It’s taken commitment, guts and talent to create something out of nothing. And that’s something to celebrate! But the self-employment path is littered with challenges. Things like market conditions, competition, and supply and demand remain outside our control. But often it’s the things we can actually control that we’re guilty of unintentionally sabotaging. Maybe it’s […]
Hobby business or self-employed? Why it’s important to understand the difference
You’ve been employed or you’re working part-time. Either way you’ve had that niggling inclination to re-invent yourself, to indulge your passion in doing something creative or have a go at doing something completely new. You start selling on Etsy, take a few portrait photographs for friends, design some jewellery – you ‘re loving being able […]
30 Winchester self-employed Mums needed
30 Mumpreneurs needed I am looking to speak with 30 Winchester self-employed mums who find tax taxing but still want to do the right thing. Are you my next research participant? If you’re a self-employed Mum and operate your small business from home, I’d love to speak to you about how you manage the madness of […]
A boost for kitchen table start-ups
Great news for all those “kitchen table start-ups” as the government announced initiatives this week aimed at making it easier for home based entrepreneurs to do business. For too long home based businesses have been regarded as being of no economic significance. This perception is now changing. According to the Department of Business there are […]