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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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Check out our accounting packages for sole traders and limited companies, along with our amazing free bookkeeping software.

Join our free community for the self-employed 

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

Business guides 

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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Work out your take-home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35. Make running your business a breeze!

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Becoming self-employed

Want to break free...lance? Learn about escaping your boring job, breaking free and going freelance with lessons from five Queen bangers.

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Becoming self-employed

We asked the members of our self-employed community, Crunch Chorus, to share their experiences of starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How To Set Up A Small Business While Working On The Side | Crunch
Becoming self-employed

Are you interested in a spot of moonlighting alongside your regular job? Our guide gives you the lowdown on how you can go about this and the pros and cons.

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Becoming self-employed

Ready for pastures new? Before you tell the boss exactly where to go, read our top tips on how to quit your job the right way.

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Becoming self-employed

When you set up a limited company, you’ll need to provide your registered office, your business address, and your service address.

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Becoming self-employed

They say that if you’re waiting for the perfect time, you’ll be waiting forever, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to starting your own business.

Who am I? Freelancer, contractor, consultant or small business? - Crunch - picture of man drinking coffee
Becoming self-employed

If you are self-employed, you might think you have a clear answer to this questions. However, it's not as simple as that. We take a look.

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Becoming self-employed

As a freelance consultant, you’re now the master of your trade, as well as the master of your own destiny. Here's what you need to know to get started!

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Becoming self-employed

Talk positively about the great things you've done, and win clients over. Our jargon-free advice on creating a great freelancer portfolio or contractor CV.

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Becoming self-employed

This bumper article gives practical tips and advice on how to develop from a freelance newbie into a freelance veteran.

Becoming self-employed

Toby Osbourn went self-employed in order to take control of his own financial security. Backed by a strong support network, the gamble has paid off Toby and his business Tosbourn Ltd.

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Becoming self-employed

Thinking about leaving your job and becoming self-employed? Ask yourself these questions first to help you decide if this is the right career move for you.

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July 6, 2023

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