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Government guidance, definitions etc. |
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| Gov.uk | government guidance on the legal responsibilities of being a sole trader |
| Gov.uk | guidance on working for yourself, including as a limited company or in partnership |
| Gov.uk | get government help and support, including business support helplines |
| Gov.uk | write a business plan |
| Gov.uk | set up a business partnership |
| Office for National Statistics | trends in self-employment in the UK |
| Wikipedia | entry for self-employment |
Advice |
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| 1st formations | setting up a company limited by guarantee |
| Bira | British Independent Retailers Association |
| Bytestart | Which business structure should you choose for your new business – sole trader, limited company, partnership or LLP? |
| Bytestart | 7 advantages of being a sole trader |
| Bytestart | 10 advantages of running your business as a limited company instead of being self-employed |
| Entrepreneur | US site, largely about becoming rich – so not our sort of thing at all – but actually, with very good advice about ditching your job and working for yourself |
| Rossmartin.co.uk | sole trader v limited company: key tax & legal differences |
| Simply Business | a guide to going self-employed in the UK |
| Smallbusiness.co.uk | differences between sole trader and self-employment |
| Talk Business | sole trader vs limited company – which is best? |
| Turn2us | self-employment and benefits – schemes and useful links |
| Voice | how to become self-employed in creatve / artistic fields |
