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advice for sole traders

If you need help with careers advice and guidance, please check out some of these resources, and get in touch with us if you need more help!

SOLE TRADERS + SMALL BUSINESSES

setting up

SET UP AS A SOLE TRADER

Find government advice, a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
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HOW TO REGISTER

YouTube video explaining how to set up as a sole trader.
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10 tips for sole traders

10 key tips if you want to set up as a sole trader.
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ESSENTIAL SOLE TRADER INSURANCE INFO

All the information about the kind of insurance you need as a sole trader.
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MARKETING ADVICE

Advice on social media, creating a website, building a logo, etc.
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GENERAL ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

List of key pieces of advice for sole traders.
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INSURANCE AND FINANCES

public liability insurance

Advice and guidance on choosing Public Liability Insurance for sole traders.
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PROFESSIONAL INDEMINITY INSURANCE

If you give professional advice as a sole trader - you might need to consider this insurance.
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PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE

You may need product liability insurance if you install certain products.
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Employers' liability insurance

Most sole traders work alone, but if you need to hire someone for a short time, you may need this form of insurance.
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BUSINESS RECORDS

You must keep the right records if you're a sole trader - follow the advice on the government website.
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ACCOUNTING GUIDE FOR SOLE TRADERS

List of key pieces of accounting advice for sole traders.
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OTHER RESOURCES

bytestart

Digital hub for sole traders and small businesses.
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NSCG SERVICES

Cyber security advice for sole traders.
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Hiscox

Insurance advice and other business advice for sole traders and small businesses.
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FSB

Federation of small businesses - advice, guidance, support and more.
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HMRC ADVICE

New support for Small Business from HMRC.
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ACCOUNTING GUIDE FOR SOLE TRADERS

List of key pieces of accounting advice for sole traders.
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INDIVIDUALS + CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES

CAREERS RESOURCES

writing a cv

Guidance for construction workers looking to write a CV/resume.
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MORE CV ADVICE

Specific CV guidance for people working in the construction industry.
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CONSTRUCTION CV ADVICE - YOUTUBE VIDEO

Advice and guidance from Career Propeller.
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INTERVIEW SKILLS

Construction interview skills - by Construction Kronies.
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MOCK CONSTRUCTION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Mock interview questions so you can practice before you get there.
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GO CONSTRUCTION

Dedicated careers advice for people looking to get into the construction industry and develop their careers - from CITB.
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careers in construction

Search for your next construction role on this database!
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CONSTRUCTION JOB BOARD

Another online database for current jobs
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NATIONAL CAREERS ADVICE

Official government guidance and help for careers and jobs.
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CSCS CARDS

Find the right CSCS card that you'll need for your career.l
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CSCS CARDS - WHICH NVQ DO I NEED?

Mock interview questions so you can practice before you get there.
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CAREERS PATHWAYS

Click here to find out more about where an NVQ can take you - and how you can transfer into other occupational roles.
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