REGISTERING FOR SELF EMPLOYED OR AS A SOLE TRADER.

This link will take you to the HMRC website and all the information you will need with taking that next step and registering a business. - HMRC

TAKING PAYMENTS ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE.

If you are looking for options to allow customers to pay by credit card or online, there are several platforms available. PAYPAL and STRIPE are popular options for many and offers a good level of security for both parties. Alternatively you can invest in a card reader, which will connect to an app and is perfect if you need a face to face payment option. SUMUP and IZETTLE are popular options. There are many more on the market, offering different levels of service, depending on the size of your business, its worth exploring the range as commission rates vary between them.

ACCOUNTS/BOOK KEEPING.

There are several online accounts packages that are available to small businesses, offering different levels of support. These offer simple book keeping solutions allowing you keep accurate records. You can take snapshots of receipts and send digital invoices, avoiding the issue of having endless of paperwork. Popular software options are XERO, QUICKBOOKS and SAGE.

Follow the links to read more about them and which one would be best suited for your business. Pricing structures vary on the software packages with most offering free trial months. They all provide excellent help sections and forums with guides on many aspects of book keeping.