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8 signs that a small business may be approaching insolvency

By ByteStart April 17, 2020

Although it does not necessarily herald the end of a small business, the decline into insolvency can bring significant changes in company structure, operations and management style. Here are 8…

The 10 steps to successfully managing a project

By ByteStart April 5, 2020

Businesses operate by planning and executing a series of never-ending projects, though we may not always see it that way. Everything from running a successful marketing campaign, to taking over…

How to survive tough times in business

By ByteStart March 9, 2020

Running a small business can be a bit of a roller-coaster. Just when you think everything is going smoothly, an unexpected shock can hit your business and all of a…

The pros & cons of Microsoft Office 365 for small business owners

By ByteStart February 21, 2020

For any small business, the decision to switch to a cloud-based system where all pieces of data can be stored online is one that’s worth deliberating. Platforms such as Microsoft…

What is IR35? – Essential guide for limited company owners

By ByteStart February 5, 2020

If you are thinking of working as a freelancer or a contractor via your own limited company, you need to very quickly get a basic understanding of the IR35 rules.

How to set up a loan broker business

By ByteStart January 28, 2020

In many cases, acting as a broker and introducer for a business can be more profitable than being the company that actually lends the money. Typically, there can be 5…

The 7 principles of PRINCE2 Project Management

By ByteStart January 26, 2020

All businesses undergo change as they grow and develop, and it is likely that at some point, every business will take on a project of some sort, whether that’s delivering…

Business continuity for one man bands – plan ahead

By ByteStart January 21, 2020

Life can be great when you’re running your business as a one-man band. You get to escape the shackles of employment, including a boss who tells you what you do…

Becoming an employer – your responsibilities when you hire staff

By ByteStart January 16, 2020

No matter how successful your business has been with just you working in it, if you want to grow you'll need to employ people. There are a number of essential…

How to defend your small business from ‘Insider Threats’

By ByteStart January 8, 2020

The insider threat, intentional or otherwise, is now one of the major concerns in cybersecurity for businesses of all size. And with good cause.