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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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"You can’t beat the ability to take advantage of some cheap mid-week flights without having to run it past an HR department" - Jeremy Evans - Explaain
Becoming self-employed

The mission at Explaain is to make it 10 times easier to read the news. Here's how Jeremy Evans built the company from the ground up & his top tips for you.

Becoming self-employed

If you’ve got a feasible business plan, you might be entitled to a weekly allowance worth up to £1,274 over 26 weeks.

“I value being able to fit my work around my life.” - Melissa McClements, Freelance Writer
Becoming self-employed

Continuing our Crunch Chorus Stories series, Melissa McClements shares her experiences of running her own freelance writing business.

"I love that we can make the business what we want it to be. Everything comes down to you – no excuses!" - Alice Maplesden, Shoreham Pottery
Becoming self-employed

Continuing our Chorus Stories series, Shoreham Pottery owner Alice Maplesden shares her experiences of running her own business.

"I wasn’t prepared to go through my life following someone else" - Jim Callender of CallenderCreates
Becoming self-employed

Web consultant and front end developer Jim Callender of CallenderCreates shares his experiences of being self-employed.

“I worried I’d get lonely, but actually I found I relished the time alone and enjoyed being free from all the bureaucracy and office politics.” - Lauren Bravo
Becoming self-employed

Freelance writer, digital editor and social media manager Lauren Bravo shares her experiences of being self-employed with us.

"I had to maintain a retail job alongside freelancing for eighteen months during my initial start up phase." - Phil Hutchins, Freelance Sound Designer
Becoming self-employed

If you're an aspiring freelance sound engineer, these tips from Phil Hutchins will help you work out where to start and whether the time is right.

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Becoming self-employed

As a freelancer, is it best to gear yourself towards being a generalist, or sell your services as a specialist? We put our tuppence in.

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Becoming self-employed

A comprehensive guide on how subscription-based streaming services like Spotify pay artists, and the other alternatives available.

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Becoming self-employed

If you are running a limited company without a shareholder's agreement, you'll want to read on about this important legal documentation and why you need it.

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Becoming self-employed

We take a look at how London-based IT Contractor Ronan Moriarty has used our services to keep on top of his bookkeeping and what the future holds for him.

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