Managing your time with Covey’s Matrix – a simple tool for business owners
Use Covey’s Matrix to manage your time more effectively as a small business owner or sole trader. A simple, practical guide to staying in control.
The 7 principles of PRINCE2 Project Management
Editor’s note (July 2025): This guide was originally written for ByteStart by project management expert David Baker. We’ve lightly updated it for formatting and added a short section for small…
Start Up Idea of the Year Competition offers grants of up to £10,000
Would-be entrepreneurs have a new reason to dream big with the launch of the Start Up Idea of the Year competition, which offers grants of up to £10,000.
2025’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs unveiled by Small Business Britain
Small Business Britain has revealed the 2025 line-up of the UK’s 100 most dynamic female entrepreneurs as part of its f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 campaign.
Online platforms must provide HMRC with sales reports on ‘side hustle’ businesses
If you make some extra money via a 'side hustle' - by selling online - you should be aware that digital platforms now share information about sellers with HMRC. You might need to pay tax on any profits you make - but it depends!
25% of 18-24 year olds want to start a new business in 2025
New research published by Virgin StartUp shows that over a quarter (26%) of 18-24-year-olds are gearing up to start their own businesses in 2025.
Small employers concerned about unfair dismissal proposals
A new survey shows that over nine in ten small employers have concerns over unfair dismissal rights contained in the proposed Employment Rights Bill.
Over 5m yet to file self assessment returns – don’t miss the 31st Jan deadline!
HMRC says that by the start of 2025, over 5 million people had yet to file their self-assessment tax returns. Make sure you don't miss the deadline!
What is Small Business Saturday? This year it’s on 7th December
Small Business Saturday is an annual grassroots campaign which highlights the importance of small, independent UK businesses.
Women-run companies ‘less likely to go bust’ than those led by men
A potentially controversial study found that the SME insolvency rate is 71% higher in companies run by men.