If you have a good idea for a business and like the idea of working for yourself, self-employment is an option to consider. To succeed you will need to be highly motivated, hard-working, organised, and not afraid to take risks. That said, if you can make it work, you can enjoy the satisfaction of being your own boss! 

Find out more:

Starting your own business (Business Link)

The Princes' Trust Enterprise Programme supports unemployed young people aged 18-30 to work out if their business ideas are viable and whether self-employment is right for them

Shell LiveWIRE is the UK's biggest online community for young entrepeneurs (aged 16-30) who are starting or running their own businessFurther information.

Further information:

eCLIPS fact sheet 'Working for yourself' (PDF)

Self-employment (Directgov)

Self-employment (The Site)