Free stuff for trainers

This page is for trainers and coaches. It provides some links to resources that might be useful.

Check out our main Free Stuff page for templates and help sheets aimed at freelancers and other trainees.

As a trainer feel free to point people towards these. I’d appreciate it if you could leave the © statement on any materials you share.


Sign language interpreters

Click on this link for some useful info:

Guidance for BSL interpreters supporting people on David’s finance courses >


Some downloadable resources in no particular order:

Wall checklist for going live with webinars >

Download webinar checklist

This is designed to stick on the wall in front of you to remind you to turn off phones, lock up the dog, etc

I might even laminate mine.

Webinar booking checklist >

A sheet which reminds you to ask your clients all the right questions. Such as:

  • Who is instigating the webinar?
  • Which software is going to be used? Zoom? MS Teams?
  • Is there a reheasal?

Please note:

Although every effort has been made to provide accurate tips and information, David Thomas Media Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or out-of-date facts. Trainees are advised to seek up-to-date professional advice on all financial and tax matters before making decisions relating to these subjects. Nothing in our notes, courses, webinars, downloads or social media should be considered as financial advice.
We believe our tips are useful - but they are only tips!

Available courses are listed below:

Tue 02Jun2026

Setting up as a Sole Trader (full-day workshop with breaks)

Small group training for creative people going through redundancy and/or wanting to set up a business of their own. This interactive course runs across the day using Zoom.

From 10:00 until 4:30pm

Click to find out more >

Fri 12Jun2026

Demystifying tech, spreadsheets and AI for freelancers (provided by SA Mathieson)

This online course will tell you the first things you need to know about providing yourself with the technology you need to work effectively as a creative freelance business, including technology basics, spreadsheets, artificial intelligence and time hacks.

From 10:30 until 13:00

Click to find out more >

Fri 17Jul2026

Setting up as a Sole Trader (full-day workshop with breaks)

Small group training for creative people going through redundancy and/or wanting to set up a business of their own. This interactive course runs across the day using Zoom.

From 10:00 until 4:30pm

Click to find out more >

What our clients say:

Absolutely fantastic course run by an equally fantastic trainer. David made it fun to learn about business. Thank you so much.
Lottie, BBC leaver

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