Self-Employment Hub
Self-employment and small business ownership can offer you the chance to create a job and a way of working that fits with your individual health needs and personal preferences.
(source: Self employment in the UK 2024 | Statista)
Why choose Self Employment?
It’s becoming an increasingly popular route to work for people with disabilities who want to use their skills and talents to create employment.
Business ideas can come from a number of different places. Some people spot an opportunity or think of a business idea out of the blue. Others have a particular skill, interest or talent that they can develop. It is also possible to convert a hobby or pastime but wherever the idea comes from, it is important to spend time planning.
This Self-Employment Hub will give you more information and guidance on this rewarding employment route. If you’re not already working with a Self- Employment Advisor, consider requesting a discussion with one via your Employment Advisor.
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Business Planning
Business planning is important to help you capture your business idea, identify the market and to provide a description of how your business will work. It should contain information about what is needed to get started, the finances, the customers and targets for the future. Business plans do not need to be complicated or long but, even for very small businesses, are useful to help to check that things are going to plan. They are especially important when trying to get finance.
An important part of business planning is checking that the enterprise idea is viable and that it will generate an income large enough to meet its costs and to pay you a wage. Financial forecasts help by estimating the income and expenditure of a business. Setting up a business carries some risk as it is impossible to guarantee that everything will go smoothly even with a good business plan. There are ways to reduce risk but it cannot be removed altogether.
Some people try a number of different ideas before they find the business that’s right for them. For others, either starting slowly and testing their idea or combining self-employment with a paid job might be a good way forward. Both can provide some security if you want to start part-time. Careful planning will always help along with support and training.
Limited Companies
Limited companies are a popular choice for new business starters, many choose to start limited companies as they are separate legal entities. This page contains useful videos on essential LTD related topics to help you decide if it’s right for you.
Seetec Workshops Videos
Seetec provides a number of workshop videos on the subject of Self-Employment. Please click on the below link to view these videos.
Tax Questions
Self-Employment has its own unique tax requirements and with it a variety of questions. This page contains useful videos on a range of self-employment tax topics to help you better navigate the world of self-employment tax.
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