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Money Box: Money Box Live: How to Start a Business

Money Box Live: How to Start a Business

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Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden on the positives and pitfalls.

Are you thinking of starting a business? Research suggests after a decline more people might be thinking about taking the plunge.

Are you thinking of turning your 'side hustle' into a full time job?

Perhaps you want to take the plunge but don't know your sole trader from your limited company.

This Money Box Live is a toolkit for anyone planning to start a new business - or those who've started one but might need a helping hand.

And we have Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden on the show to talk about what makes a good idea, the positives of running your own business as well as the pitfalls to look out for.

Following the pandemic there was a huge drop in the number of self-employed people but last year more than 100,000 people decided to go it alone and work for themselves compare to the year before - and it's the over 50's taking the lead according to the freelancer organisation IPSE.

It's also deadline day to fill out your self assessment tax return - so we'll be answering all your tax questions too.

Felicity Hannah is joined by Vicks Rodwell from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed and Richard Jones from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Presenter: Felicity Hannah
Producer: Sarah Rogers
Editor: Jess Quayle

(First broadcast 3pm Wednesday January 31st 2024)

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