HMRC’s new ‘tax gap’ report – what it means if you’re self employed
In June 2025, HMRC published new figures on the UK’s tax gap, which show that self employed people are a key part of the story.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – guide for the self-employed
With HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax coming soon, the frequency of filing returns will increase quite dramatically for the self employed.
UK SMEs that hire accountants report higher revenue and lower stress levels
An interesting new study shows that small firms that use accountants boost their revenues by 11.5% on average. They also report lower stress levels!
Late payment debt recovery service for ByteStart visitors (with Safe Collections)
Struggling with late payment? ByteStart visitors get exclusive rates with Safe Collections – no upfront fees, free claim review, and fast results.
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.
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…