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New to self-employment

If you’re thinking about becoming self-employed, or recently started working for yourself on a full or part-time basis, it can feel scary and overwhelming. As a freelancer, contractor or running a business, you’re responsible for every aspect of your career. But it can also be enormously liberating, as well as financially rewarding. So, we’ve created this advice section specifically for those new to self-employment.

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Listing advice Angel investors
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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...

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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 ...

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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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How to prepare for self-employment
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This guide will help you prepare for self-employment

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Listing advice freedom
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How to switch to self-employed contracting
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If you dream of more freedom, flexibility and potential earnings, find out how to switch to self-employed contracting and take more control over your work.

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Listing advice Become an author
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How to become an author

Whether you want to become the next great fiction writer or build a career covering practical guides, find out how to become an author whilst self-employed.

7 minutes
Listing advice Become a freelance SEO consultant
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How to become a freelance SEO consultant

SEO is one of the most in-demand skills. This guide explains how to become a freelance SEO consultant, providing you with a solid foundation for success.

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