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Employment law

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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Ultimate health and wellbeing tips for the self-employed, image of someone stretching | Crunch
Productivity

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

How to find the right business partner
Becoming self-employed

You think you may have found the one - but how do you know whether your new prospective business partner is someone to commit to?

Should employers fear the office Christmas party? Staff misconduct outside the workplace Image of people celebrating Christmas | Crunch
Employment law

Your Christmas Party is normally pretty lively and good fun, but employers need to consider various factors beforehand, so there are no problems.

Ultimate productivity tips for the self-employed, image of a calendar | Crunch
Productivity

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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Running a business

A collection of the most righteous put-downs to petty complaints which sent the companies viral. Pull up a seat and enjoy!

The risks and dangers of freelance marketplaces - Crunch - Image of a person typing on a laptop.
Running a business

Having been involved in an identity theft scam on Elance , I've since learnt a few things about the risks of using these freelance marketplaces.

How to calculate holiday pay when staff receive overtime and commission payments, image of couple enjoying holiday
Productivity

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

How to deal with difficult or unreasonable clients - Crunch - Image of client discussion
Get paid

Spending hours feeling angry or annoyed or stressed is damaging to your health. Wouldn’t your time be better spent working with a supportive client?

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News and opinion

Never to pass up an opportunity to stuff our faces, we have happily munched our way to five of our favourite street food startups in Brighton.|Never to pass up an opportunity to stuff our faces, we have happily munched our way to five of our favourite street food startups in Brighton.

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Becoming self-employed

If you’re an undergraduate and looking at the job market with dread, start taking small steps now to earning an income. Here's how.

What should I do if my tax code is incorrect? - A freelancer on the phone to HMRC
Tax

If your tax code is incorrect, you could be paying more tax than you need to or even underpaying tax. Here's what you should do:

Small Business Owners – a guide to what documents you need when employing staff Image of people waiting for an interview | Crunch
Employment law

If you've decided to take on staff for the first time, you'll need to be aware of several types of documentation you'll need. We take a look.

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