Testimonials

Last Updated on 28 July 2016

I think this is, by a long way, the best workshop I have every been to. The facilitator was truly excellent.

BenBBCSetting up as a Sole Trader

I found myself hanging on every word.

Trainee, BBC

Immensely enjoyable. Hugely helpful. Very concise, simple understandable language, clear delivery style. Excellent day!

Peter, BBC leaver

David was fantastic, informal and incredibly knowledgeable! I learnt loads!

CalumTrainee, Glasgow

The whole workshop was excellent – really thorough and detailed.

BBC TraineeSetting up as a Sole Trader

“Exceeded my expectations. Very informative. Also very motivational.”

Film & TV Charity trainee

An invaluable course covering many useful topics. David delivered clearly and with humour and kept our interest throughout, thank you!

Rebecca LeesFreelance writerCardiff

I felt enlightened by the end of the day and can now confidently explain what tax and N.I. are!

WinnieChannel 4 Production TraineeGlasgow

The presentation and mood in the room was great. I’m definitely going to do another training course.

AledBBC Production ApprenticeCardiff

Thank you. You clearly know what you’re talking about!

Emily, BBC leaver

After taking your training day I now feel a lot more confident going into the industry as a freelancer.

AneesahChannel 4 TraineeGlasgow

Brilliant structure to the day. I enjoyed the interaction and the overall content.

CW, student media freelancer

David is an accomplished trainer who is a joy to learn from. He is open to questions and comments but always keeps the course on track, covering a wealth of information during the day, presenting it in an entertaining, memorable and often humorous way.

Claire GardinerFreelance journalistCardiff

Probably the most enlightening course I been on. With David being one of the most able and empathetic trainers I’ve worked with.

Nick, BBC leaver

My head is still buzzing with the info.  Your style of teaching makes the facts given easy to digest.  I hear the tax return adverts on the radio and now smile to myself as I know I am so going to be ready.

HelenBECTU

I feel so much more organised and less intimidated now

RebeccaRunner (ScreenSkills participant)

Thanks for the video and for the session on Monday. I really enjoyed and found it very useful. Diolch.

SionedNGOCardiff

Amazing and very insightful! Discovering your website has been great and it is a fantastic resource.

AmirScreenSkills participant

Your style was so clear that I understood the financial side of business for the first time, and am now even feeling a little bit excited about the future!

AngieBBCLondon

That really was a very enjoyable and useful day. David was excellent. It’s so nice to have a tutor who’s on top of his schedule.

HelenFederation of Entertainment Unions

David Thomas is a brilliant instructor and I appreciate his varied knowledge base as both an ’employee’ vs freelancer

BECTU Vision trainee, Scotland

Brilliant course. Great delivery. Factual, straightforward but enjoyable. Left feeling much more informed and positive.

RedBee employee going freelance

One of the best courses I have ever been on! Superb!!

Emma, BBC leaver

Far and away the best course I’ve attended in 20+ years of my career. Thank you!

Tara, BBC leaver

You were a breathe of fresh air in something that I didn’t think could be interesting and fun to learn about!

Joe

I knew David’s course would be good but I didn’t realise how much I would enjoy it!

Kate ElliottTraining Officer, BECTU Sector, Prospect

The session was really great and informative. The tutor made a topic which could’ve been boring really interesting to learn about. He was also very engaging and responded well to questions.

TV Freelancer, Glasgow

Yesterday was amazing, I really have learnt a lot. I’m so impressed with David’s teaching and holding the group.

Clare, FEU Trainee

Courses like this are important for people’s mental health. David is an inspiring person.

BECTU trainee

Thank you for giving me such a brilliant insight in to the world beyond the BBC.

Alex'Setting up as a Sole Trader'BBC

Wanted to thank you for all the information and advice during the course, some of the stuff I’ve learned I can implement super quickly and see rewards almost immediately.

GrzegorzFreelancerBECTUFinance for Freelancers

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Made interesting and fun!

SianMama Youth Project

Extremely practical, clear and timely advice pertinent to the situation. Book him again!

Wayne NowaczykPR and Media ConsultantWales

David was a brilliant and knowledgable trainer.

SarikaBBCSetting up as a Sole Trader

Very insightful and extremely helpful…I just wanted to thank you for all your help again.

CatRunner, Edinburgh

David’s explanations of “Sole Trading” were put forth in a clear, concise and helpful way that I found invaluable ~ the handouts and access to material on the website, fantastic.

Heather Casali, new freelancer

The session was full of good advice and helped me to regain my focus. It also gave me a chance to network with others who could give me the benefit of their experience. David’s delivery made what could be a dry, dreary subject interesting.

Jacqui PulfordFreelance/CopywritingWales

Really enjoyable when I expected dull! David super engaging.

Sam Boyd, RedBee trainee

Thank you so much David for all your work. I have received only praise for the session and it was a pleasure working with you on setting this up – you made it extremely easy.

Dee ByrneAge UK London

Fantastic content, compact and to the point. Delivered wonderfully.

Student media freelancer

It was exactly the kind of neatly packed info I needed to reboost my career in its early stages.

Student Media Freelancer

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for the last two days’ Skillset Induction…I am looking forward to put everything you said into practice in the future…

LiliArt departmentSkillset

I really did enjoy and got a great deal out of your two sessions. You made both topics clear, specific and fun … It was your focus on the positivity of networking, that made me feel at ease … I attended Cannes [earlier] this year and there were a couple of times I wish I could have had a couple of key words from your session in my head!

NigelTrainee Production AssistantSkillsetSkillset induction for freelancers

Excellent course. Very helpful and inspiring!

ITV staff member going freelance

Really enjoyed meeting everyone and learning new things.  Please pass on my thanks and appreciation to David whom I thought had a lovely manner, explained things well and was comfortable to allow others to share information – a nice atmosphere.

FlaminiaFederation of Entertainment UnionsIntro to social media for FEU

One of the best seminars I’ve been to. Quite empowering!

TraineeBBC CareerlinkSetting up as a Sole Trader

You did a really great job of creating a supportive, effective, meaningful learning experience for everyone. It’s not easy to do that, so I just wanted to say thank you for a great day!

SonyaGlasgow

Superb – hugely knowledgable and helpful.

BenBBCSetting up as a Sole Trader

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

Lottie, BBC leaver

Thanks for the workshop yesterday on freelance writing as a business – loved the work/life balance ideas.

JamieNUJ Training Wales participant

I highly recommend this course to anyone who is a freelancer or looking to become a freelancer, it was a clear and comprehensive overview of the main issues and how to address them.

BECTU Vision trainee, Scotland

The fact that the trainer has been a sole trader and gone through the process himself was great. He really knows his subject.

Lia, BBC leaver

Excellent, useful and engaging. Packed with information.

Johnnie, BBC leaver

David was incredibly helpful and gave the groups many ideas in networking. Great stuff.

Networking Skills for Freelancers (BECTU)

Excellent session run for us on setting up as a sole trader.

John BryansProduction Executive, BBC STUDIOSBristol

I got paid straight away with David’s invoice tips.

RebeccaCostume DesignerSara Putt AssociatesFinance for Freelancers

Amazing, amazing, amazing! This is what Zoom education should be like – everything from level of interaction with students, the breaks, the rapport, the digital housekeeping etc. proves online education can be a really smooth, enjoyable experience.

MandyWestminster Kingsway participant

Very much enjoyed this course and excellent trainer.

Jane, BBC Leaver

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