Freelancing is offering your skills and/or services as a sole trader, often taking on multiple different jobs or projects with different clients. Freelancing is about
- taking initiative
- handling project-based work
- managing both clients and your schedule
To support your freelancing, we offer 1-2-1 appointments from the Entrepreneurship and Employability Lead.
Startium
Through our online platform you can also access support with the formalities of registering your business and declaring income, if you haven’t already.
On Startium, you can find:
- quick start guides
- FAQs
- events to support you in your freelancing journey
Useful links:
- - a-n is a member organisation for artists providing support and advocacy. Their network pages include advice (updated regularly) on what to charge
- (IPSE) - includes a guide to freelancing which is available to download
- on how to become a successful freelance. Although this article is now a few years old, it contains some advice that is still relevant
- How to freelance in film and TV:
- American Blog article -
- - course from the Institute of Translation and Interpreting
- - blog post from Exeter University
Specialist advice and job sites:
- - including first-timer guides
- - US-based site but with offices in London and Berlin
- - includes a freelance directory
- - Bidding site where you can advertise your services and bid for projects
- and advice
- - mainly DIY, delivery, home repairs, and cleaning tasks advertised
- - a guide to starting your career as a freelance language teacher
- - American site but also lists freelance jobs in the UK