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Starting your own business

From time to time, we all fancy being our own boss. But is it really right for you?

Discover the ups and downs of setting up on your tod.

Pitching for work

Whatever job you do, the works not going to come in if nobody knows you're out there.

Whether you're a designer, a journalist or a copywriter working from home, your job title is meaningless if nobody knows who you are.

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Working from home

Forget about flirting and office gossip. When there's only one person in the workforce, here's what to expect.

The pros and cons of working from home.

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Tax and self employment

You may be allowed to wear pyjamas at your desk, but that won't fool the taxman.

Here's a starter guide to managing your moolah.

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VAT investigated

VAT stands for 'Value Added Tax' and it's added to most items you buy. If you're self employed you may need to charge.

Find out what VAT is and how it effects what you buy.

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