Is there much of a difference between being a sole trader or just simply self employed. Next year I am being made redundant and am looking at going self employed as a Freelance Trainer/Tutor teaching a variety of subjects including Basic Food Hygine, Working Safely, Basic Computer Skills etc. I was just wondering whether I will actually be self emplyed or a sole trader. Do I have to have a Business name (even my own name) that has to be registered? Many Thanks DJG