The South Bank Starters Freelancing Programme is open to all LSBU students and graduates who are interested in freelancing, setting up a side hustle, or being their own boss.
If you're exploring freelancing as a way to make a bit of extra money or building your own full-time business, these workshops will help you develop the skills and confidence to get started. All individuals and all stages are welcome!
South Bank Freelancing Support
Everything you need to start working for yourself with confidence.Use your creativity and knowledge to make money. Manage your own schedule. Grow your professional and personal skills. Be your own boss.
START FREELANCING TODAY!
The South Bank Starters Freelancing Programme is here to help any LSBU student or graduate at any stage of freelancing. With workshops, hands-on activities, and connections to a community of your peers and industry experts, you will gain the experience and confidence to take the next step in your freelancing journey.
YOUR FREELANCING SUPPORT
The South Bank Starters Freelancing Programme is a series of six practical workshops to help you build skills and confidence to succeed as a freelancer.
Join the sessions that interest you most or attend all six to earn a South Bank Starters Freelancing Certificate and become eligible to apply for additional funding to help launch your freelancing journey.
| Date | Topic & What You’ll Walk Away With |
|---|---|
Wednesday, 21 October Online via Zoom | 1. Freelancing Fundamentals & Finding Your Profitable Idea Start here and discover how to work for yourself! Walk away with your defined freelancing business idea. Delivered by Kadeza Begum REGISTER TO JOIN - Registration link coming soon. |
Wednesday, 28 October Online via Zoom | 2. Creating an Offer Clients Want to Buy Turn your skills into a freelance offer that clients can't wait to say yes to. Walk away with your freelancing service/product package. Delivered by Lucia Perez REGISTER TO JOIN - Registration link coming soon. |
Wednesday, 4 November Online via Zoom | 3. Pricing & Cash Flow Essentials Know your freelancing worth and how to charge for it. Walk away with a calculation and pricing presentation for your freelance offering. Delivered by Usman Azam REGISTER TO JOIN - Registration link coming soon. |
Wednesday, 11 November Online via Zoom | 4. How to Find Clients & Build Lasting Relationships Win freelancing work and keep clients rolling in. Walk away with your client outreach plan and pitch message. Delivered by Kadeza Begum REGISTER TO JOIN - Registration link coming soon. |
Wednesday, 18 November Online via Zoom | 5. Building Your Online Professional Presence with AI Showcase your freelance offer online with the help of AI. Walk away with your freelancing website using AI tools. Delivered by Sean Richardson REGISTER TO JOIN - Registration link coming soon. |
Wednesday, 25 November Online via Zoom | 6. Accounting & Legal Essentials for Freelancers Get your freelance business set up right from day one. Walk away with a one-page action plan outlining the key accounting and legal steps you will take for launching your business. Delivered by Michael Buckworth REGISTER TO JOIN - Registration link coming soon. |
*If you do not have a CareersHub account to register for the Freelancing Programme workshops or if you need support, please email starters@lsbu.ac.uk.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR FREELANCERS
Resources and links coming soon.
FREELANCING PROGRAMME FAQS
Who is the Freelancing Programme for?
Do I need an idea or already be freelancing?
No! No business idea or any previous freelancing experience is needed to join the South Bank Starters Freelancing Programme. The workshops will help you identify your skills, explore opportunities, and understand how to turn your knowledge and experience into a freelance service that clients will value.
I am already freelancing; is this programme for me?
Yes! Bring your experiences and learnings to the South Bank Starters Freelancing Programme. The workshops can help you strengthen your business by developing practical skills, applying new knowledge, and building connections with peers and industry experts.
Do I need to attend every workshop?
Each workshop is designed to be valuable on its own; you're welcome to attend the sessions that interest you most.
Or you can complete all six workshops to build a strong foundation for your freelance business, earn a South Bank Starters Freelancing Certificate, and become eligible to apply for additional start-up funding.
What do I get by joining the workshops?
Join the South Bank Starters Freelancing Programme (all six workshops or just the ones you are interested in), and you will walk away with practical advice from industry experts, activities that you can apply straight away to your idea, templates or plans to help you move your freelance business forward, and the opportunity to connect with experienced speakers and other aspiring freelancers.
If you complete all six workshops, you'll also receive a South Bank Starters Freelancing Certificate and become eligible to apply for additional start-up funding.
I need more help getting started.
We are fully committed to removing barriers for people with additional needs, disability, learning differences, or medical conditions. If you need help registering for the workshops or learning about freelancing, please email starters@lsbu.ac.uk.
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South Bank Starters is here to guide, support, inspire, and motivate you. Find ways to connect with the team and your community of entrepreneurial minded individuals.
You can email us at starters@lsbu.ac.uk.
