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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.

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Find affordable office and co-working spaces for startups in London. Navigate high costs with our guide to budget-friendly options that boost productivity and networking.

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Discover how Crunch's tailored e-commerce accounting solutions brought Thunderbirds' financial operations into the 21st century. A thrilling blend of fandom and finance!

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Learn how Crunch's grassroots approach, non-corporate culture, and dedication to helping small businesses thrive led to our remarkable success story.

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

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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?

Changes to off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020
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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!

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

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

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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.

Tea
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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.

Smaug
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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?

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