UK Small Business News and Features

79% of women self-fund their start-up businesses

By ByteStart September 12, 2024

A new report by Small Business Britain highlights some major obstacles female entrepreneurs face, including access to funding and a lack of financial skills and confidence. The report, Female Entrepreneurship:…

Small firms responsible for most tax evasion in the UK according to NAO report

By ByteStart September 11, 2024

A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) says that the UK's small businesses are responsible for the 'vast majority' of tax evasion. In fact, of the £5.5bn tax…

55% of self employed will have no private pension savings at retirement if trends continue

By ByteStart September 10, 2024

A new study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) reveals a startling difference in pension saving patterns between the self employed and employees.

SMEs are being ‘squeezed’ by high street banks paying dire rates on savings

By ByteStart September 6, 2024

New data shows how the Big Banks pay SMEs far lower interest rates than their challenger rivals. Firms could be missing out on £8.5bn in lost interest.

Number of self-employed aged 60 and over in the UK hits a record 991,000

By ByteStart September 5, 2024

An interesting new study highlights the significant number of self-employed individuals who are over 60. According to the digital community Rest Less, the number of people over 60 who work…

Directors – be aware of new Companies House rules in 2024

By ByteStart January 24, 2024

Companies House is implementing sweeping reforms to clamp down on financial crime and improve corporate transparency. How are limited companies affected?

Is the 2024 self employed national insurance ‘cut’ genuine or not?

By ByteStart November 22, 2023

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced a National Insurance cut for the self employed from April 2024. The rate of Class 4 NICs will drop by 1%, and Class 2…

20 tips to make your day more productive as a business owner

By ByteStart 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.

Lessons in setting up your own limited property company | Felix Cash

By ByteStart August 9, 2023

With rising rent rates across the UK, in 2023, it is proving that if you are on the property ladder, you are potentially onto a winner. However, there are some key lessons to learn when setting up your initial property portfolio and launching your first limited property company.

Building a culture of presence and connectedness as a startup

By ByteStart August 4, 2023

A Startup now is operating within a time of profound disruption and instability. This challenges the organisation to find a core ground together within which the stormy seas can be navigated. A ground that calls us to participate with all of our faculties awakened.