Starting out

Statutory sick pay, 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.

Sole trader vs limited company, or umbrella: what’s best for you?

There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!

Disability Discrimination – what makes a worker disabled under the Equality Act 2010?

When considering if a worker is disabled or not, employers must consider the impact of any impairment on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

Get paid

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.

News and opinion

Crunch explained in 90secs – Online Accounting, Expert Advice, Real People

At Crunch, our mission is simple: we’re taking the stress out of accounting by reducing both cost & time. Find out more about Crunch with our short video.

Interview tips for freelancers and contractors

If you’ve landed a job interview, congratulations! Now here are some things you should and shouldn't do while interviewing for a job.

Tax

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?

Tax

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.

Running a business

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.

Productivity

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.