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Running a business

Unlock the mysteries of your start-up's legal framework with our in-depth guide on Articles of Association. Learn its relevance, structure, and how to choose or amend them effectively.

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Running a business

Rather than seeing accountants as an expense, consider them an investment in the financial health of your business and your own personal wealth and wellbeing.

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Running a business

Is it better to be a sole trader or a Ltd. company? Learn about the detailed pros and cons of each option in this article.

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Running a business

Looking to sell on Etsy? Learn to set up your shop, understand Etsy's fees, optimise your listings, and navigate UK tax implications to succeed as a small business in the UK.

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

10 steps to successfully simplify your small business accounting - Image of a woman doing her accounts | Crunch
Running a business

Taking care of your small business accounting can be a little daunting for complete newcomers, but the process isn’t as scary as you might think.

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Running a business

All visitors from Crunch who complete the free online legal health check will get access to unlimited free legal documents from Lawbite for eight weeks.

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Running a business

Successful brands have always told stories about themselves, but how do you tell your story and build your brand? Create better content today!

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Running a business

The chances are slim, but accidents happen. Make sure you're prepared with our free business continuity plan template.

Hiring employees - a small business checklist
Running a business

Hiring employees can increase your productivity and help you offer more services to your clients. Here's how to decide what to do.

Brexit: What The Self-Employed Need To Know And Do, image of British and EU flags | Crunch
Running a business

The UK formally left the European Union on 31st of December 2020. Here's what that means for you as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.

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From 6th April 2020, all new agency workers must be given a ‘key information document’ (KID) before agreeing terms with an employment business or agency.

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Running a business

How do you find work to get the ball rolling as a consultant, and continue to get the kind of clients that will keep inviting you back?

What are unsecured and secured business loans
Running a business

We take a closer look at the differences between unsecured and secured business loans, to help you decide which may be better suited to your business.

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Running a business

For electricians and other tradespeople whose construction careers often live and die by word-of-mouth, struggling to find work can be especially difficult.

Find your perfect gig: the ultimate contractor job hunt checklist, image of a job listing | Crunch
Running a business

Our checklist gives contractors some top tips in securing the perfect projects for themselves. We look at all the things you can do to improve your CV.

How to build a website for your small business - Crunch - Image of web code
Running a business

Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.

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