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A Guide to Running a Business from Home

Oct 21 2005

Basing a business at home is an increasingly popular option for many new businesses. It is an ideal solution for numerous types of start ups, including freelance workers and consultants, as well as micro-enterprises such as hairdressers or nail technicians.

If you are considering running your business from home, you should approach the idea with some care, because there are various legal and financial rules you must comply with. This factsheet looks at the advantages and disadvantages of starting up from home, and explores issues like planning permission, business rates and mortgage, insurance and security issues.

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