MPs Demand Over-50s Self-Employment Support
Over 50s who are out of work should be given support to start their own businesses, MPs have said. A report by the Work and Pensions Select Committee has suggested a self-employment support programme could help reduce the level of economic inactivity in people over 50, as well as disabled people. The scheme, if implemented, would replace […]
Third Lockdown Creates More Start-Ups
The third national UK lockdown produced a wave of start-ups, with arts and crafts businesses particularly increasing, according to Direct Line business insurance new policy data. Nearly a quarter (22%) of people have either started or are actively planning to set up a start-up – three per cent more than those who did so after […]
002: Business and Financial Planning. An interview with Emily Coltman, Chief Accountant at FreeAgent
Today we’re talking to Emily Coltman, Chief Accountant at FreeAgent about the practicalities of setting up and planning your business. Emily has many years experience of supporting self-employed people and small businesses in their accountancy requirements, and she shares with us some of her expertise on what the different options and considerations any start up […]
001: Is now a good time to set up your own business? An interview with Emma Jones, Founder at Enterprise Nation
We talk to Emma Jones MBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, about whether now is a good time to start a new business. Hear some uplifting stories in how the pandemic driven increases in people setting up their own businesses, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid. Emma discusses the current trends in terms of […]