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Archives and Records Association (UK and Ireland)

This event will provide an overview of key considerations for anyone thinking of moving from employment to consultancy.

Simon Wilson RMARA is an established archives consultant. In this webinar Simon will provide an overview of key considerations for anyone thinking of moving from employment to consultancy. He will also share his top tips and reflections. Topics include:<ul><li>Being self-employed: finance/tax/insurance headline considerations and pointers</li><li>Freelance mindset: selling yourself, thinking like a business, imposter syndrome</li><li>Looking for work: what, where and deciding how much to charge</li><li>Multi-skilling: wearing many hats (marketing/HR/accounts etc) all the time</li></ul>The webinar will include a support pack for delegates to review and reflect on some of the topics discussed with links to further reading/resources. Learning outcomesDelegates will have a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing self-employment.The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency framework;<ul><li>Working with aims and objectives</li><li>Managing and using financial and other resources</li><li>Developing self and others</li><li>Working with people</li><li>Managing risk and business continuity</li><li>Undertaking marketing, advocacy and outreach activities to reach new communities, inform employers and other stakeholders</li></ul> About our presenterSimon Wilson RMARA has over twenty-five years experience of working in archives, libraries and museums across the higher education, local government and charity sectors. With considerable experience of managing information securely with a track record of providing strategic direction, team leadership, collaborative partnerships and innovation. Booking and delegate fee: Free for ARA members. £60 non-members<ul><li>Information on how to join the session will be sent to attendees a couple of days ahead of the event.</li></ul>If you have any further questions about this event, please get in touch with Chris Sheridan at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copyright-in-context-introduction-to-copyright-course-1-tickets-855791374037?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copyright-in-context-introduction-to-copyright-course-1-tickets-855791374037?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">chris.sheridan@archives.org.uk</a>.

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