Being self-employed means that you work for yourself.
What is it like to be self-employed?
When you are self-employed you:
Are the boss
Might employ people to work for you
Can control what you do and your working hours
Might work on your own a lot
Won't earn money if you are sick or on holidays
How do I become self-employed?
You need to have:
A business idea that you think will work
A business plan to help you and other people understand what your business is about
Money to buy equipment and tell people what you do (advertise)
How can I get support to be self-employed?
There are organisations that can help you to set up your own business. Look at: