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Bytestart's Top 10 Articles of 2006
[December 22, 2006] Bytestart will be back with new updates in early January. In the meantime, take a look at our Top 10 most-read articles for 2006.

Young Entrepreneurs Alive and Kicking in the UK
[December 21, 2006] More than half of sixth formers (60%) and university students (57%) would consider setting up their own business after they finish education, according to a new survey.

Lack of promotion forcing staff to move on
[December 18, 2006] New research reveals that confusing promotion processes are driving employees to pastures new.

Could Britain produce a YouTube?
[December 13, 2006] Could a phenomenon, initially dreamt up by two twentysomethings at a Silicon Valley dinner party, be recreated in the UK?

UK business community urged to support female entrepreneurs
[December 4, 2006] Women in business are being urged to face the ‘fear factor’ and reap the rewards that owning your own business can bring.

Each lost customer costs small businesses £4,910
[December 1, 2006] A nationwide survey carried out for T-Mobile, has revealed that, on average, small businesses are missing out on £4,910 of profit for each lost customer. A lack of responsiveness is identified as the biggest cause of poor service.

HMRC target computerised tills in surprise visits on retailers
[November 29, 2006] Restaurants and other retail outlets with certain types of computerised tills are being targeted by HMRC. In a new development, HMRC officers are making unannounced visits to check on takings.

Homeworking scam email warning
[November 17, 2006] A warning of the resurgence of a homeworking scam has been issued. The scam involves sending emails proposing the lucrative offer of working part time from your own home for bogus overseas companies.

Lack of IT support costs SMEs £164 million per day
[November 16, 2006] Most SMEs and self-employed workers currently function with little IT support and are left to tackle front end IT issues without consulting an IT expert.

Small businesses urged to claim R&D tax credits
[November 10, 2006] HM Revenue & Customs is trying to make it easier for small businesses to apply for Research and Development tax credits by setting up seven specialist units around the country.

UK family business stress is on the increase
[November 8, 2006] Nearly half of all family businesses in the UK saw their stress levels increase or increase significantly over the past year, according to new research

Business owners urged to crackdown on iPods & Internet
[November 6, 2006] A leading law firm is urging business owners to crackdown on iPod and internet use following a survey which revealed an increasing number of workers are tuning out of the workplace.

BCC calls for lower corporation tax to aid UK competitiveness
[November 3, 2006] The pre-Budget Report submission of the British Chambers of Commerce, urges the Chancellor to lower UK corporation tax to 25%, bringing it into line with the EU average.

Businesses' ignorance of tax penalties keeps Revenue’s coffers overflowing
[November 3, 2006] Two-thirds of Britain’s businesses are unaware of the penalties for the incorrect or late filing of critical tax forms according to research released this week.

Domestic Issues More Stressful than Work for Almost Seven in Ten
[November 2, 2006] Everyday domestic life is more stressful than work pressures for 68% of the nation’s workers, according to new research. Includes stress management tips for employers.

Online Xmas shopping could cost UK Businesses a fortune
[November 1, 2006] The soaring popularity of online Christmas shopping could cost British businesses more than £7 billion, experts have warned.

Shell Springboard offering £40,000 awards to UK SME's tackling climate change
[October 30, 2006] To encourage smaller businesses who are leading the fight against climate change, Shell Springboard will make at least nine awards of up to £40,000 to UK small and medium sized businesses.

Entrepreneurs - Born or Bred?
[October 27, 2006] A recent academic survey suggest that entrepreneurs are born to be successful - with 62% of those questioned claiming that the drive to succeed comes from an inate inner drive.

One third of the UK set to become self employed
[October 20, 2006] New research shows that up to one-third of the UK population are looking to ditch the 9 to 5 and start their own business.

Huge demand down under for British firms
[October 18, 2006] A leading British based emigration specialist says the CBI is right to highlight the increasing number of UK business owners moving overseas to avoid high tax rates.

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