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Learn how to set prices, tailor your messaging and negotiate with clients as a freelancer with this 90-minute workshop.
Freelancing as a sustainable business
Freelancing is more than just delivering great work - it’s about running a sustainable business.
This workshop will help gain confidence and competence in three critical areas:
- selling your services
- pricing your offerings
- negotiating effectively
Whether you’re struggling to close deals or want to feel more empowered in your conversations, this session will help you use frameworks and techniques that successful freelancers use to grow their businesses.
Who it’s for
This workshop is open to students, staff and recent graduates (within 2 years of graduating) who are new to freelancing or just keen to learn more.
What to expect
Through group activities, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, you’ll learn about core principles to help you communicate your value, set your rates, and navigate client negotiations without hesitation.
What you’ll learn
This workshop will help you:
- Understand effective sales strategies for freelancers: Gain clarity on how to identify client needs, tailor your messaging, and handle common sales objections in a way that feels authentic.
- Learn how to approach pricing with a business mindset: Explore different pricing models, understand key factors that influence rates, and recognise when and how to adjust pricing based on context.
- Strengthen negotiation skills to protect your value: Learn techniques to navigate negotiations with confidence, address uncomfortable topics, and maintain strong client relationships without sacrificing your worth.
About the tutor
Ramat Tejani is a multi-award-winning marketing strategist, TEDx speaker, community builder and storyteller who also happens to be a woman in tech. She’s Chief Encouragement Officer at The Inspiration Box, a consultancy dedicated to encouraging self-mastery and intentional personal development. As Strategic Partnerships Lead for EMEA at Google, she drives initiatives to diversify the talent pipeline through thoughtful engagements.
Accessibility
If you have any accessibility requirements or requests, please let us know in the signup form.
Dates and times
New dates will be published here when confirmed.
To get notified when new dates are announced, register your interest.
Location
UCL BaseKX, 103c Camley Street, London N1C 4PF
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