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Can I register as self-employed while claiming Universal Credit or other benefits?

September 9, 2025

Plenty of people start a small business while still receiving benefits. It might be a side hustle alongside another job, or simply a way to test out self-employment without giving…

Professional membership and registration for sole traders

September 9, 2025

Do sole traders need professional membership or registration? Learn which jobs are regulated and when joining a body can help your business.

Business rates and small business rate relief explained

September 2, 2025

Business rates are the non-domestic equivalent of council tax. How they are calculated, multipliers for 2025/26, and how small business rate relief works.

Jury service and how it affects the self-employed

September 2, 2025

Jury service can disrupt work if you’re self-employed. Find out who is eligible, how to defer, what you can claim, and the impact on employers.

Working from a garden office: a practical guide for start-ups

September 2, 2025

A clear guide to using a garden office for your start-up, including planning rules, costs, installation, connectivity and key tax considerations.

One in three UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic, research shows

August 29, 2025

Research suggests one in three UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic, contributing £4.6bn to the economy. Virgin StartUp has launched an accelerator to support them.

How pension tax relief works for the self-employed

August 27, 2025

Learn how pension tax relief works for sole traders. Understand allowances, limits and how self-employed pensions differ from limited company directors.

Gen Z leading the charge as UK’s next generation of business owners

August 27, 2025

Gen Z are leading the charge in entrepreneurship, with fresh research showing strong ambitions to run small firms ahead of Small Business Saturday 2025.

Can you be self-employed and employed at the same time?

August 25, 2025

Lots of people have a regular job (as an employee) and also run a side business. You might be working full-time and selling online at weekends, tutoring in the evenings,…

UTR number explained – what it is, when you need one, and how to get it

August 23, 2025

A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit code from HMRC used for tax. Find out when you get one, why it matters, and how to register or recover it.