Working for yourself can seem a very daunting prospect, but this helpful guide answers every question a would-be entrepreneur needs to know. Fully revised and updated it reflects all the latest developments in the world of self-employment and new business. All the major issues which need to be considered when starting up alone are dealt with, such as raising finance, keeping accounts, tax and legal aspects, marketing, IT and choice of premises. There's also friendly advice and lots of useful tips from case studies to those who have already made the leap into self-employment. This edition also features an extensive resource directory, which includes useful contact addresses, Web sites and an A to Z of ideas for self-employment opportunities.