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Finding Freelance Work
Many companies employ freelance staff, including
large organisations such as BBC/BBCi. Some companies will calculate
your tax for you and others will require you to sort out your own
finances and pay a gross fee.
Finding Regular Work
As a freelancer you may find yourself working for clients in
the corporate sector, the independent sector or for broadcasters.
Good communication skills are necessary in order to build up good
relationships with clients and commissioning editors, and strong
creative talent, good practical skills and personality are key
issues.
Initially and often throughout your freelance career, you
will need to work hard at generating income, but once you have
successfully completed your first few projects you will begin
to build up a track record and a reputation.
If you work in the independent or freelance
sector it is vital to have a website so that people can easily find
out about you, and an e-mail address so it is easy to get in touch
with you. If you do not have a website in today's market you are
not seen to exist.
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