The Squeeze

At the last count more than 40,000 new businesses are being started each year.

That number does not appear to have slowed because of the recession. Business Link Services in the southeast say they continue to receive hundreds of enquiries from people wanting to start out on their own. They will join more than 700,000 companies operating in the southeast.

Jason Martin from Business Link Kent gives their top five tips for anyone wanting to become their own boss.

Most people surveyed in the region believe that running your own business will make you more money and give you a better work life balance.