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SUMMARY:Guardian Workshop | Kickstart Your Freelance Career
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to kickstart your freelance career in this practical\, hands-on masterclass with Alison Grade\, author of The Freelance Bible and Mission Accomplished CEO.\nAlison is running another of her popular masterclasses for The Guardian. Building a sustainable freelance career means a lot more than simply being great at the work you do (though it certainly helps!). It’s a little-known fact\, but equally important to freelance success is being great at freelancing itself. \n“The course was great! Despite my many years of being a freelancer\, I learned new things and was inspired.” \n“I am about to embark on my freelance journey and this masterclass has provided some excellent guidance and wisdom\, so I believe will be really helpful as I go forward.” \nCourse Content \nGetting to grips with the skills and mindset of the most successful freelancersRedeploying your existing skills for new marketsFinancial insight: valuing yourself and what you need to surviveHow to grow your brand and win clientsMaximising your reachMaintaining a realistic and manageable work-life balanceThis masterclass is available globally and is hosted by The Guardian. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE ON THE GUARDIAN WEBSITE
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SUMMARY:Fast Track your Freelancing
DESCRIPTION:Training (89)\nScreenSkills (80)\nHETV (63)\nFilm (47)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (15)\nFreelancing (15)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nAge +18 (7)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAlison is delighted to be working with Creative Uk to run a 14-hour support programme designed to aid freelancers and SMEs from any creative field and who are based in Yorkshire region\, to run their businesses successfully. \nAbout this event: \nAlison is here to help you think about how to successfully run your creative business. This includes unpacking the fundamentals of creating a memorable business plan that you can use for years to come\, how to effectively reach your target audience\, practical marketing sales strategies and how to maintain a sustainable work-life balance!  \nThe deadline for registrations is on Wednesday 18th January 2023 and places on this course will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis (subject to Creative Uk’s eligibility criteria). \nPlaces on the cohort are limited and therefore participants must be able to commit to both of the course dates outlined above. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nThursday 19th January 2023\n09.30 – 17.30\nIn Person central Wakefield (location TBC)\n\n\nFriday 20th January 2023\n09:30 – 15.30\nIn Person central Wakefield (location TBC)\n\n\n\n\n  Delivery team This cohort is brought to you by Creative UK: Advance – a programme designed to provide specialist support to SME’s\, sole traders and start-ups across the whole creative sector who are based in the Yorkshire region with the aim of supporting the businesses at every stage of their journey. Advance is delivered in partnership with Wakefield Council and funded by The Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport’s Cultural Development Fund grant\, which is administered by Arts Council England. \nIf you have any queries about this cohort\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Olivia.savage@wearecreative.uk \n Course Leader Alison GradeCourse LeaderAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offer many workshops and training programmes to support freelancersAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED
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SUMMARY:Fast Track your Freelancing
DESCRIPTION:Training (89)\nScreenSkills (80)\nHETV (63)\nFilm (47)\nUnscripted (32)\nExperienced (15)\nFreelancing (15)\nChildren's (14)\nEarly Experienced (10)\nScripted (8)\nAge +18 (7)\nCareer stage Early (5)\nFor Approval (5)\nAlison is delighted to be working with Creative Uk to run a 14-hour support programme designed to aid freelancers and SMEs from any creative field and who are based in Yorkshire region\, to run their businesses successfully. \nAbout this event: \nAlison is here to help you think about how to successfully run your creative business. This includes unpacking the fundamentals of creating a memorable business plan that you can use for years to come\, how to effectively reach your target audience\, practical marketing sales strategies and how to maintain a sustainable work-life balance!  \nThe deadline for registrations is on Wednesday 18th January 2023 and places on this course will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis (subject to Creative Uk’s eligibility criteria). \nPlaces on the cohort are limited and therefore participants must be able to commit to both of the course dates outlined above. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nThursday 19th January 2023\n09.30 – 17.30\nIn Person central Wakefield (location TBC)\n\n\nFriday 20th January 2023\n09:30 – 15.30\nIn Person central Wakefield (location TBC)\n\n\n\n\n  Delivery team This cohort is brought to you by Creative UK: Advance – a programme designed to provide specialist support to SME’s\, sole traders and start-ups across the whole creative sector who are based in the Yorkshire region with the aim of supporting the businesses at every stage of their journey. Advance is delivered in partnership with Wakefield Council and funded by The Department for Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport’s Cultural Development Fund grant\, which is administered by Arts Council England. \nIf you have any queries about this cohort\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Olivia.savage@wearecreative.uk \nAPPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED Course Leader Alison GradeCourse LeaderAlison founded and runs Mission Accomplished. The company regularly delivers training courses for ScreenSkills. Alison is an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager as well as a Nesta Accredited Creative Enterprise Trainer. She regularly delivers training that enables creatives to take their careers to the next level. Alison is the author of Penguin published book\, The Freelance Bible and offer many workshops and training programmes to support freelancers
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SUMMARY:High-end television Regional Business and Finance Insight session
