www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg217.htm
The Health and Safety Executive provides information about health
and safety in broadcasting and the performing arts
http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk
Free advice, tips and over 850 links for start-ups and small business
owners.
http://www.totaljobs.com/jobseekers/totaljobs.asp
General advice on starting a business, raising cash, the legal
side, marketing, taxation etc
www.indlandrevenue.gov.uk
Includes an 80 page guide to download which aims to start you
on the right track when self employed so you can avoid the pitfalls.
The guide covers the main areas, registering with the Inland Revenue,
tax, National Insurance, structure etc.
www.bplans.com
Access to 200 sample business plans
www.allbusiness.com
Examples of documents and advice about starting up a business
www.BECTU.com
Independent Union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre,
entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas. The
site includes information on ratecards and can help with financial
planning
www.businesslink.co.uk
Organisation offering training and advice on starting up a business.
They can help with putting together a financial plan.
http://www.skillset.org/in_bus/home.asp
Career advice and guidance for freelances
www.skillsformedia.com
Everything you want to know about getting in or getting on in
the media.
www.filmcouncil.org.uk
The Film Council was established by government as new strategic
agency for developing the film industry and film culture in the
UK. Offers advice on schemes and funding.
www.swscreen.co.uk
South West Screen is a regional screen agency leading the development
of film, TV and digital media in the South West. Lots of links
and information on schemes and competitions.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
The Arts Council of England is a national development agency for
the arts in England and they distribute money from the Government
and from the National Lottery
www.bfi.org.uk
The British Film Institute offers advice and information for those
wanting to fund a film and about the industry in general
www.bbc.co.uk/talent
This BBC website provides information about getting your first
break
www.black-coral.com/courses2.html
This site provides information on film and television training
www.pact.co.uk
PACT is the media industry alliance which provides information
on events, training and resources.
http://www.skillsformedia.com/getting_on/resources/sup_net/
gettingon_supnet_org_1_various.htm
Industry and support network through Skillsformedia –
lists of industry organisations
http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/working/diversity.shtml
Add this link – BBC’s diversity database for potential
programme contributors
www.productionbase.co.uk
Central point for freelances – TV and film recruitment information
Further reading
The Knowledge
PA Publishing Co Ltd
Unit 3, Grand Union Centre
West Row, London W10
The White Book
Birdhurst Ltd
PO Box 55
Staines
Middlesex GW18 4UG
Broadcast Production Guide
International Thomson Business Publishing
7 Swallow Place
249-259 Regent Street
London W1R 7AA
Kay's database
Kay's Publishing Co Ltd
Shepperton Studios
Studios Road
Shepperton
Middlesex TW17 OQD
See also media3.bournemouth.ac.uk/freelancing/12furtherreading.html
And media3.bournemouth.ac.uk/freelancing
For further information about working as a freelance, including
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