What business insurance do I need as a sole trader?
What are the main types of business insurance for a sole trader and what if I’m working from home?
Sole trader
Advice on how to start your own business, with guides to help you plan, develop and finance a start-up company, plus recommendations on registering the business, its legal structure and finding financial backing for growth. Whether you are just beginning or have already taken the first steps and want to keep everything on track, our expert articles will give you the knowledge to help lead you to success, whilst maintaining a good work-life balance.
Starting a business can initially seem daunting, but with good support and a strong idea you can quickly pass through the key stages of the setting-up process and be able to launch your company with a solid foundation.
Topics covered include: regulations and requirements for company owners, finding and selecting the professional services you may need (such as banking, insurance, accountancy etc.), legal structure options (self-employed person, sole trader, a partnership or a limited company), business planning, UK start up funding sources and finding your first customers.
What are the main types of business insurance for a sole trader and what if I’m working from home?
Sole trader
Business Ideas & Planning
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Sole trader
What does it mean to be a 'sole trader'? Is there any difference between a sole trader and being ‘self employed’?
Advice
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Business Ideas & Planning
Being self-employed means, you are captain of your own ship. But there are key decisions to make before you quit full-time employment, unless you want your ship to run aground
Sole trader
Haydn Rogan explains the tax advantages and disadvantages of status as a limited company and as a sole trader
Government Grants
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Government Grants
We'll take you through what type of small business grant you should apply for, how to prepare and how to increase your chance of success.
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Business Ideas & Planning
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Business Ideas & Planning
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Business Ideas & Planning
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