If you’re running a VAT registered business of any type, you’ll be aware that the government is allowing you to defer paying any VAT payment that was due between 20 March and 30 June 2020. Here is a link to the scheme description on gov.uk: Coronavirus VAT deferral scheme > I have a couple of
READ MORE >Posted on 28 March 2020
We’ll be looking at the implications of the announcements from Chancellor Rishi Sunak for TV freelancers. David Thomas will present some background and try to answer as many questions as possible.
READ MORE >Posted on 27 March 2020
On 26 March 2020 the Chancellor announced his new scheme to help people who are self-employed and have no work or reduced income. On 29 May he announced a second grant, available from 17 August, modelled on the first, but at a lower rate. On 2 November 2020 he announced that a third grant would
READ MORE >Posted on 26 March 2020
We’ll be touching on the following, including any specific advice from government for freelancers. Money management – Splitting personal and business finance Types of freelancer: PAYE vs self-employed Tax and NI for freelancers Record keeping without pain Planning like a business Agreeing work and getting paid on time How to avoid running out of money This
READ MORE >Posted on 24 March 2020
Panellists include: Adeel Amini, Freelance Producer & Founder of The TV Mindset Donna Taberer, Head of Talent at BBC Content Dr Hazel Harrison, Clinical Psychotherapist David Thomas, Trainer in freelance finance skills Lucy Tallon, Mental Health Programme Manager, at The Film and TV Charity Sarah Lee, Founder of The Talent Manager Tracy Forsyth, Creative Mentor
READ MORE >Posted on 24 March 2020
(If you signed up for the one-day face-to-face version of this, you will have a separate email from NUJ Training Wales regarding refunds). Many people enjoy what a freelance life can offer. Choice and flexibility. But with these comes the need to be organised and on top of your finances. This is especially true at
READ MORE >Posted on 14 February 2020
Creating a secure financial footing for your freelance career, particularly in difficult economic times, will leave you free to concentrate on being brilliant! This one day workshop shows you how to keep within the regulations and not waste time, whilst making the most of your finances. We’ll take a good look at: how tax works
READ MORE >Posted on 28 October 2019
This one-day workshop is perfect for anyone who is freelance, the training will be particularly useful for people working closely with others to tight deadlines, especially crew. The course will provide essential skills on managing yourself and your time with some space to consider where you are headed in your career and what skills you need.
READ MORE >Posted on 28 October 2019
Finance for Freelancers // Saturday 21 January 2023 // 10:00-13:00 // 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
READ MORE >Posted on 28 October 2019
Who’s it aimed at? If you’ve been employed, are going through redundancy and want to set up as self-employed, this is the course you can’t afford to miss. It’s particularly aimed at creative people, production folk and anyone who feels like running for the hills when they hear the words ‘tax return’. No previous knowledge of self-employment is
READ MORE >Posted on 28 October 2019
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