Business Toolkit for Freelancers

Due to overwhelming demand, Business Toolkit for Freelancers is back with new dates for January and February 2021. Please see below for details on how to apply.

Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what help is available to support you through this?

This course offers a holistic approach helping you manage your concerns and fears about finance, your career and finding a work/life balance.

The Business Toolkit for Freelancers workshop is here to answer your questions and give you the tools to ensure you plan for a successful career in the film and TV industry.

This course is delivered as a partnership between thinkBIGGER! Ltd and David Thomas Media Limited and will be delivered online via Zoom

** PLEASE NOTE - in order to confirm your place on this course you will have to create an account on the ScreenSkills website **

Who it's for

 Please see below for details on how to apply.

This  workshop is for experienced talent who may be struggling with sole trader vs limited status,  freelancers who are struggling to plan their finances, or those in the early stages of their career who want to put their best foot forward. 

Due to funding restrictions from ScreenSkills we will be prioritising applications from people who clearly demonstrate that they currently are or have an ambition to work in High-end Television (scripted).

This course is best suited to those who have already started their career in television or film so is not suited to students.

If you are a ScreenSkills Trainee Finder trainee you are not eligible as this training is delivered as part of your training programme.

What it covers

 Please see below for details on how to apply.

This course will be delivered over four half days (9.30am - 12.30/1pm each day) via online platform Zoom. It will cover:

• what help is out there to support you financially
• budgeting and keeping on top of record keeping
• understanding tax and NI
• financial planning and behaving like a business
• negotiating your rate and understanding T's & C's
• maintaining your mental health and wellbeing
• creating an industry CV that sells your skills
• networking and pitching for work

Available dates:

• Workshop 1: Friday 15, Monday 18, Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 January 2021 (4 half days from 9.30 to 12.30/ 1pm)
• Workshop 2: Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 January 2021 (4 half days from 9.30 to 12.30/ 1pm)
• Workshop 3: Tuesday 23 – Friday 26 January 2021 (4 half days from 9.30 to 12.30/ 1pm) 

These sessions are supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

How to apply

To apply, please send an up to date CV with your preferred course date to application@thinkbigger.uk.com 

Application deadlines:

Workshop 1: midnight, Friday 8 January 2021
Workshop 2: midnight, Thursday 21 January 2021
Workshop 3: midnight, Sunday 14 February 2021

These sessions are supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

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