Working for yourself can be a challenging but rewarding experience. You can manage your own time, work on projects that you are passionate about, and network with a range of different people. Working for yourself could mean starting your own business creating and selling things, or could be doing freelance work. More information about the pros and cons of self-employment can be found on the Is employment right for you page on the prospects website.
Here at Sheffield Hallam, our fantastic Enterprise Team offers lifetime support, whether you have an idea, are not sure where to start, or are already established and want support for your next steps. We would recommend reaching out to them first if you’re looking to become self-employed. You can find out more on the SHU Enterprise website.
Job boards
There are a number of job boards for freelancers:
Professional bodies, organisations and regulatory authorities
Professional bodies and organisations help maintain high standards and reputations in the profession and of their members. Many sectors require their staff to be a member of one of these organisations. Here are some links to the organisations relevant to this sector:
