About You - Becoming self-employed is no easy ride
It can take a long time to take ‘the big leap’ but in terms of personal independence gained, the opportunity to manage home and family alongside income generation, and the improvement in your self-esteem … there’s nothing quite like it.

About You - Business should be fun
If you like a challenge and you want to be the ruler of your own destiny, a business is what you need but the secret is not to let the business run you!

About You - Dedication is what you need
By Colin Davison, Cranleys Chartered Accountants. Starting a small business requires determination, motivation and know-how.

About You - Do you really want to be an entrepreneur?

Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. You've probably got an idea, you may have held onto the dream of working for yourself for some time - but how do you put them altogether?

About You - Putting your business into perspective
When you start running your own business, there are all sorts of things you find out about yourself like...

Before You Start - Key Considerations
Whether you have identified a gap in a market, are planning to buy an existing business or buy a franchise, you need to make sure that the idea is viable and this section is designed to help you consider your options.

Business Structure - How to form a limited company

How to form a limited company, how to register, name and who should you contact.

Business Structure - How to choose your company name

With the way the Companies House is set up, it makes it a challenge to come up with something easy.

Buying a business - Should you buy an existing business?
One route which many people have successfully taken into starting a new venture is to buy an existing business.

Unemployment - Unemployment to self-employment?
Ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss and run your own business?

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