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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
Guide to pay, wages, pay cuts, and ‘unauthorised deductions’
We explore your pay and wages, cuts to pay and unauthorised deductions to give you the low-down and how it might affect you.
Contracting: should you go direct, or through a recruitment agency?
What are your options when you are working as a contractor? We take a look at the pro's and con's of both agency work and finding clients directly.
Could a limited company be the right choice for locum doctors?
A locum doctor can provide work under a variety of different guises, including as a limited company. We take a look at the pros and cons.
Small Businesses: Applying to HMRC for an advance of Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
Small businesses can ask HMRC for an advance of payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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