Can your business claim the £10,500 Employment Allowance?
If you have employees, your business may be eligible to offset up to £10,500 of employers' NICs each year, thanks to the Employment Allowance.
Sole trader insurance – what’s required, recommended & worth having?
A clear guide to sole trader insurance – what’s legally required, commonly needed by clients and customers, and worth having for peace of mind.
Do limited company directors need income protection insurance?
An executive income protection policy can provide peace of mind, as well as tax efficiency, as the premiums can typically be funded by your limited company.
Business loans for the self-employed: what banks really look for
If you are a small business owner and are thinking of asking your bank for a business loan, here are some of the key factors you must bear in mind.
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.
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.