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Profit from your passion: How to set up a side-hustle or freelance business

Learn what’s involved in freelancing, the pros and cons of this way of working, and how to get started with this 2-hour, introductory workshop.

Overview

For: All students, staff and recent graduates
Location: UCL BaseKX, 103c Camley Street, London N1C 4PF 
Duration: 2 hours 
Format: Interactive workshop 

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What is freelancing?

Freelancing can offer you the freedom to work independently and take on projects for various clients, often in a remote or flexible capacity.

It provides a unique opportunity to leverage your skills and potentially earn a higher income, while enjoying a more flexible work-life balance compared to traditional employment.

This workshop will cover the practicalities of freelancing and give you an insight into the pros and cons of this way of working.

Who it’s for

This workshop is open to students, staff and recent graduates (within 2 years of graduating).

You don't need any experience to attend. 

What you’ll learn

This workshop will cover:

  • options and frameworks associated with freelancing
  • the pros, cons and realities of running your own side-hustle or freelance business
  • the steps involved in freelancing, from set up to paid clients
  • pitfalls to look out for, and how to adopt an appropriate mindset

About the tutor

Matt Dowling has a decade of experience as a freelance photographer. He’s also spent 15 years leading businesses that provide crucial support to freelancers. He’s dedicated over 10,000 hours to training, mentoring and consulting professionals.

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


Filming and photography takes place at our events for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings will appear on our website and social media channels. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let a member of staff know on arrival.

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UCL Innovation & Enterprise reserves the right to make changes to the programme, location and/or speakers without prior notice. Such alterations are occasionally necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.