Does the idea of a flexible, independent career appeal to you? Join us and learn how to turn your skills into a thriving freelance career.

In this workshop, we will explore the possibility of becoming a freelancer, or accelerate your already-established freelancing journey. We will cover the following:

• What is freelancing?
• Benefits and challenges of freelancing
• Activity profiling your customer(s)
• Fireside chat with an experienced freelancer, followed by a Q&A
• Activity mapping out your customer journey and exploring how you can add value at each stage, from brand awareness through to customer loyalty
• Practical aspects of freelancing: finding customers, legal, insurance, finances, pricing, and ensuring you get paid
• Opportunity to network with a community of aspiring and established student and alumni freelancers

You can also book a 1-2-1 meeting with our Freelancing Business Advisor, Eileen Inglis, who can help you get started with freelancing effectively, lawfully, and successfully.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact richard.palmer@ei.ed.ac.uk