Successful Self-Employment Made Simple
Practical guides and resources to help you take the right steps to create the freedom, flexibility and financial stability you dream of by going self-employed
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Planning Your Business
Ready to make a realistic plan to start your business? Learn how to refine your business idea and build a plan to create a business that's aligned with your vision of self-employment.
Legals and Regulations
Struggling to understand what steps you need to take to keep your business on the right side of the law? Learn what you need to do on the practical side of things like registration, insurance and bank accounts.
Tools & Tech
Having the right tools and tech streamlines your business, improves customer experience and saves you time. Use these guides to help you navigate the process of choosing and setting up the tech and tools you'll need.

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Understand HMRC’s requirements when it comes to keeping accounting records, include how long to keep your tax records and how.

How to Do Your Own Accounts When You’re Self-Employed
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The starting rate for savings lets many UK individuals earn up to £5,000 in savings interest without paying tax on it. Check if you’re eligible and how the £5,000 is tapered for those earning more than others.