Self-employment and entrepreneurship
Find out how to start your own business, and where to get more information and advice.
How to start your own business
You'll need to think about how you can build business skills and a business idea.
You should think about:
- a problem and try to find a solution
- how you can make something better
- what you know, and what skills you have
- experimenting with a few ideas
Working for yourself is hard work as well as rewarding. Consider some training, either through a short course or by undertaking a business traineeship.
Find a short course, personal development or training opportunity.
You can also find out more about traineeships.
If you already have a business idea
You may need a business plan and funding.
Find out about the The Princes Trust's enterprise programme. They helps 18 to 30 year olds transform their ideas into a business. It is made up of key stages to help you decide if self-employment is right for you.
More information
Find information and advice about how to become self-employed on the Youth Employment UK website.