Hello and Welcome to Go Self-Employed
Simple, straight-forward advice to make self-employment topics like taxes, bookkeeping and banking easy to understand.
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Are you dreaming about being your own boss? Do you want the freedom to make your own decisions and escape the rat race? Are you ready for a truly independent lifestyle?
Then becoming self-employed is for you.
I won’t lie and tell you it’s easy or that there is no work required. Self-employment requires a lot of hard work and determination, but there are so many rewards and you can make it whatever you wish.
Throughout this website, I’ll show you how you can go self-employed and be successful at it. I’ll provide you with the resources you’ll need to get set up and manage your money.
I’ve been self-employed for nearly a decade now and during this time I have learnt a lot. It helped that I was a Chartered Accountant working with small business owners, simply because I knew some of their challenges and understood the terminology. However, you do not need to be from a business background to become self-employed.
To start off your learning, read these articles first:
- Step-by-Step Guide to Going Self-Employed
- How and When to Register as Self-Employed
- Claiming Expenses
- Pricing
- How Do You Know You’re Ready to Start a Business
- A Beginners Guide to Bookkeeping
- Tax and National Insurance
I hope you enjoy these starting articles and look forward to being part of your journey as you become your own boss.
Anita
You make money doing what you love.
I'll help you look after it.
I'll help you look after it.
Recent writing
Guide to Self-Assessment for the UK Self-Employed and Freelancers
An easy to understand overview of self assessment – the process created by HMRC you need to use to declare untaxed earnings to the UK government.
Claiming Working Tax Credits When You’re Self-Employed
Working Tax Credits are available to eligible individuals who earn below a certain threshold, including those who are self-employed. Working Tax Credits are available to individuals whose income is below a certain level. They have, in the most, been replaced by Universal Credits.
Coronavirus: Government Benefits for the Self-Employed
The rules around claiming governments if you’re self-employed seem to be changing throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Here is a summary of the benefits you may be eligible for if you need income support over the coming months, according to your situation.
Universal Credit When You’re Self-Employed
Universal credits help by topping up your income and then get reduced as you begin to earn more. Perfect if your business income takes a dip or you are just starting out. Here’s how to find out if you can claim.
Money Advice For The Self-Employed During the Coronavirus Crisis
Covid-19 has caused a health and financial crisis across the world like never before. To help, I’ve put together some money advice specifically for the self-employed and sole traders to help you get through this period of uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus
Business Budgeting for Beginners
A business budget is the first step towards taking control of your business money. In this step-by-step guide I’ll show you how to create a business budget using a template you can update and keep.
National Insurance Rates
The type of national insurance payable depends on employment status. Here is a summary of the different types of National Insurance and who needs to pay them
How to Get a National Insurance Number
Getting a national insurance number entitles you to not just work in the UK but also the right to claim certain state benefits. Here’s how to apply.
National Insurance
National Insurance is a type of HMRC tax where workers (whether employed or self-employed) pay into a ‘pot’ which then entitles them to certain state benefits