Go Self Employed

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,…

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.

Unsure when your business officially starts? This guide explains how HMRC defines the start of trading, with examples of what does and doesn’t count.

Using a PO Box sounds simple, but it won’t work for everything. Here’s what HMRC, banks and marketplaces require if you're self-employed.

Even if you’re self-employed, UK GDPR still applies. We explain what data protection means for sole traders and freelancers, with simple, practical tips.

It’s something a lot of small business owners end up wondering: “Can I just pay my partner to help with admin?” “Can my teenager help out at the weekend and…

Here are some business naming tips from the Bytestart team based on our twenty years of experience working with small firms.

Hiring your first employee in the UK? A step-by-step guide for sole traders and small companies covering legal checks, PAYE, NI, pensions and contracts.

If you're a sole trader, your business doesn’t automatically continue when you die. This guide explains what happens next – and how to prepare.

Stopping self-employment? Here’s how to close your sole trader business properly, from tax and HMRC to bank accounts and records.