Retirement may present the opportunity to consider being your own boss or use your existing skills to offer your services as a consultant. Before embarking on either course it could prove beneficial to seek advice and guidance on how to proceed. You may be very knowledgeable within your own specialism but running a business or taking up self-employment can require help.

We suggest you contact your local Learning Learning and Skills Council

Details from Tel 024 7658 2761 or website www.lsc.gov.uk And info@lsc.gov.uk.

An excellent booklet "Work for Yourself – 7 steps to get you started" produced by the Employment Service is available from your local Jobcentre – you can also get further details from website www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

A visit to the small business service website may prove beneficial www.businessadviceonline.org.

Our Silverpot pages on Learning and Education should also be viewed.