Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular route into work for people who want to use their skills and talents and work for themselves. Click on the links below to find out more about starting up and developing your own business and the support available.
East Sussex County Council
Information on starting your own business, national loans and grants, as well as local sources of support.
Gov.uk self-employment
Check out the government’s financial support for self-employed people during Covid-19.
Money Advice Service
What to think about when starting up your own business, financial support available, and different kinds of self-employment, from sole trader to franchises.
Prospects
Find out if self-employment is right for you, learn how to start your own business and write a successful business plan and more.
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