Sector Guides: Enterprise & Freelancing: Freelancing

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
The Ideas and Market Research, Business Plans and Finance & Skills and Personality sections are still relevant

Freelance:UK This link opens in a new window
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 This link opens in a new window
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