The tree’s up and the lights are on, the turkey’s stuffed and the dreaded works Christmas party is over for another year. It’s finally time for a few days of festive cheer in the bosom of your family, catching up with the in-laws and trying to work out the instructions for your new, must-have techno gadget. I know it’s unlikely, but should the novelty of all this yuletide merriment wear off and you need a good ploy for sloping off to your shed or study for a few moments of peace and quiet, how about the excuse of doing some important research. For anybody planning the move into self-employment, preparedness is key, and it’s not all about business planning and market research. (more…)

Reassuring news for anybody who is thinking off setting up a new business from home in 2008. You’re not alone and, what’s more, your aspiration is key to the UK’s economic future. According to a new survey carried out by the website, Enterprise Nation, home-based businesses account for 60% of new start-ups, with professional services like Auditel accounting for many of these. (more…)