I recently decided that working from home would be a good thing for me, too. Forunately I have my full-time job to support me while I get started. I was expecting to carry on writing software, but I've ended up doing web design and IT support so far! The approach I took was to create a company to work under (see the link below). This has the advantage of allowing you to register for VAT and reclaim the cost of new software and hardware purchases and I think it also gives you more credibility in the marketplace. I'm hoping to go full-time working for myself before Christmas, so I think I'll have to approach some agencies fairly soon. The work I've got so far is through people I know, but isn't enough to rely on. Let me know how you get on. P.S. I'm UK-based, too. Derek Lakin. Salamander Software Ltd.