Starting Off

Get your home business off the ground with practical advice on setup and planning. Topics include company formation, website creation, freelance opportunities and workspace organisation.

Converting Hobbies Into Second Income

Turn a hobby you love into a side income while keeping your day job and testing if it could become your main business.

Eco-Friendly While Working from Home

Working from home cuts your commute emissions, but your energy use climbs, here's how to reduce your home office environmental impact.

Finance for Your New Company

Government grants for new businesses exist but won't cover all your startup costs, so plan to find funding from multiple sources.

Finding Freelance Work

Tips for finding steady freelance work through job boards and online communities that match your skills.

Making a Website for Your Business

You don't need tech skills to build a professional website for your business—here's how to get started.

Questionnaire: Have I Got the Right Attitude?

Check if you have the right mindset to run a business from home with this honest questionnaire about pressure, persistence and planning.

Setting Up a Home Office

Set up a dedicated home office space with the right equipment and phone lines to stay focused and handle taxes more easily.

Setting Up Your New Company

You can set up a company faster and simpler than you think, with or without formal registration depending on your needs.

Ten Potential Businesses to Run from Home

Ten practical home business ideas from computer repair to gardening that you can start with your existing skills.