These resources are available to explore your entrepreneurial talent and consider how you could earn a legitimate income as a self-employed person, either by setting up your own business or as a sub-contractor in the construction sector.

The booklets below are to be downloaded onto your device and read at your own pace. There are sections that you can fill in and add your ideas and thoughts to so that they become your copy for you to keep.

You will see in the booklets that some website addresses are given. You can click on these and be taken directly to those sites to find out more.

Be Your Own Boss Booklet One | Download

Recommended videos 1 & 2.

This booklet provides details on the types of self-employment options, along with the opportunity to consider your skills and develop and outline ideas.

Be Your Own Boss Booklet Two | Download 

Recommended videos 3, 4, 6 & 9.

This booklet details the financial and legal aspects of being self-employed, including HMRC requirements.

Be Your Own Boss Booklet Three | Download 

Recommended videos 5 & 7.

This booklet explores the sales and marketing aspects of setting up and earning and income.

Be Your Own Boss Booklet Four | Download

Recommended videos 8 & 10.

This booklet details your next steps and where to access additional help and support.

Ready To Trade Planner | Download

This planner is a useful document to assist you in completing the tasks you need to set up and trade successfully.

You can also view the videos below to give you further insights into becoming self-employed, the topics are in the descriptions to assist you. 

#1 Knowing Yourself | Open Video

Understanding your skills and talents.

#2 Researching The Market | Open Video

Knowing if there is a demand for your idea.

#3 Legal Stuff| Open Video

What you need to consider to trade legally.

#4 Finance to Start Up | Open Video

Getting the money to start trading.

#5 Marketing | Open Video

Letting your potential customers know.

#6 Running Costs and Budgeting | Open Video

The costs incurred when running a business.

#7 Sales and Pricing | Open Video

Who to sell to and how much to charge.

#8 Banking and Finances | Open Video

Keeping control of your finances.

#9 Paying Tax | Open Video

Paying what is due.

#10 Summary | Open Video

Final thoughts.

SMART Subcontracting | Download

This booklet provides you with the knowledge you will need to gain work in the construction industry as a self-employed subcontractor.

Tax Review Form | Download

If you are unsure of your tax position with HMRC, download these forms to learn how to access a complimentary tax review from The Tax Academy.

If you want to learn more about The Tax Academy, click on this link:

Welcome – The Tax Academy – Prisoner taxation affairs & Tax debt.

Little Book Of Success | Download

This booklet will provide you with stories of how others that have been in custody have set up their own businesses.