Finance Basics for Creatives

Do you want to know more about working on paid projects or contracts or how to develop a freelance practice?

In this session we will go through an overview of the basics to support your understanding on who can freelance, what is freelancing and how you can get your independent career started.

The session will cover everything you need to consider when starting out as a creative freelancer including:

· What is freelancing and what does it involve?

· How to register as self-employed and pay tax

· Top tips on finding and approaching clients

· Top tips on presenting and promoting what you do

· Approaches to pricing and how to get paid

This session will be run by UAL’s Enterprise Programme Manager Lucy Nicholson.

Image Credit: 'Make Money' by Giada Maestra, MA Illustration, 2021

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This event is available to UAL current students, graduates, alumni and staff ONLY.

This event is organised by Careers and Employability, the department that empowers UAL students and graduates to make a living doing what they love.

If you believe there are any barriers to your participation in this event or you have any access requirements you wish to discuss, we would be happy to talk to you. Please contact careersevents@arts.ac.uk in advance.