By the end of these 2 morning sessions participants will be able to:

• understand the key differences between employment and self-employment

• distinguish between different types of freelancing

• engage with HMRC where necessary

• keep tax and other records efficiently

• be prepared for digital taxation

• use tools to plan cash flow

• plan time management so as not to work too hard

Participants will receive access to a secure website with topic help sheets and downloadable templates.

*Please note - this course is only free to those resident in Wales as we are funded by Welsh Government.

About David Thomas

David is a very experienced journalist, broadcaster, and freelance trainer. After a 22 year career at the BBC (mostly at the World Service), he set up David Thomas Media in 2005 to support creative freelancers and small businesses with their business and communications skills.

Since then he has worked with many thousands of people setting up on their own all around the UK. Clients include the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, NUJ, the Writer’s Guild, BECTU, Equity, and the BFI.