Self employment

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One option for entrepreneurs, people who have a great business idea or for people who are struggling to get a job elsewhere is to become self-employed.

Setting up and running your own business can be a very exciting prospect, it is also time-consuming and challenging. Before you decide to set up your own business you will need to carefully consider whether becoming self-employed will suit your personality and abilities and fit in with your lifestyle.

Our Introduction to self-employment and guide to identifying further support are a good place to start.

Last updated: 9 October 2009

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