The Covid-19 pandemic started a wave of self-employment across the UK and more people than ever before are thinking of starting their own business. If you’ve ever been curious about what it's like to be your own boss and run a company your way, plug into this episode of Oh For Food’s Sake as we’re discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of self-employment.
We start out by listing the kinds of self-employment available and what financial and legal obligations they have. Then, we give you the benefits of being self-employed and some of the potential pitfalls you might come across. This episode is also sprinkled with our top tips on how to survive (or even thrive) when you start your own business!
If the idea of self-employment resonates with you, get in touch with us using the links below for more advice and support and you can also join the conversation on our Facebook page. You’ll also find more from us by subscribing to the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast.
Timestamps
[0:47] Today we’re talking about our experiences of becoming self-employed
[2:25] The different kinds of self-employment and what your legal obligations are
[5:40] Sole trader or limited company? Why we chose to go limited
[7:17] Some surprising statistics about self-employment
[9:00] The double-edge sword of the new wave of self-employment
[11:45] Flexibility: One of the biggest benefits of self-employment
[14:09] Business owners can choose what to focus on
[17:35] Following your own learning journey
[19:52] It’s not just you and your computer! The importance of connecting with others
[21:20] The financial rollercoaster of self-employment
[24:20] How do you build momentum when you’re self-employed?
[25:40] Your business is all about you, so please take care of yourself
[27:30] How your network keeps you accountable and helps you fight back against imposter syndrome
[28:50] Pay yourself!!
[30:07] Self-employment doesn’t have to be right for you forever
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See you next time!