Tag Productivity

How content creators can stop losing out to AI

The AI revolution is marching on. Content creators need to leverage their human advantage, or get left behind. Find out how!

Three key metrics to measure small businesses success in 2025

Learn how to calculate and measure the vital metrics of Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Cost, and Customer Satisfaction for business success in 2025.

3 Top card readers for UK small businesses in 2023: Takepayments vs Worldpay vs Zettle

Learn about the top card readers for UK small businesses in 2023. Compare features, benefits, and drawbacks of Takeaway, Worldpay, and Zettle to find your perfect fit.

How to fully switch-off from work on holiday

Loose-ends left at work can really play on your mind when you’re trying to unwind on a break. Instead of trying to ‘’meditate’’ those stresses away, try these practical tips.

How to combine your freelance business with a life of travel

With freelancing comes great freedom including the ability to work while you are travelling. We take a closer look at so-called digital nomads.

How it all began - Digital Nomads

Ever considered working from any location around the world? With the rise of digital nomads, this has become a reality for many. Discover what digital nomads is and how it all began

Fixing workstation issues for taller people

Does your workstation feel like a torture garden? Jo Blood is an expert in workstation ergonomics and has some tips for very tall desk workers.

Holidays when self-employed: can you get away with getting away?

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

Free tools and resources to help the self-employed via Crunch Chorus

When you join Crunch Chorus you’ll get access to free business guides, self-employed meetups, an invoice generator, late payment letter templates and more.

Five ways to combat loneliness as a lone-worker

Just because you’re a lone-worker, doesn’t mean you have to be a lonely worker. In this article, we take a look at some ways you can combat loneliness.

Five habits of awesome freelancers

Everyone falls into certain habits when freelancing. Some are good, some are bad. Here are some good ones to help you run your business efficiently.

Commonly asked accounting questions

We have put together this article of our ACCA qualified accountants' most common questions from our clients.

How to build a website for your small business

Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.

What are the best portfolio sites for freelance writers?

You've spent weeks on a piece of work and you justifiably want to show it off to prospective clients - what's the best way?

Webinar - How healthy are your business finances? Top tips for making them better

Need help getting your business finances in shape? Webinar and Q&A with top tips and simple steps to get your business in good financial health.

Volunteering – do something meaningful with your spare time

Anyone can volunteer - Employees, Freelancers and Contractors too. All types of organisations in (and outside of) the UK regularly need volunteers, and you can provide much-needed specialised skills.

Ultimate productivity tips for the self-employed

A compilation of productivity tips that we’ve gathered over the years - for everyone from beginner freelancers to seasoned small business professionals.

Ultimate health and wellbeing tips for the self-employed

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

Tips and insights on remote working from the founder of a digital nomad app

Gain valuable knowledge of what the experience of working remotely is really like. From Founder of Punta App Carles Sans.

The importance of goals and objectives and how to achieve them

If you're self-employed, you may spend a lot of time thinking about your objectives and goals for the future. We look at the ways you can achieve them.

Work stress - how to deal with it when self-employed

Sometimes it seems the to-do list is never ending. And a never-ending to-do list often leads to stress. Here's what you can do to help yourself cope with stress as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.

How to set up a home office (without breaking the bank)

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.

Self-employed support Facebook group launched by Crunch Chorus

Join the Crunch Chorus Facebook group today to share advice, experience, and make new connections. For friendly freelancers, contractors, & the self-employed.

Overcoming the hurdle: steps to take when you have no business ideas

Discover how to overcome the challenge of generating business ideas. Uncover your passions, brainstorm creatively, assess viability, and craft a solid plan for your entrepreneurial journey.

How to manage multiple clients without losing your head

For freelancers and contractors, having a variety of clients is an exciting and important thing. We look at ways you can manage multiple clients.

Key dates in the UK tax year 2024/25

Keep track of all of your deadlines with our accounting date timeline article.