if i'm using my name and registered as self employed...do i need to make it visually represent me by turning it into a logo? :confused2
I believe that there's is absolutely no necessity to get one. Unless you are a designer, of course, then it would be good to have one!
Logos There is no need at all, unless you can get one for free from a friendly design agency you know! I've been in business 5 and a half years, and not having one has never been a problem. What IS useful though is a proper domain name, a small website and some properly-printed business cards (for handing out at meetings and events). I've never needed letterhead or anything like that as all my comms, including invoicing) is done by email!