Thriving as a self-employed professional

A freelancer is a self-employed professional who works directly for clients in their field of expertise. In many sectors, freelance careers are the norm these days. Yet, while most practitioners are experts their trade, nobody teaches us the nuances of freelancing itself and how to survive without an employer.

Whether you’re a seasoned freelancer, looking to brush up your skills, or someone considering taking the plunge, this course will look at what it takes to survive under your own steam. While welcoming all self-employed individuals, this course will be especially relevant to those in the arts and cultural and human services sectors.

Your trainer, Carmen Braidwood is a veteran TV and radio personality, experienced educator and executive coach with decades of successful freelancing experience.

Over the day, Carmen will guide you through the amazing benefits and common pitfalls of freelancing and how to thrive as a solo professional in a modern world.

Topics include:

The decision to freelance: is it for me
Basics of self-employment
Personal branding and building your profile
Setting up for success
Marketing yourself and your services
Pricing your services
Finding work
Presenting professionally if working from home
Wellbeing tools for solo professionals

This course includes:

Engaging, up-to-date materials.
Take-home resource package.
All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
Certificate of attendance.

PRICES

Standard | $315
Corporate and Government

Non-Profit/ Individuals | $215
Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals

Concession | $145
Concession Card Holders paying as individuals

SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee of $45 toward catering and materials. Click here to apply.

REFUND POLICY

Before you book, please click here to read our Refund Terms and Conditions and ensure you have understood the conditions listed under the heading
Public Training.

VENUE

Evolve WA
Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar
Level 1, 20 Southport Street
West Leederville WA 6007

Click here for further details regarding parking, transport and location.

Our venue is wheelchair accessible, including toilets. However, if you have any special access needs or would like any support or adaptations to make learning easier for you, please let us know.