Self-employment and entrepreneurship

How to start your own business

To start your own business you need to think about how you can build business skills and a business idea.

You could think about:

• a problem and a solution
• how you can make something better
• what you know, and what skills you have
• experimenting with ideas

Consider some training, either through a short course or by undertaking a business traineeship.

Find a short course, personal development or training opportunity.

Find information and advice about how to become self-employed on the Youth Employment UK website. 

If you already have a business idea

You may need a business plan and funding.

Find out about the The Princes Trust's enterprise programme. They help 18 to 30 year olds transform their ideas into a business. It is made up of key stages to help you decide if self-employment is right for you.