Accounting deadlines every self-employed person should know
Key tax and accounting deadlines for sole traders, including Self Assessment, MTD, VAT, payments on account, and more – with tips to avoid penalties.
Public liability insurance for sole traders (when you need it and when you don’t)
Public liability cover will protect you if you cause an injury to a member of the public, or damage third party property. Dedicated guide for sole traders
How to successfully start a small business in the evenings
If you think a lack of time stops you from launching your own business, think again. We look at how you can start your own business in the evenings.
ANNA Money offers free MTD Income Tax filings ahead of deadline
ByteStart partner ANNA Money has announced it will offer free MTD ITSA filings on a permanent basis, with no subscription fees or time limits.
ANNA Money review: free business account with MTD filing tools
ANNA Money is an app-based business account for small companies and sole traders, offering a debit card and built-in Making Tax Digital (MTD) tools.
Confidence gap is holding back Gen Z entrepreneurs, NatWest research suggests
A new study by NatWest and Mettle suggests that while many young people want to start businesses, they are held back by a lack of confidence.
Card readers and in-person payments for sole traders
A practical guide to card readers for sole traders, including how they work, what they cost, and when in-person card payments are useful.
10 self assessment mistakes sole traders make every January (and how to avoid them)
Common errors sole traders make at tax return time, from payments on account shocks and late payment penalties to MTD changes in 2026. Be prepared!
How I made digital tax work for my microbusiness via Quickfile | Eddie Adams Nottingham business owner
Nottingham business owner Eddie Adams shares how he adapted to MTD for Income Tax, and how he uses accounting software to keep records and file digitally.
UK freelancers confident about 2026 despite tax hikes and tough economy
Despite the difficult economic climate, higher taxes and new regulations, the UK's freelancers are confident about 2026, according to new research.