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How to (and how not to) approach the business side of freelancing
Date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Location: St Bride Foundation and Online via Zoom
In-person time (BST):
Doors/bar: 18:15pm
Talk Starts: 19:00-22:00pm
In-person tickets: £9, £12, £14
Please Note: Ticket sales end at 4pm on the day of the talk. If available, tickets purchased in-person on the door will cost £16 per person. Please do call or email us to check if an event has any tickets left as you may not be admitted if we have sold out.
Online time (BST):
Talk Starts: 19:00-20:30pm
Online tickets: £6, £8
Please Note: Ticket sales end at 4pm on the day of the talk. You will be emailed the Zoom link for the talk at 6pm on the day of the talk. We will also send the link to all in-person ticket holders in case they are unable to attend and would like to join virtually.
Book tickets HERE
Freelancing: where creativity meets contracts, invoices . . . and the occasional existential crisis. If you’ve ever stared at a spreadsheet with tears in your eyes, questioned whether contracts are as ominous as they sound, or debated invoicing for emotional damage after tweak request #47, this event is for you.
Brought to you by St Bride Foundation, Micaela Alcaino, Becky Chilcott, David Pearson and Jack Smyth, this evening dives into the essential – but often overlooked – business side of freelancing. Join top book cover designers, art directors, and guest speakers for panel discussions packed with insights, advice, and honest conversations on:
- Contracts: Kill fees, rights, territories, and when to say “No”.
- Fees: UK vs US rates, what on earth are sell on fees, when to ask for more, and how to survive tweaking hell with your sanity intact.
- Freelance Hacks: From managing invoices and expenses to staying inspired, and deciding if you’re a sole trader or ready to go LTD.
Whether you’re a new freelancer, a seasoned pro, an in-house designer who wants to look after their freelancers well, or just someone who enjoys free snacks while nodding sympathetically, join us for an evening of practical advice and a healthy dose of camaraderie. Bring your questions and curiosity – and we promise you’ll leave feeling a little more in control and a lot less alone.
Followed by a Q&A session and networking drinks.
For accessibility information click here.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].