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What Does Ebay’s Fee-Free Seller Option Mean for Your Business?

How does eBay’s new fee-free seller option impact business sellers? Do you need to make any changes to your products? Find out here.

Networking Not Working: Why Crunch Only Uses In-House Accountants

Learn why Crunch prioritises in-house accountants over the network service model, ensuring quality, control, and personalised service for small businesses.

What the Autumn Budget 2023 Means For UK Small Businesses

The Autumn Budget 2023's impact on UK SMEs: key tax cuts, investment boosts, and legislative changes crucial for small business growth and sustainability.

The Bank-of-England Pauses Interest Rates - What it Means for UK Small Businesses

Explore what the Bank of England's decision to pause interest rate hikes means for UK small businesses. Learn strategies to navigate high borrowing costs and more.

Predictable terms and conditions Regulations coming in 2024 - possibly!

Explore the implications of the UK's new Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 on employment contracts, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Stay updated.

Health and Social Care Levy: Increase in National Insurance and Dividend Tax from April 2022

The UK government have announced an increase to National Insurance and Dividend Tax, which come into effect in 2020.

How the founder of Freelancer Club built an award-winning startup using only freelancers

Matt Dowling founded the Freelancer Club in 2014 after his own experiences as a freelance photographer highlighted a need for a change.

How Crunch Chorus has amplified the Self-Employed Community

‍We are obsessed with doing what we can to ensure everyone is able to love what they do. Crunch want to ensure that people with an entrepreneurial spark do not have to jump through lots of legislative hoops to become their own boss.

How Britain's tea economy pushed the world to boiling point

It's no secret the British love tea. But it's also interesting to know that our tea consumption is driving factor for the economy. We explore.

HMRC to Close Self Assessment Helpline for Three Months

The Self Assessment helpline closed for three months. What you can do to get your questions answered by experts

Four ways to improve Universal Credit for the self-employed

Universal Credit combines & simplifies many benefits & tax credits into a single payment - but improvements can be made to the programme.

Fixed Rate Mortgage Options ARE Available with Crunch

Worried about the mortgage market? Find out how to approach remortgaging in a highly fluctuating mortgage market.

Why first-time small business owners are getting younger

Research has shown that business owners are younger now than previous years when they decided to set up their own business. We take a look.

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.|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.

Exclusive Crunch discounts now available to Crowdfund investors

Crunch reveals loyalty discount programme for Crowdfunding investors.

The Dragon Economy: How Smaug's death doomed Middle-earth

Ever wondered about Middle-earth economics? What impact would all that gold have on inflation and the cost of living for the average Hobbit?|Ever wondered about Middle-earth economics? What impact would all that gold have on inflation and the cost of living for the average Hobbit?

Defining an entrepreneur: eight essential qualities

What do the world's biggest entrepreneurs have in common? Compare them to yourself with this essential list.

Crunch’s trusted Chartered Certified Accountants

Chartered Certified Accountants provide advice and financial expertise to support businesses and the public sector in making the best decisions and doing the right thing

Crunch nominated for four industry awards

Crunch nominated for gongs including Accounting Tech of the Year and Best Customer Service at the UK FinTech Awards / Brighton & Hove Business Awards.

Crunch raise over £1m in crowdfund

Learn how Crunch raised over £1 million through Crowdfunding.

Crunch launch simple bookkeeping software for limited companies or sole traders - Crunch Free

Crunch are delighted to announce the launch of our simple, online bookkeeping software for limited companies and sole traders, Crunch Free!

Crunch launch crowdfunding campaign

Crunch announces inaugural Crowdfunding campaign, available on the Seedrs investment platform.

Insurance from Crunch: business insurance for freelancers, contractors, & small business owners

Get your small business insured in minutes. With our low premiums & low excesses, you’ll be amazed how affordable business insurance can be. Contact us now!

Trust us - HMRC Recognised Accounting Software

Established in 2007 as the first accountancy software, combined with a full service online accountant, we’ve been the ideal business for HMRC to discuss its latest ideas. We’ve been working closely with HMRC and their consultants on numerous projects including the recent, Making Tax Digital (MTD).

Crunch Free - the perfect UK replacement for Wave Accounting software

Wave Accounting is removing access to its free accounting software in the UK, but there’s an even better replacement for the UK’s self-employed heroes.

Crunch’s simple guide to the March 2021 Budget

Here is Crunch's small business friendly highlights from the the Chancellors March 2021 Budget affecting small business owners and the self-employed.

Crunch Events: Masterclasses, Launches, Meetups & More!

Starting or running a business, and need tips? Want to network with fellow self-employed workers? Find out what events are coming up.

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.

Accountancy automation: How Crunch became head of the pack

Explore how Crunch has been a pioneer in accountancy automation.

Coronavirus: if your company cannot file accounts with Companies House on time

Coronavirus: The government has announced a three month extension period to file accounts with Companies House during the coronavirus emergency

Why do so many people launch their business in Brighton?

What makes Brighton an exciting place to launch a small business? Is it the sea air, or is it that the city is the creative and digital hub of the South?

