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Employment law

Our advice on zero-hour contracts employee rights, including working hours, rest breaks & holiday entitlements has been updated for 2017. Read now!

Changes to off-payroll working (IR35) rules effective from April 2020
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Films, animation, high-end TV, children’s TV, video games and theatre productions can be subject to Corporation Tax relief for creative industry workers.

“I value being able to fit my work around my life.” - Melissa McClements, Freelance Writer
Becoming self-employed

Continuing our Crunch Chorus Stories series, Melissa McClements shares her experiences of running her own freelance writing business.

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When Matilde, owner of a social media consultancy business for SMEs, was faced with a client who wouldn’t pay up, she contacted Crunch Collections for help.

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Contracts

To avoid a contractual calamity, here are eight must-have clauses for your freelance contract, explained without the jargon.

"I love that we can make the business what we want it to be. Everything comes down to you – no excuses!" - Alice Maplesden, Shoreham Pottery
Becoming self-employed

Continuing our Chorus Stories series, Shoreham Pottery owner Alice Maplesden shares her experiences of running her own business.

"I wasn’t prepared to go through my life following someone else" - Jim Callender of CallenderCreates
Becoming self-employed

Web consultant and front end developer Jim Callender of CallenderCreates shares his experiences of being self-employed.

“I worried I’d get lonely, but actually I found I relished the time alone and enjoyed being free from all the bureaucracy and office politics.” - Lauren Bravo
Becoming self-employed

Freelance writer, digital editor and social media manager Lauren Bravo shares her experiences of being self-employed with us.

"I had to maintain a retail job alongside freelancing for eighteen months during my initial start up phase." - Phil Hutchins, Freelance Sound Designer
Becoming self-employed

If you're an aspiring freelance sound engineer, these tips from Phil Hutchins will help you work out where to start and whether the time is right.

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Running a business

Some clients insert non-compete clauses into contracts, curbing your freedom to work. But you don’t need to be held captive. We explain without the jargon.

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Employment law

If you secure overseas business, what do you need to consider when sending your contractors, your employees, or even just yourself abroad?

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