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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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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.

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

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Running a business

We take a good look at the different websites and resources providing useful information to those wanting to go it alone and become self-employed.

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Running a business

Using the controversial typeface on your small business’ branding may be a faux pas worth avoiding. Here's why so many people hate Comic Sans.

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Personal finance

Missed our webinar 'Mortgages for contractors - how to prepare yourself for your application'? Don't worry - we’ve uploaded the video and slides.

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Productivity

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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Limited company

A limited company director must keep company records, as well as financial and accounting records. You must keep these records for six years.

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Get paid

What is the best way to account for money you have raised through Crowdfunding? We look at the best ways to account for this type of investment.

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Get paid

There are several clauses you need to include in contract negotiations, including a kill fee. We take a look at what they are and what you need to know.

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Employment law

Following the birth of a child or an adoption placement, fathers, spouses and partners/civil partners who are employees have a right to paternity leave.

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Employment law

The simple answer, is yes – jury service is a public duty, and you must serve unless disqualified or excused by the judge, what grounds are there to defer?

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Employment law

From June 30th 2014, all employees will have the right to request flexible working if they have 26 weeks service. How will this affect small businesses?

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Becoming self-employed

Vicki Jakes – a freelance digital project and marketing consultant – opens up about going self-employed, the challenges she's faced and her future goals.

Leasing through your limited company
Tax

What is leasing? And how do you go about leasing through your limited company? We explore your options and the pro's and con's.

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