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Becoming self-employed

Unlock the secrets to a successful Amazon FBA business in the UK with this comprehensive guide covering product selection, sourcing, and effective marketing strategies.

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Becoming self-employed

Find high-potential dropshipping business ideas. From eco-friendly products to smart home tech, learn how to choose niches that resonate with UK market trends.

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Becoming self-employed

Discover how to launch a successful home-based venture without breaking the bank. Dive into our list of great ideas to get you started and stay on track financially with Crunch.

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Becoming self-employed

Learn how to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with zero budget. Our step-by-step guide covers viable business ideas, brand building, and smart, cost-effective marketing strategies.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest news affecting small businesses, and network with like-minded self-employed people.

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From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we’ve a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.

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Becoming self-employed

The ideation process is a valuable tool for you to use when looking to turn ideas into profitable solutions. Discover our 9 tips for using the ideation process for starting your business.

Small business finance options explained, image of someone starting a new business | Crunch
Becoming self-employed

Quick guide to explain small business funding options.

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Becoming self-employed

"If there's always biscuits in the tin, where’s the fun in biscuits?" Find out if the decision to turn your hobby into a career is the right one for you.

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Becoming self-employed

Finding work as a freelancer can be tricky. But there's good work on offer if you know where to look - here are a few of our favourite freelance job sites.

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Becoming self-employed

A sole trader is someone who runs their own business as an individual, and is self-employed. Find out more about how it works in this jargon-free article!

15 attributes every business owner should have - Crunch
Becoming self-employed

In no particular order, here are 15 personality traits that, when properly harnessed, can lead you to business success!

How to come up with a great company name, image of someone thinking | Crunch
Becoming self-employed

To make naming your business or company just a little easier, here are some simple, quick methods for coming up with a company name.

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Becoming self-employed

If you're looking 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 give you the best chance of success.|If you're looking 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 give you the best chance of success.

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Becoming self-employed

It's important to stress-test your small business idea for fatal flaws before you become self-employed. Here at 10 ways to stress-test your idea.

How to find your gap in the market
Becoming self-employed

Looking to find your gap in the self-employed market? Here's how do you identify your niche among the self-employed community and stress-test your idea.

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Becoming self-employed

Having a clear plan and building a funnel of potential clients are key to Hannah Searle's approach to making her Interior Designer business a success.

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Becoming self-employed

What can you do if you're made redundant, especially in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic? Don't panic - it could be a great opportunity, here are some options.

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