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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
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?
Crunch Chorus Stories: Ruth Bradshaw, Transformational Energy Coach and Animal Communicator
Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.
Self Assessment Q&A for Hermes drivers
Missed our Self Assessment webinar for Hermes drivers? Don't worry, the recordingis available to view - we also recorded a Q&A to answer your questions.
Freelancers and coffee – why the love affair?
How and why do so many freelancers end up turning into obsessed coffee lovers? What is it about coffee that suits the self-employed life? We take a look.
When Terms and Conditions bite back
A look at four bizarre occasions where not paying due attention to their own small print came back to haunt large businesses.
Trust and confidence – what does it really mean and what happens when it breaks down?
We take a close look at terms within contracts of employment, most specifically Trust and Confidence, and what this means for small businesses?
What is a director service address and why do I need one?
As anyone is able to see the director service address on the public record, many people prefer to provide an alternative to their home address.
Probationary period myths busted
If your Employer does not follow a disciplinary procedure to dismiss you, & a disciplinary procedure is contractual, they may be in breach of contract.
What is Pension Automatic Enrolment (PAE), how does it affect small businesses?
UK employers must provide access to a pension for their eligible workers. Employees can choose to opt out of auto-enrolment if they wish to. Find out more!
How to set up a home office (without breaking the bank)
Setting-up a home office may seem like a big task, but it doesn’t have to set you back big bucks. Read our top tips to setting up on a tight budget.
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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