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Most parents would support their children starting a business, while more than a third would rather see them do that than head to university, according to new research.

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.

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

Guide to Enhanced DBS checks for self-employed people (since the 2026 legislation change), including eligibility, the application process, and costs.

A quarter of businesses entering Making Tax Digital for Income Tax are unrepresented, with firms warning of rising fees, according to a TaxCalc survey.

Small firms are owed £70.4bn in late payments, according to Hiscox, with many waiting weeks beyond invoice due dates, causing cash flow issues and stress.

HMRC has reminded over 864,000 sole traders and landlords that they have just two months to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

A new study by NatWest and Mettle suggests that while many young people want to start businesses, they are held back by a lack of confidence.

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.