One in three UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic, research shows
Research suggests one in three UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic, contributing £4.6bn to the economy. Virgin StartUp has launched an accelerator to support them.
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How pension tax relief works for the self-employed
Learn how pension tax relief works for sole traders. Understand allowances, limits and how self-employed pensions differ from limited company directors.
Gen Z leading the charge as UK’s next generation of business owners
Gen Z are leading the charge in entrepreneurship, with fresh research showing strong ambitions to run small firms ahead of Small Business Saturday 2025.
Can you be self-employed and employed at the same time?
Lots of people have a regular job (as an employee) and also run a side business. You might be working full-time and selling online at weekends, tutoring in the evenings, or running a small consultancy in your spare time. There are no rules or regulations that stop you from working and running a business at … Read more
UTR number explained – what it is, when you need one, and how to get it
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit code from HMRC used for tax. Find out when you get one, why it matters, and how to register or recover it.
Should you pay into a pension or an ISA if you’re self-employed?
Pension or ISA if you’re self-employed – which is best? Compare tax relief, access rules and allowances, plus how SIPPs and ISAs can work together.
What is my business worth? How to value a small business
How to value a business, from earnings multiples to asset valuation. Includes guidance for small firms and sole traders, plus factors that influence price.
Business owners warned as HMRC cracks down on personal expense claims
HMRC is cracking down on personal expenses claimed as business costs in Self Assessment returns. See what you can claim and the mistakes to avoid.
How to set up a limited company in the UK (step-by-step guide)
Forming a limited company is simple to do online. Here’s what to prepare and the documents you must file with Companies House.
New report urges ‘nudge’ reforms to boost self-employed pensions
Social Market Foundation warns just 22% of self-employed save into a pension. New report calls for ‘nudges’ from banks and HMRC to boost retirement savings.