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find your path
Not everyone needs the same starting point. Answer three quick questions, and we'll show you exactly what to focus on and what to ignore for now.
THE PATHFINDER
where do you start?
Work through these in order. Stop as soon as you reach your path.
No jargon. No overwhelm. Just your next step.
Are you in a regulated industry?
food, beauty, childcare, financial advice, healthcare, legal services
Are you in a regulated industry?
food, beauty, childcare, financial advice, healthcare, legal services
What are you primarily selling?
choose the one that fits best
⚠️ the compliance path
Licences and insurance come before anything else. Trading without them could be illegal - even by accident.
💼 the side-hustle setup
Your tax, NI and HMRC registration works differently. You may not need to register a company yet - but you do need to tell HMRC.
📦 the product seller
Physical goods - you'll need storage, shipping, payment processing and product liability insurance from the start.
🤝 the service provider
Selling your time or expertise — contracts, professional insurance, clear payment terms and how clients find and book you.
💻 the digital seller
Downloads, courses, templates, memberships — your delivery platform, payment flow and GDPR basics matter from day one.