Becoming self-employed is not the same as having a viable offer. Start by identifying the customer, the result you can provide and a price or pricing basis that supports the time involved. Consider how you will find work, deliver it reliably and manage uneven demand. You can do this while employed if your contract permits it, but you should protect confidential information, avoid conflicts and set honest limits on availability. This commercial preparation helps you decide whether self-employment is suitable now, should begin as additional income or needs further testing first.
Registration, National Insurance, allowable expenses and employment-status questions depend on current rules and your circumstances. Use GOV.UK and HMRC as official sources, and seek advice from a qualified accountant or tax adviser where necessary. We do not register you or provide tax advice. Our role is to help define and build the customer-facing business. The Launch Plan costs £295 and includes a one-to-one session with our team plus a written recommendation. If you continue, the full build is £1,895 total and normally takes 4–6 weeks after approval. It can include the offer, identity, website, customer journey, payments and workspace.
Decide what customers will pay for
Turn your experience into a specific result for a specific customer. Check that the need is important, the buyer can be reached and the work can be delivered repeatedly. If you already have clients, use what you have learnt from them to tighten the offer rather than starting again.
Choose when self-employment should begin
The right timing may be before, alongside or after leaving employment. Compare likely demand, savings, personal commitments and weekly capacity. The Launch Plan can recommend a measured after-hours start or further validation rather than an immediate change in working status.
We develop the idea, the strategy and the website. Begin with a Launch Plan — £295 — from an idea, a skill, an interest, or none.
Launch profile assessment
Your launch profile
Three quick choices, then a 4–6 minute profile. Full refund if you cancel before the day of your session.
- 1Starting point
- 2Income ambition
- 3Timeframe
Your starting point
Income ambition
Complete step 1 to continue.
Launch timeframe
Complete step 2 to continue.
No polished pitch needed · Cancel before the day we meet — full refund
Complete the relevant official steps
Check current GOV.UK guidance for registration and record-keeping duties, and use professional advice for tax or status decisions. We focus on the commercial work that official forms cannot answer. There is a full refund if you cancel before the day of the session, and no obligation to continue into the build.
Who this is for
- People considering self-employment for the first time
- Employed professionals testing an independent source of income
- New freelancers or consultants who need a clearer offer
What this means for you
A defined self-employed offer and route to customers, with a written Launch Plan and clear boundaries for official tax and status guidance.
Common questions
Will you register me as self-employed with HMRC?
No. Registration and tax remain your responsibility. Use current GOV.UK and HMRC guidance, and consult a qualified adviser if you need advice for your circumstances.
Do I need to become self-employed before the Launch Plan?
No. You can clarify the customer, offer and route to market first. The timing and form of registration should then follow official guidance and any professional advice you need.
If you would like to begin, a short profile comes first. From there you can continue into the Business Opportunity & Launch Plan, or request a 20-minute Launch Fit Call.