Jury service and how it affects the self-employed
Jury service can disrupt work if you’re self-employed. Find out who is eligible, how to defer, what you can claim, and the impact on employers.
Working from a garden office: a practical guide for start-ups
A clear guide to using a garden office for your start-up, including planning rules, costs, installation, connectivity and key tax considerations.
Tide small business bank account – £50 cashback!
We have set up a partnership with Tide, which is trusted by over 1.5m businesses. Find out how to open a free business account. Plus get £50 cashback.
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.
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,…
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.
Can you run multiple sole trader businesses at once?
Can you run more than one sole trader business? HMRC rules explained, with tips on records, tax returns, bank accounts and when to get an accountant.
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.