DESCRIPTION:First Insight session on Zoom Webinar Wednesday 13th May 2026: 18.30 – 20.30 0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW\nDo you work in High-end TV and have 3+ years’ experience? \nAre you based in the English regions?Do you want to be more intentional about your freelancing?\nDo you want to gain confidence in managing your finances? \nDo you need strategies for planning your work and building a sustainable career?If you answered yes\, this programme offers a practical and supportive way to develop the business and financial skills essential for a successful freelance career in HETV.\nDelivered by Alison Grade\, CEO of Mission Accomplished and author of The Freelance Bible\, this training will equip you with the business\, financial\, and strategic skills needed to thrive as a freelance professional in the screen industries. \n Who it's for ?  This programme is for freelance HETV professionals based in the English regions with 3 years + experience in the industry and will cover: \n\nHow to plan your income and manage your finances across the year\nHow to understand your personal cash flow and income needs\nHow much you need to work to support yourself\nKey financial considerations including tax and working as a freelancer\nTaking a business mindset and being intentional with your freelancing\nHow mindset and planning can support a healthier work/life balance\nHow to build a CV that clearly presents your skills and experience\n\nPlease note that this programme is only open to participants who are based in the English regions (outside London/M25). \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWPart 1. An Introduction to business and finance skills insight session.\nDelivered as a zoom webinar and open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions. \nPart 2. In-depth business\, financial and strategic skills programme\nFor 50 freelance HETV professionals will be delivered for 3 cohorts of approximately 15-18 people. \nFollowing attendance at an Insight Session\, you will be invited to apply for the In-depth course.\nDates for insight sessions\nINSIGHT SESSSION DATES: \n\nWednesday 13 May 2026 – 18.30 – 20.30 Zoom Webinar\nSaturday 11 July 2026 – 10.00 – 12.00 Zoom Webinar\n\nAll webinars will be recorded for those unable to attend live. \nPart 1 - Insight sessions \nAn introduction to business and finance skills for freelance HETV professionals\, delivered as an online Insight Session. Open to all eligible applicants\, this session is the first step towards the full in-depth programme. \n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nInsight Session (Zoom Webinar)\nAn introduction to business and finance skills\, open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions. \nDelivered twice and recorded for those unable to attend live.\n\n\nTopics Covered\n\n\nWhat do I need to live on across the year\nHow much do I need to work to achieve this?\nMaking Tax Digital\nPlanning and building your work-life balance\nCreating a CV that sells\n\n\n\n\nNext Steps\nFollowing the webinar\, participants will receive e-learning materials and will be invited to apply for the in-depth programme\, which explores these topics in greater detail.\n\n\nImportant\nAttendance at a live or recorded Insight Session is required before applying for the in-depth programme.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 - In-depth programme \nThis in-depth business\, financial and strategic skills programme supports 50 freelance HETV professionals\, delivered across three cohorts of approximately 15–18 participants. \n\n\n\n\n\nSection\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nCohorts\n\n\nCohort 1 – South West – in-person session in Bristol\nCohort 2 – North – in-person session in Leeds\nCohort 3 – Online only\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Online\nThinking like a business \n\nWhat does it mean to think like a business?\nPlanning strategically for a long-term and sustainable career\nPlanning for yourself as well as your career\nGuest Speaker: Sarah McCaffrey\, Solas Mind\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Online\nTax and NI for freelance crew\nGuest Speaker: John Prince\, Accountant specialising in Film and TV \n\nContractual status\nTax returns\, payments on account and expenses\nMaking Tax Digital\nVAT registration\nIR35 – when and where does it apply?\n\n\n\n\nSession 3 – In person / Online\nIn person for Cohort 1 in Bristol and Cohort 2 in Leeds\, and online for Cohort 3. \n\nFreelancer finances\nBuilding and leveraging your networks\nRefining your CV for your audience and role\nRole of portfolios\nPitching\nBeing CEO of your freelance career\n\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Online\nFinancial Planning\nGuest Speaker: Emily Man\, St. James’s Wealth Management\, Financial Advisor specialising in Film and TV \n\nSavings strategies\nPensions – planning for and managing multiple pensions\nPersonal financial planning\n\n\n\n\nSession 5 – Online\n1-to-1 CV / portfolio reviews with Mission Accomplished\n\n\nOptional Session 6\n1-to-1 with John Prince Accountancy\n\n\nOptional Session 7\n1-to-1 with Emily Man\, St. James’s Wealth Management\n\n\n\n\nDates for the In-depth programme\nDATES FOR THE IN-DEPTH PROGRAMME: \n\nCohort 1 South West (Bristol) – hybrid delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Tuesday\, 16 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Tuesday\, 23 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (in person): Saturday\, 27 June\, 2026 – 09:30-17:00\nSession 4 (online): Tuesday\, 7 July\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\n\nCohort 2 North (Leeds) – hybrid delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Monday\, 22 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Monday\, 29 June\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (in person): Saturday\, 4 July\, 2026 – 09:30-17:00\nSession 4 (online): Tuesday\, 7 July\, 2026  – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\n\nCohort 3 Online – online delivery\n\nSession 1 (online): Tuesday\, 8 September\, 2026  – 18:30-20:30\nSession 2 (online): Tuesday\, 15 September\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\nSession 3 (online): Saturday\, 19 September\, 2026 – 09:30-13:00\nSession 4 (online): Saturday\, 26 September\, 2026 – 09:30-13:00\nSession 5 (online): Tuesday\, 29 September\, 2026 – 18:30-20:30\n\n\n\nHow to apply\nThank you for your interest in the High-end TV Regional Business and Finance Training Programme. \nPlease apply here through the ScreenSkills website you will be required to create a ScreenSkills profile. \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on a first come\, first served basis\, so early application is encouraged. \n Delivery team  Our Funders This training is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOWMission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from:  \nPeople from racialised identitiesPeople that are (d)Deaf\, Disabled and/or NeurodivergentThose who are care-experienced.People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant communityThose from a Gypsy\, Roma or Traveller communityPeople from LGBTQI+ CommunitiesPeople from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond\, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.\nWe welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email training@mission.guru.
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