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One in three graduates plan to work for themselves
New research suggests that the lack of traditional opportunities available to university leavers has led to a significant proportion of graduates planning to go it alone. [July 29, 2010] [In Business News]

Overcome the January 2011 VAT hike by planning in advance
Here are some tops tips on how small business owners can get the most out of the VAT rate change in January 2011, if they plan in advance. [July 28, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

Office of Tax Simplification - accountants ask for consistency
The new Office of Tax Simplification was launched by the Coalition Government last week. A leading accountancy body has urged the OTS to 'think small first' and to try to make the tax system more consistent. A leading accountancy firm has also said that 'simplification' should not be used as an excuse to scrap tax breaks. [July 27, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

Business angels use gut instinct when choosing investments
New research has shown that Angels Investors (high net worth individuals who invest money and knowledge into companies who require funding) mainly follow their intuition ahead of financial calculations when deciding whether to invest in a company. [July 26, 2010] [In Business News]

Small business confidence "still fragile"
A recent survey suggests that business confidence has declined over the second quarter of 2010, suggesting that the recovery remains fragile and more efforts should be made to encourage private sector growth. [July 23, 2010] [In Business News]

VAT rate change to 20% - how "artificial" transactions are treated
VAT expert, and Bytestart contributor, Les Howard, outlines the anti-forestalling legislation which will apply when the standard rate of VAT rises from 17.5% to 20% in January 2011. [July 22, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

6 tips to boost the online reputation of your business
If bad news or comments are made online about your business or brand, how do you go about protecting yourself and ensure that potential customers are not put off by negative content? [July 21, 2010] [In Sales & Marketing]

Businesses paying higher rates for their loans
Small companies are paying a higher price for external debt finance but those who do apply are mostly successful, according to a recent study. Includes top tips on how to secure finance. [July 20, 2010] [In Business Finance]

Startups Awards 2010 - now open for entries
In celebration of the importance of small businesses to the UK economy, The Startups Awards 2010 aims to help thriving companies continue to improve on their success, acknowledging the best fledgling businesses that Britain has to offer. [July 19, 2010] [In Business News]

Tax on "white van man" up by 400% in just two years
Drivers of company vans are paying four times as much tax as they were two years ago, according to statistics revealed by a leading accountancy firm. [July 16, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

What is entrepreneurs' relief?
If you sell all or part of your business, you may be able to claim relief on the capital gains tax liable on the proceeds, providing an effective 10% CGT rate on qualifying amounts up to a lifetime 'allowance' of £5m. [July 15, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

Accountant provides clarification on how dividends are taxed
A small business accountant provides some clarification on the amount of tax payable by shareholders when dividends are paid, particularly, by private companies. [July 14, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

Limited company formations rise following two year slump
The number of new companies has started to rise again following two years of steep falls caused by the banking crisis, according to a Top 25 accountancy firm. [July 13, 2010] [In Business News]

Capital Gains Tax changes following the Emergency Budget
Following the recent 'Emergency Budget', a leading small business accountancy firm have provided a helpful summary of the Capital Gains Tax changes which were announced. [July 12, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]

Equality Act - are you prepared for the changes?
Acas, the employment relations service, has launched new guidance to help businesses understand and prepare for the changes to the new single Equality Act. [July 9, 2010] [In Legal & People]

Choosing a web hosting service for your small business
If you are thinking of setting up a website for your business, how do you find the right hosting company for your needs? Here are some tips from the Bytestart team to help you make your decision. [July 8, 2010] [In Technology]

Number of business insolvencies down over 10%
The latest PwC analysis into corporate insolvency numbers shows that the effect of the downturn on UK business is showing more signs of easing. 3,467 companies became insolvent in the second quarter of 2010. [July 7, 2010] [In Business News]

Domain naming tips for small business owners

Get a free website for your business

Vince Cable heads up new committee to slash red tape for small businesses

Employers reminded over 6th July P11D expenses deadline

Credit Control - 7 ways to get paid on time, every time

Could capital finance be the key to the economic recovery?

Invoice finance and factoring - the pros and cons

everywoman Awards 2010 - one month left for entries

What is a co-operative?

Emergency Budget - what are the key personal tax changes?

Emergency Budget - what are the key business tax changes?

Business world welcomes "no pain, no gain" Budget