Half of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack. How can you protect yourself?
According to government data, an incredible 50% of businesses experienced a cyber attack or security breach last year. How can you protect your business?
Has business confidence taken a “decisive turn for the worse”?
According to two major reports from the IoD and CBI, business leaders' confidence in the UK economy has crashed to a post-COVID low.
ByteStart’s list of fixed-fee UK small business accountants
On this page, we have added some links and details of small business accountants we have worked with for many years at ByteStart.
Is your small business making any of these classic LinkedIn mistakes?
Here are some things to help improve your LinkedIn company page - from optimising your profile to engaging potential followers with interesting posts.
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!
Big gap between HMRC interest rate on late payments vs. refunds
In what one tax advisory calls the 'elephant in the room', there is a sizeable gap between the interest rate HMRC pays on late payments and the amount of interest it pays out on tax refunds.
Tide small business bank account – £150 cashback!
We have set up a partnership with Tide, which is trusted by 500,000 businesses. Find out how to open a free business account. Plus get up to £150 cashback.
Claiming Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) – 10% rate set to rise in 2025 and 2006
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can help reduce your capital gains tax bill if you sell your business. We explain how BADR works, what the current rates are, and what the lifetime limit is for disposals.
How to get your new business website up and running
In 2024, a website is pretty much a prerequisite for a viable business. This article covers the best ways to get yours up and running as you start your small business.
Autumn Budget 2024 – How does it impact small business owners?
The autumn budget was one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Employers National Insurance is set to rise from April 2025, with inreases to CGT (including BADR) and other taxes. Read the key points here.