The entry path · no incorporation required
Start this weekend. Your first £500 before you register.
You do not need a company, a website or a marketing budget to begin. You need a trade people pay for, a small kit, and a plan for the first few customers. That is exactly what each manual gives you.
Pick your tradeThe first-weekend path
Four steps to your first paying customer.
- 01
Pick the trade
Choose a hands-on local trade from the catalogue — window cleaning, gutter clearing, end-of-tenancy cleaning. Something people pay for in cash this week.
- 02
Get the manual and the kit
The manual lists the exact starter kit (often £200–£500) and where to buy it. No course, no franchise, no mentor.
- 03
Win your first customers
Follow the first-weekend playbook: the street to knock, the words to say, the price to charge. Earn your first money before you register anything.
- 04
Register once it's working
Tell HMRC you're self-employed once income is coming in. Then let the AI toolkit handle the quoting, admin and marketing so you stay lean.
Honest questions
Before you start.
Can I really start a business this weekend?
Yes — for hands-on local trades. You do not need a company, a website, premises or staff to take your first booking. You need a small kit, a way to be paid, and a few customers. The manual gives you the exact steps for the trade you pick.
Do I have to register a company first?
No. In the UK you can start trading as a sole trader and simply register with HMRC for Self Assessment by the deadline once you have income. You are not gated behind incorporation. The manual shows you when and how to register.
How much do I need to start?
For most of our trades, a few hundred pounds of equipment and your time. The 'first £500' path is designed so your first customers pay for the kit, not your savings.