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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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How to start an eBay business: what you need to know

May 11, 2024
Are you thinking of joining in and trying your hand at becoming an eBay seller? Here's what you need to know about getting your new business off the ground.
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Guide to insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy for business owners

Guide to insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy for business owners

April 7, 2024
Running out of cash can have grave consequences for your business. It could result in it being put into liquidation or you being declared bankrupt.
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Choose a limited company name – rules you need to know

January 29, 2024
Before you set up a limited company, you need to choose a suitable company name. Here we look at some important naming rules you need to know.
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Directors – be aware of new Companies House rules in 2024

January 24, 2024
Companies House is implementing sweeping reforms to clamp down on financial crime and improve corporate transparency. How are limited companies affected?
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How much has the April 2023 Corporation Tax rise cost you?

January 22, 2024
How does the post-April 2023 Corporation Tax (CT) regime work, and how much more tax small limited companies now pay as a result of the tax rise?
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Why you need a cash flow forecast, how to produce one + downloadable templates

October 8, 2023
One of the most useful pieces of advice that established entrepreneurs give to people starting their own businesses is, ' Cash is king.’ It doesn’t matter what business you’re in…
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Starting a business at university: practical tips from a student founder

October 4, 2023
A real student founder shares practical advice on starting a business at university, using spare time, campus resources, and real-world experience.
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How to successfully manage your time via the OATS method

October 3, 2023
Do you have trouble getting done the things you need to? Do you sometimes find there are jobs left over at the end of the day? Do you not feel…
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Issuing new shares in your limited company explained

August 20, 2023
As a limited company owner or director, one way you can raise capital, reward employees or facilitate expansion is by issuing new shares in your company.
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20 tips to make your day more productive as a business owner

August 9, 2023
Here are Bytestart's 20 productivity tips to help you accomplish more each day. Even if you manage just one or two changes, it could make a difference.
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