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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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Case study: When a design agency was suffering with unpaid invoices it decided to enlist the help of Crunch Collections. Read the full story.

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Employment law

Just about any event can bring on the need for office sweepstakes. But it's best to take a few minutes to make sure your company isn’t breaking the law.

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Employment law

Over the last year, the Trade Union bill has been progressing through Parliament. We look at where it currently stands and what changes are being proposed.

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Running a business

If you fancy throwing your hat into the ring for certain Government contract jobs, you'll need some form of security clearance. We explain all.

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Becoming self-employed

As a freelancer, is it best to gear yourself towards being a generalist, or sell your services as a specialist? We put our tuppence in.

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Running a business

There are some simple ways of estimating what a business is worth that won’t leave you pulling your hair out.

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News and opinion

What do the world's biggest entrepreneurs have in common? Compare them to yourself with this essential list.

Tax

Is a Jaffa Cake a cake, or a biscuit? It took a case in court to come up with a full answer. Find out the answer here.

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Contracts

Recruiters aren't exactly renowned for their transparency. Decipher the jargon with this guide.

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Expenses

Recent changes to the way you claim travel and subsistence expenses have left small business owners bewildered. We take a close look.

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Employment law

How the Government expects organisations to develop a credible and accurate slavery and human trafficking statement, and what must be disclosed.

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Running a business

Businesses working together to form a bigger power than they could be alone. Here's why you should consider jumping on the bandwagon.

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