Course Information

Setting up as a Sole Trader // Thu 23 May // 1000-1700 // Glasgow
This workshop is specifically designed for creative people who have been in employment but are looking to set up as self-employed for the first time. This can be a daunting prospect and we aim to de-mystify the whole process.

We look at how you can organise and take control of your finances, understand taxes and start to think more like a business, and will cover:

- How employment and self-employment differ; PAYE vs Sole Trader vs Limited Company
- How to set budgets in your personal life and target how hard to work
- How HMRC treats sole traders and other types of freelancers
- How to agree work and get paid on time
- How to reduce stress with cash flow planning

The session is designed to be informative, while also being enjoyable and interactive. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and all participants will have access to useful templates and downloadable resources, some of which will be demonstrated during the session.

Tutor:
This course will be delivered by highly experienced broadcaster, trainer and manager David Thomas of David Thomas Media.
Eligibility:
This session is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here:
England, Wales.
  • Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.
  • We're targeting practitioners working in scripted production for this course.
  • Students are not eligible for this training.

Selection:
As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions.
  • Priority for spaces will be given to eligible BECTU members.
  • If more BECTU members apply than spaces available, places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training.
  • If we receive more eligible applications than spaces available, we will endeavour to schedule additional training sessions at a later date (subject to funding).
  • Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session.
The deadline to apply is
9AM, WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 2024


This course is being delivered with support from Scottish Union Learning and is
funded by The Scottish Government.

BECTU Vision is funded by Sottish Union Learning, Screen Scotland, and BBC in partnership with BECTU.

If you have any queries please email vision@bectu.org.uk
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