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Webinar 06 November 2024

Freelancing for Creatives: Taxes and Finance

This online, three hour workshop, is aimed at people who work in the creative industries. It will be of particular interest to people who are either currently freelance or thinking of going freelance and is a safe space so that you can return your tax returns with confidence.

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Date Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location Online
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Please contact wyn.williams@bectu.org.uk to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have.

About the event

This session will look at how you can organise and take control of your finances, understand taxes and not get bogged down in paperwork. It will include some polls and quizzes using a separate quiz website, so please keep your mobile to hand.

It will cover:

  • How to set budgets in your personal life and target how hard to work
  • How HMRC treats various types of freelancer
  • Record-keeping for freelancers, including HMRC’s Making Tax Digital project
  • How to agree on work and get paid on time
  • How to reduce stress with cash flow planning

Testimonials

Here's what previous attendees have said about the course:

”David was incredibly approachable and made me feel at ease on a subject which I find terrifying. I felt fantastic, upskilled and empowered leaving the session."

"Gave me motivation to believe in what I do for work as it can seem very daunting and fruitless sometimes.”

About the trainer

David Thomas has been running his training business for more than 20 years, helping creative freelancers all over the UK to be more organised and business-like.

He specialises in finance and networking skills, and loves working with people who would rather hide under the duvet than open a spreadsheet. He also specialises in workshops that help creative people who are setting up as self-employed for the first time.

David has a background in broadcasting, having worked at the BBC for 22 years. He helped set up two local radio stations, produced current affairs output at the World Service and ran the department producing English language teaching on radio, TV and online.

How to attend

Tickets are discounted to £10.00 for Union members (£20.00 full price). 

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CULT Cymru

CULT Cymru is a learning project led by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild. We work with industry workers, employers and other organisations to arrange learning activities and networking events throughout Wales.

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