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. Already working in a rapidly changing media environment, with no guarantee of ‘a job’ in the industry, now more than ever freelance journalists find themselves in a precarious
READ MORE >Posted on 14 April 2020
The loan schemes are aimed at people who run businesses, where there is a problem with cashflow because of the pandemic. This technically includes freelancers who are sole traders, in partnerships or run their own limited companies. All are types of business in the UK. There are two main loan schemes: The Coronavirus Business Interruption
READ MORE >Posted on 13 April 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 Planning finances Support for freelancers from the government This is part of a programme of webinars and online support arranged by ScreenSkills/ITF for freelancers. Check out the
READ MORE >Posted on 02 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 01 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 01 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 01 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 27 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
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
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 14 February 2020
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