Self-employed can now get Enhanced DBS checks without an employer
Guide to Enhanced DBS checks for self-employed people (since the 2026 legislation change), including eligibility, the application process, and costs.
Features
Features and contributed articles for small businesses.
One in four qualifying business owners still haven’t signed up for MTD
With the first quarterly MTD for Income Tax deadline on the horizon, new research suggests that many sole traders are still unprepared for the new rules.
The first year in business – why survival matters more than speed
Ask most aspiring entrepreneurs what success looks like, and you’ll often hear the same answers. Launching quickly. Winning customers. Growing revenue. Hiring staff. Those milestones are important, but they overlook a far more significant achievement. Staying in business. The first year is where habits are formed, systems are tested, and reputations are built. Businesses that … Read more
How I made digital tax work for my microbusiness via Quickfile | Eddie Adams Nottingham business owner
Nottingham business owner Eddie Adams shares how he adapted to MTD for Income Tax, and how he uses accounting software to keep records and file digitally.
Willow Ethos – unlocking staff potential in small businesses
Bytestart spoke to Willow Ethos founders Paul and Matthew Bennett to talk how behavioural analysis and culture alignment can boost small business performance.
5 common pitfalls new small UK property investors make – and how to avoid them with Marco Robinson
We spoke to Marco Robinson, a veteran UK property mogul, about why property remains a secure small business investment despite market uncertainty.