Setting Up On Your Own
Once you have an idea for a business and are thinking of starting up on your own, you need to take a look at some of the legal framework surrounding being a business owner. Here are some important links for your to follow.
Often one of the things that could stop you from starting is the fear of not knowing all the legal and regulatory red tape which could trip you up along the way. While we can't be experts in everything, we need to have a general knowledge of what running our own business involves and who we need to inform about our business. The following links will help you get the right information.
Inland Revenue Business Startup Team - Free workshops for small businesses and the self employed.
Business Link Guide to starting up your own business - A comprehensive resource for small businesses and the self employed.
Inland Revenue Startup Guide - Adobe pdf download giving a startup overview for new businesses and the self employed.
Shell Live-Wire - Useful site for starting up your own business - plenty of advice and help.
Preparing a Business Plan - Business link recommendations for business plan development.
Sample Business Plans - Take a look at some free examples.
Sample Marketing Plans - Take a look at some free examples.