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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.

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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

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.

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Becoming self-employed

Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.

"Use Facebook groups" - Vicki Jakes, Freelance Digital Product and Marketing Consultant
Becoming self-employed

Vicki Jakes – a freelance digital project and marketing consultant – opens up about going self-employed, the challenges she's faced and her future goals.

Becoming self-employed

The decision to jump from a permanent ship to a freelance raft isn’t one best taken in haste. Here's what you should ponder before taking the plunge.

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Becoming self-employed

Planning on registering yourself as self-employed? Here are the boxes you need to tick to make sure you stay in HMRC’s good books.

Becoming self-employed

What's the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and pay! Here's an explanation of the differences.

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Becoming self-employed

Strategic business partnerships give small businesses and startups the opportunity to grow their company. We explore multiple partners and the benefits.

Becoming self-employed

Changes to the benefits system with the introduction of universal credit will mean that the UK’s self-employed workers could lose out on top-up payments in their leaner months. We take a look at the facts and what it could mean for freelancers and contractors.

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Becoming self-employed

What's the difference between working as a freelancer or working as an agency worker? And what is best for your small business? We take a look.

“One day I’ll be assisting at a photoshoot at a restaurant, the next I’ll be editing 100-page reports for a global charity. It’s a real mixed bag.” - Suzanne Lindfors
Becoming self-employed

Freelance copywriter, Suzanne Lindfors, shares her thoughts on juggling freelance work with the demands of parenthood and more.

Becoming self-employed

Looking to make your passion your business? Hear out these 10 self-employment tips from small business owners and get the ball rolling!

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Becoming self-employed

Freelancers need all the legal advice they can get. Here are six things you need to know (but might be afraid to ask your lawyer).

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