The surprising truth about Britain's most dangerous jobs

Office workers are frequently told that their sedentary lifestyle is causing them injuries, but you'll be surprised by some of the professions on this list.

Autumn Budget 2021: Everything you need to know

Changes to the National Living Wage, dividend tax rates and Universal Credit were all announced in the Autumn Budget 2021.

Has 2023 Proved to Be as Bad as Expected for Startups? Or Are Things Looking Up

Find out how 2023 has affected the startup industry. Things have been shaken up, see who’s weathered the storm and who has sunk.

Why Siân Fever has "so much love" for Crunch

Now in her third year as a Crunch client, Siân's business finances are looking better than ever. Here's why...

What is VAT MOSS and does it affect UK businesses after Brexit?

The VAT Mini One Stop Shop (VAT MOSS) scheme is a way of paying VAT if your UK business provides certain digital services to customers in the EU.

Metallica and Napster - were they right all along?

Metallica and Napster have learned to co-exist. But did file-sharing create a race to the bottom for musicians, or liberate them from greedy middle-men?

Understanding the Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Startups

Discover the transformative world of coworking spaces – innovative havens fostering collaboration and growth for startups, where diverse professionals converge to work, connect, and flourish.

Unlocking mortgage lending after lockdown

A number of lenders are now looking to actively support self-employed mortgage applicants by making it easier and quicker for them to get a mortgage

The Social Media Sales Revolution: How UK Small Businesses Are Tapping into the Digital Goldmine

Find out how you can join the growing movement of small businesses that are leveraging social media to boost sales.

The Impact of Recent Rate Hikes for Small Businesses

Find out how interest and business rate hikes could affect small businesses in the UK.

Support small businesses this Christmas with these unique gift ideas from entrepreneurs

Struggling for last-minute Christmas gift ideas? Support small businesses with unique gifts.

Be Part of a Study on Self-Employment & Mental Health

Our friends at Leapers run an annual study into the relationship between mental health and self-employment. Crunch would love you to be a part of this.

Spring Statement 2023: How will it affect me?

Find out how the Spring Statement 2023, made by Jeremy Hunt, will affect you or your business

Spring Statement 2022: Everything you need to know

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his annual Spring Statement on 23rd March 2022. Major changes to UK taxes and allowances are usually announced in the Autumn Budget.

Software and service: The accountant is DEAD, long live the accountant!

Learn how Crunch have evolved and are no longer just an accountancy firm.

Six utterly bizarre crowdfunding successes

Scared of asking for money? Just remember some guy gained £42k for a potato salad. And that's not the weirdest thing on this list of crowdfunding successes.

Six simple ways to value a business

There are some simple ways of estimating what a business is worth that won’t leave you pulling your hair out.

Speak to Crunch Mortgages and get a YES first time!

Getting a self-employed mortgage isn't hard, especially when you ask the right people for help - like Crunch Mortgages!

Goodbye "work-life balance" - say hello to the "work-life blur"

Half of the self-employed wanted to obtain a better work-life balance but research suggests many are working an additional 14 hours every week.

Remembering John Stokdyk: A Personal Tribute from Crunch

Crunch would like to pay tribute to John Stokdyk, who sadly passed away recently. John was a highly gifted journalist who had a great influence on Crunch.

Recommend a Friend's Business - November 2021

‍Explore the businesses that deserve special recognition.

Record-breaking Government Spending On Small Business. What Do The Figures Mean?

A balanced perspective on the latest figures for Small Business investment from the government. Exploring the main two contrasting views on the matter.

QuickBooks vs. Xero vs. Crunch: which is better?

Crunch has been competing with Quickbooks and Xero for over a decade. They may be bigger, but we're certain we're better!

Quickbooks Stopping Support For Desktop Software - What Should I Do Now?

Quickbooks is stopping support for the desktop version, leaving a huge number of clients without access to an accounting service. Find out what the solution is.

Free Open Banking feeds available with Crunch

Upload bank transactions in a flash with Crunch's simple and secure Open Banking feeds, with established links with several of the UK's biggest banks.

Open letter: Support for limited company directors & self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Crunch has written to the Chancellor providing analysis and feedback from clients, which we believe justifies a widening of the government’s grant support.

Stuck in the petrol queue? Blame IR35

A survey has revealed that tax changes have had almost as much effect on driver availability as Brexit, and more than COVID-19.

Mortgage market

Read all about the current mortgage market in the UK providing insight into the current circumstances and what effects these changes.

Autumn Statement 2022: How will it affect me?

Find out the details on the Autumn statement 2022 and the whole raft of changes affecting individuals (employees, directors and self-employed) and businesses.

Internships – a good opportunity or a waste of time?

Internships and work experience placements can often get bad press, so we look at whether they are a beneficial experience for both Employers and the interns, or unethical exploitation! We also look at what they offer (and what they should offer!) in more detail.

Follow-up inquiry into off-payroll working (IR35) rules launched

A new inquiry on the implementation of IR35 rules in the private sector, and how these rules are working in practice, has been launched.