should I charge clients?
How much should I charge is one of the first questions freelancers ask themselves. We explain how to calculate your day rate.
Co-working spaces: The future for freelancers?
Co-working spaces remove the isolation of working from home and the distractions of working in a crowded coffee shop. Are they the future for freelancers?
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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