Guide to insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy for business owners
Running out of cash can have grave consequences for your business. It could result in it being put into liquidation or you being declared bankrupt.
Choose a limited company name – rules you need to know
Before you set up a limited company, you need to choose a suitable company name. Here we look at some important naming rules you need to know.
Directors – be aware of new Companies House rules in 2024
Companies House is implementing sweeping reforms to clamp down on financial crime and improve corporate transparency. How are limited companies affected?
Setting up accounts if you’re self-employed – a beginner’s guide
If you start a business as a sole trader, you need to set up an accounting system to record your income and expenses, and work out how much tax to pay.
How much has the April 2023 Corporation Tax rise cost you?
How does the post-April 2023 Corporation Tax (CT) regime work, and how much more tax small limited companies now pay as a result of the tax rise?
Why you need a cash flow forecast, how to produce one + downloadable templates
One of the most useful pieces of advice that established entrepreneurs give to people starting their own businesses is, ' Cash is king.’ It doesn’t matter what business you’re in…
Starting a business at university: practical tips from a student founder
A real student founder shares practical advice on starting a business at university, using spare time, campus resources, and real-world experience.
How to successfully manage your time via the OATS method
Do you have trouble getting done the things you need to? Do you sometimes find there are jobs left over at the end of the day? Do you not feel…
Issuing new shares in your limited company explained
As a limited company owner or director, one way you can raise capital, reward employees or facilitate expansion is by issuing new shares in your company.
20 tips to make your day more productive as a business owner
Here are Bytestart's 20 productivity tips to help you accomplish more each day. Even if you manage just one or two changes, it could make a difference.