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Discover how cloud computing can be a game-changer for your startup or small business. Learn about cost savings, efficiency boosts, and more in this insightful guide.

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Discover how to overcome the challenge of generating business ideas. Uncover your passions, brainstorm creatively, assess viability, and craft a solid plan for your entrepreneurial journey.

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Gain valuable knowledge of what the experience of working remotely is really like. From Founder of Punta App Carles Sans.

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Loose-ends left at work can really play on your mind when you’re trying to unwind on a break. Instead of trying to ‘’meditate’’ those stresses away, try these practical tips.

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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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Anyone can volunteer - Employees, Freelancers and Contractors too. All types of organisations in (and outside of) the UK regularly need volunteers, and you can provide much-needed specialised skills. 

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Ever considered working from any location around the world? With the rise of digital nomads, this has become a reality for many. Discover what digital nomads is and how it all began

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Health and wellbeing are important for us all, but when you're self-employed, it can sometimes feel difficult to keep on top of.

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A compilation of productivity tips that we’ve gathered over the years - for everyone from beginner freelancers to seasoned small business professionals.

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You deserve a holiday - but one in four freelance workers take no annual holiday at all. We explain why you should take a break.

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Setting-up a home office may seem like a big task, but it doesn’t have to set you back big bucks. Read our top tips to setting up on a tight budget.

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Does your workstation feel like a torture garden? Jo Blood is an expert in workstation ergonomics and has some tips for very tall desk workers.

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Sometimes it seems the to-do list is never ending. And a never-ending to-do list often leads to stress. Here's what you can do to help yourself cope with stress as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.

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Join the Crunch Chorus Facebook group today to share advice, experience, and make new connections. For friendly freelancers, contractors, & the self-employed.

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Just because you’re a lone-worker, doesn’t mean you have to be a lonely worker. In this article, we take a look at some ways you can combat loneliness.

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Everyone falls into certain habits when freelancing. Some are good, some are bad. Here are some good ones to help you run your business efficiently.

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