Self Employed...
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A Product or Service Business?
There is a vast amount of difference between a product and a service business, so it is important that you understand what you are offering before you start your own...
Are You Entitled to Government Support?
There is all manner of Government support available for people looking to return to work by becoming self-employed.
The only thing to...
Common Pitfalls of Being Self-Employed
There are loads of benefits to being self-employed, not least the fact that there is literally no cap on your earnings and you have the lovely...
Funding Your Own Business
Before you start your own business you need to know how you’re going to pay for it.
Some businesses need more funding than others, depending on what...
How to Start a Business from Home
Starting a business from home takes a great deal of commitment, dedication and hard work.
You need to make some ground rules for yourself and your family...
Is There a Market for Your Business?
There is no point spending your time and hard-earned money on starting a new business unless you have really done your homework. With around two in five new...
Keep a Work Life Balance When Working from Home
Many people choose to become self-employed in order to improve their work life balance, but it takes a lot of preparation, organisation and...
Keep the Right Records When Newly Self Employed
It is imperative that you keep the correct paperwork when you are newly self-employed as your business can be checked and assessed at anytime. It...
The Benefits of Being Your Own Boss
There are so many benefits to being your own boss. It can be very difficult, stressful and frustrating when you are self employed and run your own business, so it is...
The Importance of Market Research
Good market research is a very important part of starting your own business. There is no point pumping all your time, money and effort into a business idea that is...
The Mindset of a Self Employed Person
The mindset of a self-employed person is really nothing like that of an employee. In order to succeed in being self-employed, it is imperative...
The Unseen Costs of Becoming Self Employed
Even though the sky’s the limit in terms of earning when you’re self-employed, there are often a number of unexpected costs that can take the...
Would Shift Work Suit Your Family?
Just because shift work doesn’t necessarily have the best reputation for creating family harmony doesn’t mean that it might not be right for you.
Many...
