Go self-employed with your eyes open - not your fingers crossed.

IPSE Launch is the definitive roadmap to take you from an idea to a fully set-up, client-ready business.
Built by IPSE, the UK's trusted community for the self-employed with over 25 years of getting it right.

Independent. Never alone.

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Why choose IPSE Launch

Going independent can be one of the best decisions you'll make for your career. It's also the one nobody fully prepares you for.

IPSE Launch closes that gap.

01

Protect what you're building

Get set up the right way from day one - the right legal structure, contracts that hold up, and the insurance and IP knowledge to keep your business safe as it grows.
02

Win more work, faster

Learn how to price yourself with confidence, pitch for work that pays what you're worth, and build a brand that gets you noticed instead of overlooked.
03

No guesswork. No HMRC anxiety.

With the end of invisible side hustles and the arrival of MTD, compliance is your biggest asset. Know exactly how to handle your taxes, what software to use, and how to meet every deadline without losing sleep.
04

Stop wasting hours on the internet

You could spend 40+ hours reading conflicting posts, or spend £129 and get the exact templates right now.
05

Make decisions like someone who's done this before

Cash flow, tax deadlines, accounting software, year-end - the practical, unglamorous stuff that actually determines whether your business survives its first year.
06

You're not doing this alone

You're joining thousands of independent professionals who've built their careers on their own terms - with a not-for-profit built specifically to champion them.

What you'll walk away with

A business, not just an idea.

Everything below is built around your goals - not a generic template.

A clear, actionable business plan built around your goals, not a generic template
The right legal structure: confidently choose between Sole Trader or Limited Company, knowing exactly why it fits your business
A bulletproof grip on your money: pricing, cash flow, tax planning, and the HMRC deadlines that actually matter
A brand and online presence that makes people want to work with you
The ability to pitch, contract, and handle difficult clients without losing sleep over it
Feel ready for the real stuff - late payments, rejection, tax year-end - because you've already seen it coming

Pricing

One price. No surprises.

Launch

£129

inc. VAT · one-off payment

Start your independence

Upon purchase, you'll receive an email invitation to our private Discord server and a code to book your Challenge Clinic date.

What's included

On-demand video lessons + downloadable tools, delivered all at once so you can go at your own pace

Business plan, formation checklist, SWOT template, day rates guide, and more

Additional benefits

Access to our Discord community

1 free attendance at our member challenge clinic

Making Tax Digital guide

What our members say

"I joined IPSE Launch to get a proper grip on running a contracting business - and came away with a network of other contractors too. It's paid for itself already."

S Sarah Independent Consultant

"Ten years in and I still learned things. It pushed me to network more and actually try the stuff I'd been putting off."

J Janet Freelance Designer

"With a solid foundation, your business will flourish. IPSE Launch gave me that foundation."

M Mark Boundary Concepts Limited

Who is IPSE?

We're the UK's professional membership community for the self-employed, freelancers, contractors, fractionals, micros, portfolios and founders.

For over 25 years, we've helped independent professionals join thousands of members shaping the future of independent work by building their careers on their own terms.

Independent. Never alone.