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ByteStart — How to go self-employed in 2026
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15 steps to take when you become self-employed
sole trader expenses
What expenses can you claim as a sole trader?
sole trader tax
What taxes do you pay as a sole trader?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 2026
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Directors – be aware of new Companies House rules in 2024

January 24, 2024
Companies House is implementing sweeping reforms to clamp down on financial crime and improve corporate transparency. How are limited companies affected?
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How much has the April 2023 Corporation Tax rise cost you?

January 22, 2024
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?
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cashflow forecast

Why you need a cash flow forecast, how to produce one + downloadable templates

October 8, 2023
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…
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Starting a business at university: practical tips from a student founder

October 4, 2023
A real student founder shares practical advice on starting a business at university, using spare time, campus resources, and real-world experience.
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How to successfully manage your time via the OATS method

How to successfully manage your time via the OATS method

October 3, 2023
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…
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Issuing new shares in your limited company explained

August 20, 2023
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.
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20 tips to make your day more productive as a business owner

August 9, 2023
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.
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The power of the ‘pilot’ – 3 reasons to test your business idea before launch

June 29, 2023
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.
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Brand new ByteStart guides
  • Simplified expenses – how to claim flat-rate business costs as a sole trader
  • Can you run multiple sole trader businesses at the same time?
  • Claiming capital allowances as a sole trader: what’s allowed



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