How to stand out from the crowd - The Freelancers Editon

We have pulled together a selection of information about freelancing from a range of sources, we hope this will inspire your thinking around the benefits of freelancing as one ofthe many different work and career options...

First check out this link for how to be your boss http://www.nationalfreelancersday.com/be-your-own-boss

Second research what status will suit you best, this will depend on what work you currentlydo in and around your studies and/or post graduating work choices;

http://startups.co.uk/how-to-register-as-a-self-employed-sole-trader-or-freelancer/

Third check with HMRC what your working status is and call to speak to one of the advisers, they are there to help you. If you don't get all the information you need try another advisor to match your learning needs.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-status-indicator

Policy Bee created a study that was undertaken via specialist student market research agency Youth Sight on behalf of PolicyBee during July 2015, amongst 1,002 UK adults who graduated from University in the past three academic years.

Advice for graduates, from seasoned freelancers

https://www.policybee.co.uk/freelancing/freelance-advice.html

Support for students to explore whether to freelance after graduating, this can also apply to going freelance whilst a student

https://www.policybee.co.uk/freelancing/should-i-freelance-after-uni.aspx

Useful Guardian article about how to become a successful freelance from 2011

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2011/aug/05/how-to-become-successful-freelance

And talk to the student and graduate entrepreneurs in LSBU... they are a wealth of information, ideas and perhaps a work placement or longer term freelance options?

Inspiration List

Books

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How You want to Be – Paul Arden

How To Have Kick Ass Ideas – Chris Baréz-Brown

Developing Talent in Young People – Benjamin S. Bloom

Please Take One* one step towards a more generous life –M ike Dickson

Not Knowing – Steven D' Souza & Diana Renner

Synchronicity; The Inner Path of Leadership – Joseph Jaworski

Stitches - Anne Lamott

Coaching Skills – Jenny Rogers

Lean In – Sheryl Sandberg

Every Child Needs A Mentor – Herman Stewart

The Soul of Money – Lynne Twist

Thank you for your support we have enjoyed shaping the talk given to you as part of Global Entrepreneur week 2015 #GEWmakeit @ London South Bank University.

Anna B. Sexton anna@opentocreate.com 07941 655 856

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