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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.
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Over 5m yet to file self assessment returns – don’t miss the 31st Jan deadline!

January 8, 2025
HMRC says that by the start of 2025, over 5 million people had yet to file their self-assessment tax returns. Make sure you don't miss the deadline!
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Understanding limited company taxes: what you need to know

December 11, 2024
If you’re setting up or running a limited company, it’s important to understand your tax responsibilities as a company director.
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What is Small Business Saturday? This year it’s on 7th December

December 6, 2024
Small Business Saturday is an annual grassroots campaign which highlights the importance of small, independent UK businesses.
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Trivial benefits – how to provide tax-free gifts to your employees

December 6, 2024
Trivial benefits are small perks provided by employers to employees that are exempt from tax and NI, provided certain conditions are met.
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£150 per head Christmas party expense exemption for limited companies

December 6, 2024
If you’re thinking of holding a party for your company this year – you may be able to enjoy Corporation Tax relief on your expenditure.
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Women-run companies ‘less likely to go bust’ than those led by men

December 4, 2024
A potentially controversial study found that the SME insolvency rate is 71% higher in companies run by men.
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Half of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack. How can you protect yourself?

December 3, 2024
According to government data, an incredible 50% of businesses experienced a cyber attack or security breach last year. How can you protect your business?
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Has business confidence taken a “decisive turn for the worse”?

December 2, 2024
According to two major reports from the IoD and CBI, business leaders' confidence in the UK economy has crashed to a post-COVID low.
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UK SMEs that hire accountants report higher revenue and lower stress levels

November 19, 2024
An interesting new study shows that small firms that use accountants boost their revenues by 11.5% on average. They also report lower stress levels!
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Big gap between HMRC interest rate on late payments vs. refunds

November 13, 2024
In what one tax advisory calls the 'elephant in the room', there is a sizeable gap between the interest rate HMRC pays on late payments and the amount of interest it pays out on tax refunds.
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