Self Employment and Enterprise
The Ups and Downs of Self Employment
Ups
- You can get great satisfaction from succeeding with your business ideas.
- You have the independence of being your own boss
- You could make a lot of money
- There is advice and funding available to help you with your ideas
Downs
- To be successful you may have to work very long hours
- Stress levels can be high
- You risk losing everything if the business fails
- There is a lot of paperwork to do - e.g. tax returns - whatever the business
Funding
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
If you've got an idea for a project that could benefit your community then UnLtd wants to help you. UnLtd is a charity which supports social entrepreneurs by providing a complete package of funding and support.
Want to find out more? Visit The UnLtd website
Community Cash Awards from the Prince's trust
Community Cash Awards are grants of up to £5,000 to help you set up a project that will benefit your community.
What's the catch?
There isn’t one. You just have to come up with an idea for a project that will improve life in a local community in the UK. Maybe a new basketball court, a music studio, a youth club, sex education workshops in schools, a youth advisory board, even a local magazine. Visit the Prince's Trust website.
Enterprise
Being enterprising is simply about turning good ideas into a reality, so if you've had an idea that you think could go somewhere there are lots of organisations that can help you get started.
Enterprising Streak
Check out the Enterprising
Streak website for inspiration, advice, and contacts to help you start turning
your ideas into a reality. On the site you can:
Explore ways of developing your ideas
- Get in touch with a range of support organisations across the region to help you make the most of your ideas
- Meet the experts – find out what events are happening in your area.
Make your mark
Make Your Mark wants young people to get into enterprise- it's all about having ideas and make them happen. Check out their website for lots of help advice about getting into enterprise, inspiring stories and great competitions.
Would you like to run your own company?
Young Enterprise programmes help young people to learn about business
and enterprise through real life experience. This includes the chance
to set up and run your own company.
Go to the Young
Enterprise website for more information on getting your school
or college involved.
Real life entrepreneurs
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| Pete Waterman interview Pete Waterman gives us his tips on getting into the music industry. |
Emma Harrison interview Straight talking Emma Harrison one of Britain's top business women has some great tips for entrepreneurs. |
Tim Campbell interview The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell talks to us about choosing the right degree and starting a successful business. |
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| Young entrepreneur TheSite.org talks to one of Britain's youngest millionaires about being a success in business. Video clip copyright |
Being self employed Dance tutor Aaron explains what he's learning from being self-employed. Video clip copyright |
Last Updated: 09-Jul-2009