Latest Working from home Questions & Answers
Selling from home
I’ve started to make products for children’s rooms from home. It’s still in the early stages, but to start off I thought of selling on ebay or from my own website. Would this mean I’d be classed as a business?
Home-based typist opportunities
I am interested in typing up manuscripts for authors, but have advertised to no avail. How can I contact the ‘right’ people?
Absence due to weather
Do I have to pay staff who either leave work early or don’t come into work due to the weather. Please note I ask this question due to a staff member telling us he probably won’t be in if it’s bad weather.
Renting office space vs working from home
I’m looking to start working as a consultant, what sort of premises should I look to rent?
Child support for the self-employed
How are Child Support Agency payments calculated for the self-employed?
Starting a small business
What forms do I need to complete to start a small business from home?
Tax exemptions for home-based workers
I would like to find out what tax exemptions are available for home-based workers, if any i.e. in terms of vehicle usage. Unfortunately, the Inland Revenue site is abysmal to say the least. Can you help?
Working from home
My franchisor wants me to move into retail premises but I am happy running my business from home. I want to maintain a good working relationship but I’m worried my franchisor may penalise me for staying home-based. What should I do?
Running a catering business from home
I 'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet.?
Proportional costs for a home office
How do you work out proportional costs for combined business and residential premises? Are there any guidelines? I am a sole trader based at home and would like to claim back some business costs for electricity, etc.
