Thinking of starting a new business? Here’s everything you need to know

Self-employment is the dream for many who feel trapped by the 9 -5 of PAYE employment. The desire for increased flexibility, choosing your own working hours, creative independence and professional agency represent significant upsides. Such is the draw of self-employment, according to the Irish Labour Force Survey, 14.75% of our working population work as freelancers in solo employment or self-employment. Thirty-two thousand of that group are women, 63% of whom have a degree or postgraduate qualification...