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Explore the implications of the UK's new Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 on employment contracts, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Stay updated.

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Business guides 

Jargon-free business guides to download covering expenses to everything related to starting a Limited Company.

Free tools and resources 

Figure out how to run your business more efficiently by calculating gross pay, chasing unpaid invoices and much more.

Free accounting software

Crunch offers accounting packages for Sole Traders and Limited Companies as well as free bookkeeping software.

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Join Crunch Chorus, our own self-employed community. Contribute and/or learn from our network of professionals.

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Tax

Learn how to reduce the risk of late payments and effectively chase clients who don't pay on time with this no-nonsense credit control guide. Discover payment contracts, UK late payment legislation, and debt collection procedures.

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Limited company

Learn everything you need to know about director's responsibilities with our no-nonsense guide. Stay within the law and run a successful business with our handy tips

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Tax

Learn how to streamline your bookkeeping with our jargon-free guide for small businesses. Make accounting a piece of cake and focus on growing your business.

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Running a business

Confused about business insurance as a freelancer or startup? Our guide simplifies the process, explaining when it's required, how it impacts IR35, and what coverage is essential for legal compliance.

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Running a business

Discover the pros and cons of being a sole trader and everything you need to know about registering, taxes, and more with our guide. Get started on the right foot!

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Becoming self-employed

We’ve put together our top 4 recommended books that you should read when starting a business to ensure you have the right attitude and mindset to set you up for success.

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Becoming self-employed

This article explains all your responsibilities when considering going self-employed alongside permanent employment.

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Running a business

Creating an employee share option scheme for your business doesn’t need to be complicated. In this article, we'll discuss the essential elements you must consider to offer share options to your employees.

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Becoming self-employed

The ideation process is a valuable tool for you to use when looking to turn ideas into profitable solutions. Discover our 9 tips for using the ideation process for starting your business.

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Running a business

The cost of living crisis is impacting everyone. Which is why we've put together a list of 6 ways that you can help your business during the cost of living crisis.

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Running a business

There are laws that employers need to be aware of when it comes to animals in the work place. In this article, we discover the different types of animals in the workplace and the regulations surrounding them.

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Running a business

When starting your own business, it's understandable to be confused about which is the best way to handle your accounting. This is why we've put together an article that explains the differences between online accounting software, like Crunch, and a traditional accountant.

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