Specialist self-employment seminars
These online seminars aim to cover particular aspects of making a living as a creative practitioner. Host institutions can put forward two students or graduates interested in self-employment for each seminar. Numbers are limited to 25 attendees, so everyone can ask questions. Dates given are provisional and will be confirmed at the beginning of each month
Support organisations for Creatives Tue 24th Jan 2023 13:30 - 14:30 (confirmed)
looking at organisations offering networking, web profiles, insurance etc
Guest creative - Pamela Schilderman
Projects and funding Tue 21st Feb 2023 13:30 - 14:30 (confirmed)
applying for traditional funding, crowdfunding, delivering successful projects
Guest creative - Shirley Harris
Social Media and web presence Tue 28th March 2023 13:30 - 14:30 (confirmed)
how to promote and sell your work online, build a following, use scheduling apps
Guest creative - Jessica Grady
Charging for work and invoicing Tue 25th April 2023 13:30 - 14:30 (confirmed)
working out what to charge, using recommended rates of pay, creating invoices
Guest creative - Tod Jones
Copyright and licensing Tue 23rd May 2023 13:30 - 14:30 (confirmed)
protecting your 'IP', negotiating contracts, dealing with copyright infringement
Guest creative - Celia Smith
Keeping records and tax Tue 27th June 2023 13:30 - 14:30 (confirmed)
simple digital and paper systems, understanding Self assessment, dealing with HMRC
Guest creative - Rory Buckland
We often have spare places to offer to those on our back-up list, so let us know if you’re from one of our hosts and would like to attend