Self Employment
There is a bewildering range of information available on starting up your own business. A good first point of call is Business Link and you can find a lot of practical information by clicking here:
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
For local information click here:
Your local contact is through Shropshire Chamber of Commerce at:
Trevethick House
Stafford Park 4
Telford, TF3 3BA
Tel: 0845 754 3210
Fax: 01952 208202
Other useful information
Business Enterprise Support
Support for people considering self-employment in the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin area:
Women In Rural Enterprise: http://www.wireuk.org/
West Midlands Woman
Business support for women in the West Midlands:
The Prince’s Trust: http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Creative Launchpad
Impartial, specialist enterprise support and advice for people working in the creative industries in the West Midlands:
HM Revenues and Customs – lots of information on the main tax and National Insurance issues – including how you register as self-employed:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/startingup/index.htm
Startups - general information and advice on starting a new venture:
BBC website - more general information on what to consider and where to find help
http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/start_a_business/company.shtml
Possible funding options:
Supporting social entrepreneurs: http://www.unltd.org.uk/ or ring 0121 766 4570.
Updated 17/7/06.
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