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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
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?
What are the rules and regulations for Sunday working?
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.
Employment Tribunals – your rights
Tribunals heart employment disputes that haven't been resolved in the work place. We take a look at them and what your rights are.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Guide To Maternity Leave and Pay
When you decide to have a baby, you'll be entitled to some working-benefits, depending on the type of work you do. We take a look at maternity leave and pay
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.
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!
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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