Comprehensive Freelance Guide for VFX & Creative Professionals

Unlock the secrets to thriving as a freelance creative professional with my detailed Freelance Guide. Built on years of real-world experience, extensive research, consultations and continued working with professional accountants, and valuable lessons learned through trial and error, my guidance will empower you to confidently manage your freelance career and finances.

How Do I Know This Stuff?

I've been freelancing successfully for many years, working with over 17+ studios globally. Initially working in industry as a PAYE contractor, found myself taking work as a sole trader 6-7 years in, before switching to a LTD company of which I still operate with today!

I’ve experienced the highs and lows firsthand. I’ve spent countless hours and invested thousands with professional accountants to refine every process, including developing an expense and income tracker and comprehensive job tracking sheets, ensuring you benefit from my hard-earned knowledge without repeating my mistakes.

Whether you prefer an interactive 2-3 hour video in-depth call or a comprehensive personal video recording in which I can respond to your email questions, whilst covering all the material, you’ll gain invaluable insights including practical tools, templates, and industry-tested strategies.

What's Included:

Customised Files & Templates:

• Expenses & Income Tracker: Comprehensive spreadsheet featuring VAT calculations, detailed explanations on allowable expenses, and how to categorise and report effectively to reduce your tax liabilities.

• Receipts Organisation Structure: Expertly organised template folder system by category (Bills, R&D, Subsistence, Office, Equipment), ensuring your financial evidence meets accountant standards.

• Job Tracker: Extensive spreadsheet listing hundreds of global VFX studios, with built-in tools for tracking speculative contacts, showreel distribution, and strategic follow-ups to avoid over-contacting.

• Invoice Templates: Professionally formatted UK & EU invoice templates, clearly highlighting required details, differences, and compliance information.

Expert Advice & Detailed Insights on:

• Setting up your company and address setup (to keep your privacy!).

• Banking considerations: Choosing optimal banks, international payments, make your money earn you more and business credit cards to maximize rewards.

• Tax strategies clearly explained for sole traders and LTD companies. know exactly what to pay and when.

• Deciding whether to employ yourself as PAYE and understanding the implications.

• Leveraging private pensions for tax efficiency and long-term benefits.

• Handling disputes, payment issues, and chargebacks.

• Legal and contractual advice including rights, unions (BECTU), and essential terms to protect yourself.

• Critical software discussions: Licensing needs, cost-effective solutions, and genuine necessities.

• Proven negotiation techniques with real-world day rate examples.

• Optimizing your LinkedIn and online presence for maximum visibility and professional appeal.

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Benefit from the distilled knowledge of years in the industry, enabling you to maximise your income, efficiently manage your finances, confidently negotiate your worth, and strategically grow your freelance career.

Take control of your freelance future today, choose your preferred format and get comprehensive guidance tailored to your needs.