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 consultants and freelancers, as well as micro-enterprises such as nail technicians or hairdressers.
If you are considering running a business from home, you should approach the idea with some care because there are various legal and financial rules you must comply with. The following articles look at the advantages and disadvantages of starting up a business from home, and explores issues like insurance, tax and work-life balance issues.
- What insurance will you need?
- A great run-down on the various tax exemptions available when working from home and a later update on tax and home-based-businesses.
- Some advice on the ups and the downs of starting and running a small business
- Advice on whether you will need a solicitor
- Advice on trading type - limited company vs sole trader or similar
- and some top tips on managing your time effectively