Professional Studies for Screen-Based Media
Foundation Degree South West
 
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Working as a Freelance

Getting Started

When choosing where to set up, look at the demand for similar services and accessibility in the area you have in mind and assess the advantages and disadvantages of making it your base. Secure finance early on as it may be necessary to invest at the outset.

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Matt Duffield    Matt Duffield

8.02 What is a freelance?

8.03 How did you get started?


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What were your motivating factors?

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Richard Higgs    8.05 Richard Higgs

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Do you think you need support when setting up on your own?

Matt Duffield    8.06 Matt Duffield