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Crunch have helped Ralph strike the perfect work-life balance

Ralph Bolton struck the perfect work-life balance when he became an IT contractor. Crunch’s straight-talking, plain English approach to accounting has helped demystify the world of self-employment and help Ralph’s business grow.

Name

Ralph Bolton

Business name

Pre-Emptive Limited

Line of work

IT contracting

Crunch package

member since

January 2015

After years of working between employment and contracting, Ralph decided he needed a real change. He found the roles in his industry to be insecure and didn’t always enjoy parts of the job.

Now, as a limited company contractor he spends less time commuting and more time with his family, giving him a much better work-life balance.

“Crunch is straightforward accounting for ordinary folk.”

With Crunch by his side, Ralph no longer needs to fill out lengthy spreadsheets and use guesswork to understand his accounts. He finds it easy to use our online accounting software, and his dedicated team of client managers and expert accountants are available whenever he needs them.

“Crunch helps me be more productive as an IT contractor.”

Ralph has big long-term plans for his business, and we’re here to help him achieve his goals every step of the way.

If you’re ready to follow in Ralph’s footsteps, take a look at the sole trader and limited company accountancy packages offered by Crunch.

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