Autumn Budget ’25 – Chancellor hammers small business owners again
The Chancellor has delivered her Autumn Budget and confirmed a long list of tax and spending changes that will affect millions of small business owners.
Willow Ethos – unlocking staff potential in small businesses
Bytestart spoke to Willow Ethos founders Paul and Matthew Bennett to talk how behavioural analysis and culture alignment can boost small business performance.
Increase in home-based side hustles raises questions for insurers
New data suggests parents may need to check their home insurance policy terms if an adult child returns home and starts running a side business.
HMRC reminds Christmas side hustlers to check if they need to pay tax
HMRC has issued a festive reminder to anyone making extra money from market stalls and other seasonal side hustles, to check if their earnings are taxable.
Autumn Budget 2025: Small businesses braced for major tax hikes
Tax rises on income, dividends and VAT could feature in the November Budget. Here’s what small business owners should expect.
How do student loan repayments work if you’re a sole trader?
How do student loan repayments work when you’re self-employed?. Find out how HMRC calculates what you owe, and how much you’ll repay via Self Assessment.
What happens if I register as self-employed late?
In this guide, we explain the official rules, how HMRC treats late registration, the potential penalties, and what to do if you’ve missed the deadline.
What counts as proof of income when you are a sole trader
How to prove your income if you're self-employed. Which documents to use, how to get your SA302 from HMRC, and how much history you need as a sole trader.
31st October paper Self Assessment deadline: who it applies to
The paper Self Assessment deadline is 31st October. Find out who can still file on paper, what happens if you're late, and how to avoid HMRC penalties.
2025 Autumn Budget predictions for the self-employed, by a tax expert
As the Chancellor prepares the 2025 Autumn Statement, self-employed people need to be prepared for some of the changes that could result from it.