Start a business

If you want to work for yourself, or you have a good idea that you think you could turn into a business, why not start your own business? You will need to be highly motivated, independent and have a strong belief that your business will be a success.

Having your own business is no easy task. You’ll need to think about employing people, working out your finance and start up costs, applying for grants, paying taxes, health and safety, IT, payroll, premises, and sales and marketing. But if you’re ambitious and have the drive, there are no limits.

There are many organisations that can give you support - see the useful links.