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.
The power of the ‘pilot’ – 3 reasons to test your business idea before launch
Piloting a business idea lets you test your product or service on a small scale before launch, reducing risk and helping you earn more sustainably.