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Running a Self-Employed Business: Top Tips from Catherine Brown

For Catherine Brown, running a business has been about building something that can adapt and grow over time.

As part of National Freelancer Week, we asked Catherine to share her top tips for freelancers and self-employed business owners:

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Making Tax Digital for Freelancers: What You Need to Know

Tax changes are coming soon that will affect freelancers and self-employed businesses through the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA). To help explain what this means in practice, we asked our partners at Cowgills to share an overview of what freelancers need to know and how to prepare.

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Running a Self-Employed Business: Top Tips from Sarah Keeler Dawson

For Sarah Keeler Dawson, running a self-employed business is rooted in making a positive difference through creativity.

As part of National Freelancer Week, we asked Sarah to share her top three tips for running a self-employed business.

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Running a Self-Employed Business: Top Tips from Cheryl Gaudiano

For Cheryl Gaudiano, running a business wasn’t something she originally set out to do. It’s something that has grown alongside her work as a professional violinist.

As part of National Freelancer Week, we asked Cheryl to share her top tips for anyone starting out.

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Running a Self-Employed Business: Top Tips from Jess Howell

For Jess Howell, running a self-employed business is about helping small businesses and independent individuals tell their stories through photography.

As part of National Freelancer Week, we asked Jess to share her top tips for running a self-employed business.

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National Freelancer Week 2026: Tips, Support and Real Stories for Freelancers

 

Freelancing comes with flexibility, but also real challenges – from finding clients to building something sustainable.

Here you’ll find practical tips, real experiences, and support to help freelancers and self-employed businesses grow with confidence.

 

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Over 300 entrepreneurs gather for Greater Manchester’s largest enterprise festival

Over 300 small business owners gathered at Campfield in the city centre for GM Business Growth Hub’s Festival of Enterprise.

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Community spirit shines through at the Rochdale Together – Enterprise Festival

The Rochdale Together – Enterprise Festival brought local entrepreneurs together for a lively day of learning and inspiration, as EnterprisingYou and GM Business Growth Hub partnered with Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency to celebrate community spirit and business growth.

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The power of community at Tameside Means Business Enterprise Festival

Last month GM Business Growth Hub’s EnterprisingYou and Tameside Council teamed up to celebrate the fantastic businesses that make up Tameside’s growing entrepreneurial scene.

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