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Finding reliable answers to your self-employment questions can be challenging and time-consuming. That's why we've curated trusted resources from the top experts, just for you.

Search directly for what guidance you are looking for below or browse our selection of categories and topic areas to see where we can help you and your business.

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What are angel investors
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Have you ever had a business idea that needed significant capital to start? Angel investors offer an alternative to business loans or venture capital (VC) funding...

7 minutes
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Savings and investment strategies for the self-employed
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Discover how to effectively manage your savings and investments to secure a prosperous future.

05 Sep 2024
1 hour, 1 minutes
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The Courage Economy

IPSE's manifesto for the 2024 general election

Listing advice desk 5
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IR35 guide
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In this guide, we run through the key things you need to know about IR35 as a self-employed professional, including the difference between 'inside' and 'outside' ...

12 minutes
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How to sell a business when you’re self-employed
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Whether you’re considering it by choice or necessity, it’s important to understand how to sell a business when you’re self-employed. Getting the best financial re...

6 minutes
Listing advice tax
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What is turnover for a self-employed business?
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Whether you’re creating a business plan, speaking to an accountant for the first time, or looking for funding to grow your business, it’s important to understand ...

3 minutes
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Neurodiversity and self-employment

The growth in awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in recent years has largely been positive, although there’s still a long way to go in terms of diagnosis ...

7.5 minutes
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The emergency survival guide for the self-employed
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Even the most resilient self-employed professionals can be thrown by unexpected challenges, including power cuts, internet outages, office thefts and more. Find o...

7.5 minutes
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Choosing the best freelance or self-employed workplace
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To help you choose your ideal freelance or self-employed workplace, we’ve collected some of the common options and the reasons to consider them in this guide.

17 minutes
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How to pay yourself as a limited company director
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Our guide will help you know what’s involved in paying yourself as a limited company director.

14 minutes
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How to avoid legal issues when you become self-employed
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Read our general guidance on how to protecting yourself, and your business.

9 minutes
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Why create a self-employed business plan?
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You know the ambitions for your business. So why create a self-employed business plan if you're not seeking investment or funding? Even if you're working as an in...

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