Virgin StartUp welcomes new mentors ahead of National Mentoring Day
One of the UK's most prominent business mentor networks, Virgin StartUp, has welcomed a new batch of high-profile mentors to its community ahead of National Mentoring Day.
Do directors also have to be shareholders in a limited company?
We explain whether directors must also be shareholders (or vice versa) and the differences between these two crucial roles in a company limited by shares.
Late payment debt recovery service for ByteStart visitors (with Safe Collections)
Struggling with late payment? ByteStart visitors get exclusive rates with Safe Collections – no upfront fees, free claim review, and fast results.
How to set up in business as an IT contractor
Few who decide to become IT contractors live to regret it thanks to the greater financial and personal freedom they enjoy. Is it the life for you?
Top driver for becoming self-employed is the desire to “be my own boss.”
The biggest motivator for people to go it alone is the desire to be their own boss. We look at why now - in 2024 - is a great time to start a new business.
79% of women self-fund their start-up businesses
A new report by Small Business Britain highlights some major obstacles female entrepreneurs face, including access to funding and a lack of financial skills and confidence. The report, Female Entrepreneurship:…
Small firms responsible for most tax evasion in the UK according to NAO report
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) says that the UK's small businesses are responsible for the 'vast majority' of tax evasion. In fact, of the £5.5bn tax…
55% of self employed will have no private pension savings at retirement if trends continue
A new study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) reveals a startling difference in pension saving patterns between the self employed and employees.
Top 10 business planning tips for start-ups + template downloads
Even if you're cynical about the usefulness of business plans, writing one will force you to consider aspects of your business you might have overlooked.
Number of self-employed aged 60 and over in the UK hits a record 991,000
An interesting new study highlights the significant number of self-employed individuals who are over 60. According to the digital community Rest Less, the number of people over 60 who work…