New help sheets for freelancers – agreeing work and getting paid

Anyone who’s been on one of my courses will know that I have collected together a dozen ‘help sheets’ on different topics that are useful for freelancers.

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Posted on 03 November 2023

How much should you put aside for tax?

If you’re new to being a sole trader (ie registered as self-employed), it can be a bit daunting that people pay you without making any deductions for tax and National Insurance (NI). You know you need to pay tax later, but how much do you put aside?

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Posted on 02 October 2023

Setting up as a Sole Trader (2-morning workshop)

We have a special voluntary fee pricing policy for this course. This is for people who have no access to training funds or want to delay payment until their finances are on a firmer footing. Details below. [Please only book if you’re free on both mornings.] Who’s it aimed at? If you’ve been employed, are going through

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Posted on 13 September 2023

Beyond Redundancy: Setting up as a Sole Trader (2-morning workshop)

We have a special voluntary fee pricing policy for this course. This is for people who have no access to training funds or want to delay payment until their finances are on a firmer footing. Details below. [Please only book if you’re free on both mornings.] Who’s it aimed at? If you’ve been employed, are going through

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Posted on 16 August 2023

Self-employed roles in production – updated ‘agreed list’

It can often be confusing trying to work out which jobs are likely to be paid as self-employed, and which as PAYE. Generally speaking it’s roles where people have their own tools, or where HMRC thinks you have to show “rare skill and judgement”, a jargon phrase that always brings a wry smile. A good

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Posted on 01 August 2023

Why freelancers are never unemployed

When I ask people on my courses what they think ‘freelance’ means there’s often some wag who shouts ‘unemployed’. It’s usually someone who’s just left employment and is getting their head around the freelance lifestyle. It’s also meant as a joke, but with a frisson of ‘it’s funny because it’s true’. The word ‘unemployed’ implies

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Posted on 01 August 2023

Beyond Redundancy: Setting up as a Sole Trader (2-morning workshop)

We have a special voluntary fee pricing policy for this course. This is for people who have no access to training funds or want to delay payment until their finances are on a firmer footing. Details below. [Please only book if you’re free on both mornings.] Who’s it aimed at? If you’ve been employed, are going through

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Posted on 31 May 2023

Business Toolkit for Freelancers (ScreenSkills)

In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd   Do you need help managing your finances ? Not sure what help is available to support you through this? The Business Toolkit for Film and HETV Freelancers workshop is here to answer your questions and give you the tools to ensure you plan for a successful

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Posted on 20 December 2022

Beyond Redundancy: Setting up as a Sole Trader (BECTU/Prospect, 2 x 2 hours)

[Please only book if you’re free on both mornings.] Format: Interactive Workshop  This course is in 2 online parts and aimed at those who have already decided to go ‘self-employed or freelance’… not for those who are ‘thinking of the options’. Setting up on your own is daunting when you’ve not done it before, doubly

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Posted on 20 December 2022

Finance for Freelancers (BECTU/Prospect – England)

Finance for Freelancers // Weds 18 January 2023 // 10:00-12:00 // Online The essential course for every freelancer – this course will take the you through everything you need to know to manage the business side of your freelance career in the film & TV industry. The course will teach participants to understand the importance

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Posted on 20 December 2022