Starting your own business and being self employed isn't easy - but if you get the right advice and help from the start you'll have a better chance of surviving.
Take a look at these sites:
New Business - New Life
help for anyone aged 16 or over thinking about setting up their own business click here
The Prince's Trust
business start-up support for 18-30 year olds click here
Shell Livewire
helps 16-30 year olds start and develop their own business click here
Business Link
Disabled Entrepreneurs Network
networking and information services for self employed disabled people click here
Young Enterprise
inspiring young people to succeed through enterprise click here
Start Ups
information and advice for anyone starting up a small business click here
Nottinghamshire Business Venture - NBV
information on starting your own business click here