How do I start a new self-employed business?
IPSE is here to help you make the leap with confidence, giving you the practical answers you need to build solid foundations for your business.
Making the leap into self-employment is daunting
Starting a self-employed business can be one of the most exciting decisions you make, but it’s also full of unknowns.
From choosing the right business structure and registering with HMRC, to understanding tax responsibilities, contracts, and how to price your services, the early days can feel overwhelming.
Without a clear roadmap or access to reliable advice, it’s easy to feel unsure about whether you’re doing things “the right way” or setting yourself up for long-term success.
We’re here to guide you through it
IPSE is here to help you make the leap with confidence, giving you the practical answers you need to build solid foundations for your business.
From specific support for starting out to growing a sustainable business, our benefits have you covered:
- IPSE Incubator – start a business in 30 days
- Advice & guidance on starting out
- Events and webinars
- Mentoring opportunities with experienced freelancers
- Tax and legal helplines to answer your burning questions
And as your business grows, we’re here to support you long-term with vital protection, professional development opportunities, and national campaigning to improve the environment for the self-employed.
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Unlock these benefits today
Self-employment comes with enormous rewards - but it has its fair share of challenges too. That's where we come in. Whether it's protecting your business, demystifying tax or finding your next client, we're here to help.
How our benefits help you solve this problem
IPSE Incubator
A step-by-step guide to going self-employed. In just 30 days, we’ll give you all the answers you need to launch your business or side hustle quickly, and with confidence.
Events, training & networking
IPSE holds a diverse range of events, webinars, and workshops to help you expand your skills and knowledge and make connections.
Success sessions
Book a chat with an expert member of your choice to connect with others who’ve been where you are and can share valuable insights.
Advice & guidance
Expert-created resources to help you understand the basics - like setting up as a sole trader or limited company, managing tax and finances, and creating strong client contracts.
Tax and legal helplines
Make an unlimited number of calls to our tax and legal helplines for near-immediate answers to your burning questions.
People facing this challenge usually go for...
Most suitable for you if
You are in the early stages of your self-employed career or if you’re about to start your business.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £1,500
- IPSE incubator
- Events & networking
Most suitable for you if
You are looking to grow your network and access vital knowledge and tools for your business.
Upgrade or cancel any time
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
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Sole traders and freelancers, this membership is designed to provide the protection and support you need for your way of working.
Our member engagement representatives are happy to help! Book a call to chat with one of them today.
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