Free guides for UK solopreneurs
Practical, no-fluff guides for starting and testing a one-person business in the UK.
How to validate a business idea in the UK
A practical, step-by-step way to validate a business idea in the UK in 14 days, using real conversations and paid commitments rather than surveys.
A one-page solopreneur business plan template
A free one-page business plan template for UK solopreneurs: problem, customer, offer, price, channel, numbers and a 90-day plan. Copy it and fill it in.
The one-person business checklist (UK)
A practical UK checklist for starting a one-person business: idea, validation, legal and tax set-up, money, marketing and weekly habits.
How to price a service as a freelancer in the UK
A practical method for UK freelancers to set prices: work out your real costs, pick a pricing model, set a day rate or project fee, and raise prices without losing good clients.
How to get your first 10 customers
A step-by-step plan for one-person businesses to win their first 10 customers: who to approach, what to say, how to follow up, and what to track.
Side hustle to business checklist (UK)
A UK checklist for turning a side hustle into a proper business: tax registration, the trading allowance, employment contracts, insurance, money, data protection and knowing when to go full-time.
How to start a one-person business with little or no money (UK)
A practical UK guide to starting a one-person business on almost no budget: pick a skill-based offer, sell before you spend, use free tools, and keep the legal basics right.
How to get customers without social media
Practical ways for one-person businesses to find customers without posting on social media: referrals, partners, local networks, email, directories and search.
How to pre-sell before you build it (UK)
How one-person businesses in the UK can take real orders or deposits before building, without misleading customers: offers, pricing, refunds and consumer law basics.