Survive & Thrive as a Freelancer

NUJ Training Cymru Wales offers a programme of subsidised, practical, hands-on courses in new media and core journalism skills. NUJTCW is funded by the Welsh Government and delivered by an NUJ freelance project manager.

NUJ Training Wales

Back in the room for this one at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cyncoed Campus

Tutor <a href="http://nujtrainingwales.org/profiles/david-thomas/" title="http://nujtrainingwales.org/profiles/david-thomas/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Thomas</a>In a rapidly changing media environment, there is no longer a guarantee of a lifelong job in the industry. Portfolio careers, the gig economy – more and more of us are turning to the freelance life and what it can offer in terms of flexibility, diversity and being your own boss. This workshop will give you an insight into an alternative model of working - whether you're new to the industry or looking to go freelance. Who is the workshop aimed at?The participants will be mainly new to freelancing, particularly journalism, or looking for a knowledge refresher to help them streamline their work, get on top of budgets and invoicing, and gain control over their efficiency. The day will:• Help delegates gain an insight into the practicalities of a freelance lifestyle• Provide tips and tools for better financial planning and effective networking• Encourage students and working professionals to share their experiences and concerns- Offer an opportunity for new and experienced freelancers to meet and network with each other This session will look at:• Finance skills for freelancers - how to budget; splitting professional life from personal life• Different types of freelance payments - PAYE, Sole Trader, Limited Company• Tax and NI for freelancers• Keeping records without wasting time - and the implications of HMRC’s new digital taxation• How to agree work• How to chase payments• How to plan your networking There will also be guest speakers:- Experienced freelance journalist and author Rachel England will talk about how to be a successful freelancer, and how to diversify your income streams for success- Freelance Photographer and trade unionist Natasha Hirst will share her experiences of working as a freelancer and introduce the NUJ and how it has helped her career What you will learn:Delegates will come away with a clearer idea of how to organise themselves and plan to think like a business. They will understand the importance of good record keeping, and tax and NI implications. They will also have a better understanding of how networking works in the creative industries. Other information:If you are a member of the NUJ and have been made redundant in the last six months or are facing redundancy you are entitled to two days of training free of charge. Please contact Rachel Howells rachelh@nuj.org.uk Hyfforddwr - David ThomasMewn amgylchedd cyfryngau sy'n newid yn gyflym, nid oes sicrwydd o swydd am byth yn y diwydiant mwyach. Mae’r ‘economi gig’ a’r ffaith bod mwy o bobl yn gweithio mewn gyrfa bortffolio yn golygu fod Gwaith llawrydd yn mwy arferol. Bydd y gweithdy hwn yn rhoi cipolwg i chi ar fodel arall o weithio - p'un a ydych yn newydd i'r diwydiant neu'n edrych i weithio'n llawrydd. At bwy mae'r gweithdy wedi'i anelu? Bydd y cyfranogwyr yn bennaf yn newydd i weithio’n llawrydd, yn enwedig newyddiaduraeth, neu’n chwilio am gloywi gwybodaeth i’w helpu i symleiddio eu gwaith, gwella ei brosesau gyda cyllidebau ac anfonebu, a chael rheolaeth dros eu heffeithlonrwydd. Bydd y diwrnod yn: • Helpu cynrychiolwyr i gael cipolwg ar ymarferoldeb ffordd o fyw llawrydd• Darparu awgrymiadau ac offer ar gyfer gwell cynllunio ariannol a rhwydweithio effeithiol• Annog myfyrwyr a gweithwyr proffesiynol sy'n gweithio i rannu eu profiadau a'u pryderonBydd y sesiwn hon yn edrych ar:• Sgiliau cyllid ar gyfer gweithwyr llawrydd - sut i gyllidebu; gwahanu bywyd proffesiynol oddi wrth fywyd personol• Gwahanol fathau o daliadau llawrydd - TWE, Unig Fasnachwr, Cwmni Cyfyngedig• Treth ac YG ar gyfer gweithwyr llawrydd• Cadw cofnodion heb wastraffu amser – a goblygiadau trethiant digidol newydd CThEM• Sut i gytuno ar waith• Sut i fynd ar ôl taliadau• Sut i gynllunio eich rhwydweithio Bydd siaradwyr gwadd yn ymuno a’r sesiwn:- Bydd newyddiadurwr ac awdur llawrydd profiadol Rachel England yn siarad am sut i fod yn llawrydd llwyddiannus, a sut i arallgyfeirio eich ffrydiau incwm ar gyfer llwyddiant- Bydd y Ffotograffydd Llawrydd ac undebwr llafur Natasha Hirst yn rhannu ei phrofiadau o weithio fel gweithiwr llawrydd ac yn cyflwyno’r NUJ a sut mae wedi helpu ei gyrfa Beth fyddwch chi'n ei ddysgu: Bydd cynrychiolwyr yn dod i ffwrdd gyda syniad cliriach o sut i drefnu eu hunain a chynllunio i feddwl fel busnes. Byddant yn deall pwysigrwydd cadw cofnodion da, a goblygiadau treth ac YG. Bydd ganddynt hefyd well dealltwriaeth o sut mae rhwydweithio yn gweithio yn y diwydiannau creadigol. Gwybodaeth arall: Os ydych yn aelod o’r NUJ ac wedi cael eich diswyddo yn y chwe mis diwethaf, neu’n wynebu colli eich swydd, mae gennych hawl i ddau ddiwrnod o hyfforddiant yn rhad ac am ddim. Cysylltwch â Rachel Howells rachelh@nuj.org.uk

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