Simple guide to SIPPs for the self-employed
A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a popular way of saving for retirement for the self employed. Read our simple summary to find out more.
How many small businesses and limited companies are there in the UK? (2025)
The latest business population statistics have been published. The data reveals some interesting facts and figures about the UK's small businesses.
What is IR35? – Guide for UK limited company owners and contractors
IR35 explained for limited company contractors. Find out how the rules work, what the off-payroll reforms mean, and how to stay compliant and tax-efficient.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – guide for the self-employed
With HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax coming soon, the frequency of filing returns will increase quite dramatically for the self employed.
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!
How to set up in business as a partnership in 2025
How to set up and run a business partnership - including legal considerations, how to choose a name, register the partnership with HMRC and pay taxes.