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About ByteStart
ByteStart is one of the most popular growth business sites in the UK. We publish no-nonsense guides and practical help for start-ups and growing businesses, with a focus on the self-employed (sole traders).
The site was set up by James Leckie and Emyr Williams in 2004.
Over the past 25 years, the team behind ByteStart has also developed some of the most popular business sites in the UK.
For more details, see the About ByteStart page.
A practical guide to intellectual property for small businesses, covering trademarks, copyright, patents and design rights, plus common ownership pitfalls.
Making Tax Digital (for Income Tax) starts in April 2026. We explain why accounting software matters and can help you produce and submit digital records.
Our 2026 Tide business account review. Tide is used by over 1.5m UK businesses. See how the free account works, who it suits, and how to claim £50 cashback.
Self-employment is an important, but often neglected, part of the economy. According to the Office for National Statistics, there are approximately 4.4 million self-employed people in the United Kingdom, representing…