Do it yourself

All it will take to enjoy the benefits of being self-employed is a bit of paperwork. Jasmine Birtles explains Not all nannies and other childcarers have one employer and one place of work. Some are classed as self-employed and work for various people, often doing different types of work. Many more would like to become self-employed - even as an extra to their day job - but they don't know how to get started. Here are some of the most common questions people ask about setting up their own business and being self-employed.