You can join the growing network of freelancers and apply your skills, experience, and passion to your selected projects. Freelancing offers all sorts of benefits and opportunities. But is it right for you? What do you need to do to be successful in freelancing?

Join a one-day workshop to learn about freelancing - the types of jobs available, the advantages and challenges, how to create your brand, where to begin, and more!

During this session, you will learn the ins and outs of freelancing, including:

• What type of freelancer job or role is best for you and your skills.
• The pros and cons of freelancing.
• How to build your brand as a freelancer and define your values.
• How to find customers, sell your freelancing services, and get paid.
• Plus, network to grow your freelancer community over free lunch!

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Agenda

Types of freelancing jobs and roles

Key skills for successful freelancers.

Pros and cons of freelancing. 

How to build your personal brand, define your value, and explore your customer

Effective selling and getting paid.

Marketing, websites, and getting first customer.

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About Peter Harrington, LSBU Entrepreneur in Residence

Serial entrepreneur and family-man, Peter Harrington has been creating and growing companies since graduation in York (UK) in 1989.

Over 30+ years he has employed 1,000+ people. To do this he has created and built businesses in the fields of research, marketing, design, print, consultancy, music production and educational technology (SimVenture).

In 2005, Peter co-founded Venture Simulations Ltd (VSL) with his brother Paul. VSL develops and supplies award-winning SimVenture business simulation learning solutions to education and workplace clients in 40+ countries.

A passionate believer in the value of high quality simulation technology, Peter is determined to help more people all over the world find success with their own start-up venture.

In addition to his work with simulations, Peter publishes the Startup Survival Podcast and the Blog, The Hitchhiker's Guide to Entrepreneurship. These free resources are designed to develop global entrepreneurial thinking and talent. Follow Peter Harrington on LinkedIn.

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You can find more information here.