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Learn to Freelance: How to Set Up in the UK
Want to freelance, but unsure where to start? From setting up legally, choosing a name and securing work to finding funding and writing a business plan, this course will guide you on your journey to UK self-employment, and also offer invaluable tips and advice to freelancers everywhere.Easy
6 hours
Interested in this free-access course?
Freelancing, or the ‘gig economy’, has grown rapidly over the last few years. For people looking to develop a business idea, wanting a better work/life balance or simply keen to work for themselves, it offers both freedom and flexibility.
On this course, you’ll discover how to plan, get set up, find leads and secure work as a freelancer in the UK. I’ll share the practical advice, tips and suggestions I've learned in my eight years as a successful freelancer.
You’ll learn everything from choosing a business name to selecting the right business structure; registering yourself legally to securing work leads; finding sources of funding to deciding what insurance you’ll need; and finally how to effectively capture what you hope to achieve in a short, but effective, business plan.
Ready to start the ball rolling? Then, let’s get begin!
Learning outcomes
- Set up as a freelancer
- Protect yourself legally and financially as an independent worker
- Create a business plan
Requirements
Prerequisites
None! The course is open to all.
Table of contents
- Part 1
Set Up as a Freelancer
- Part 2
Protect Yourself Legally and Financially
- Part 3
Create a Business Plan
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