Newly Self-Employed - The Basics

This workshop is designed for anyone beginning their journey into self-employment. You will be given clear, practical guidance to help you set up your business with confidence and avoid common pitfalls.

This workshop will cover:

• Getting Started: The Essentials – Learn what’s required to register as self-employed, why a business bank account matters, and the role of business insurance.
• Finance Foundations – Understand how to manage income and expenses, keep simple but effective records, and plan ahead for tax.
• Building Your Business Toolkit – Explore pricing structures, discover the basics of marketing, and learn where to find networks and support.
• Practical Checklist – Work through a step-by-step checklist of the key things every new self-employed person should consider.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what’s involved in running your own business and a toolkit of practical steps to move forward with confidence.