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Enterprise & Freelancing: Freelancing
a guide to starting your own business or setting up on your own
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Enterprise & Freelancing
Freelancing
Guide to self-employment with links to jobs sites
Overview
Freelancing involves offering your services to employers without a long term commitment
You might charge by the hour, day or job and operate essentially as a single person business
You will need a good level of skill/experience in the area you wish to pursue
Traditional sectors for freelancers include TV & film, writing/journalism, IT/web design, the Arts
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People4Business.com - Jobs & Contracts for UK Freelancers
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Freelancing Resources
Freelance:UK
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Lots of useful information on starting out, running your business, tax & legal matters and more...
The Transition to Freelancing
Useful introduction to starting your freelance career for creatives. From Creative Choices
PeoplePerHour
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Use this to search for freelance opportunities and send a proposal, or post an Hourlie offering your services/pricing
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up as a Freelancer at Uni
Useful advice from Talent Cupboard
Graduate Guide to Contracting & Freelancing [pdf]
Useful overview and advice from ContractorCalculator
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