Money

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Pro rata pay

Part-timer, eh? Find out everything you need to know about being paid pro-rata and how to calculate your pay.

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Tax and self-employment

If you're self-employed, you'll need to self-assess. Get the answers to those taxing questions with our guide.

Q&A: Starting your own business

I've had a really great idea, but how can I manage my commitments and start a business?

Being self employed video

Aaron discusses the pros and cons of sorting out his own tax as a freelance streetdance instructor

Employment and Support Allowance

If you find it hard to work because of disability or a health condition, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is for you. Find out how to claim and how these benefits could be affected if you decide to study.

Funding your own business

How do you make sure your start-up doesn't fall down through lack of capital?

Minimum wage

The minimum wage has gone up - find out by how much.

Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

Find out how PAYE works, make sure you're on the right tax code and work out whether you're being emergency taxed.

What's on your payslip?

Use our interactive payslip to help you make sense of your wage packet.

Negotiating a payrise

You know you're worth more, but you'll never get it if you don't ask.

Overtime pay

Make sure you know your rights when it comes to overtime.

Is average pay OK?

Love or money? Is an interesting job worth more than a high salary?

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