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WHY DOING YOUR TAX RETURN EARLY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESS

WHY DOING YOUR TAX RETURN EARLY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESS

The new financial year begins on 6 April, and for many freelancers, it signals a fresh start. But it also brings with it a familiar thought: I’ve only just finished my last tax return… At Mission Accomplished, we often see creatives treat tax as a once-a-year obligation something to revisit in January under pressure. But there’s a far more powerful way to approach it. As Alison points out, doing your tax return at the start of the financial year can turn it from a stressful task into a strategic advantage. Eat the Frog is a productivity concept, based on a quote often [...]

WHY DOING YOUR TAX RETURN EARLY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESS2026-04-23T11:48:09+01:00

What does a Casting Researcher do in Unscripted TV?

Casting in Unscripted TV is all about finding regular members of the public whose stories and personalities would make for great TV contributors. You could be casting for a contestant on MasterChef, someone to have their outdoor space ‘rescued’ on Garden Rescue, or delicately encouraging a patient to appear on The Bad Skin Clinic. Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here People who are good in a casting role are likely to have: Strong rapport with people, making them feel comfortable and showing [...]

What does a Casting Researcher do in Unscripted TV?2026-01-09T10:23:25+00:00

ALISON GRADE WINS INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD AT WMCA ADULT LEARNING AWARDS

Alison Grade, CEO of Mission Accomplished, wins Inspirational Educator at the WMCA Adult Learning Awards for her leadership in training programmes that empower creative talent and champion inclusive growth in the West Midlands screen industry.

ALISON GRADE WINS INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD AT WMCA ADULT LEARNING AWARDS2025-07-29T15:30:01+01:00

Discover! Creative Careers: Next Generation Creatives Work Experience Programme

National initiative to give Year 10 and Year 11 students meaningful, hands-on experience in the creative industries helping them understand the breadth of career possibilities and build skills that last a lifetime.

Discover! Creative Careers: Next Generation Creatives Work Experience Programme2026-04-01T14:41:43+01:00

Discover! Creative Careers: Next Generation Creatives Work Experience Programme

National initiative to give Year 10 and Year 11 students meaningful, hands-on experience in the creative industries helping them understand the breadth of career possibilities and build skills that last a lifetime.

Discover! Creative Careers: Next Generation Creatives Work Experience Programme2026-04-13T10:54:29+01:00

Winning Awards and Championing Freelancers – Just Another Day at the Office?

Mission Accomplished CEO Alison Grade wins the Creative Talent Champion award at the We Are Creative Awards. As a leading training provider in the West Midlands, we help freelancers build careers in film, TV, and the creative industries through expert training, mentorship, and industry connections.

Winning Awards and Championing Freelancers – Just Another Day at the Office?2025-07-11T12:50:28+01:00

The Freelance Bible Turns 5, Key Lessons for Freelancers in 2025.

The Freelance Bible turns 5! Since its release with Penguin Publishers, Alison Grade’s book has guided freelancers in building sustainable careers. From Skills Audits to freelance finances, find out why it remains essential reading in 2025.

The Freelance Bible Turns 5, Key Lessons for Freelancers in 2025.2025-03-13T11:05:33+00:00
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