Your Freelancer Hub

Are you considering getting into freelancing or consultancy? Freelancing can help you make a profit from your skills without having to register a company. You can take on projects to suit your schedule and make money from a passion project or side-hustle.  

We have enhanced the freelance offering at University of Birmingham, to better suit your needs. Be part of something real. 

Kerry Brunn - B-Enterprising Programme Manager

Kerry Brunn - B-Enterprising Programme Manager

“We are leading the way in the Freelance Education Framework, advocating for more credibility for freelancing as a graduate outcome. This will lead to a full accreditation at UoB. We have got your back.”

Opportunities

Your Free Online Platform

The Freelancer Club is a freelancing community online platform designed for new and established freelancers and it enables students to gain access to business training, support and paid opportunities. For more details on all the site has to offer, watch this Welcome to the Freelancer Club Academy video. 

We have joined forces with the amazing Freelancer Club and expert Matt Dowling to bring you great tools to get started and a community which offers tonnes of support, whatever stage you are at on your freelancing journey.

It is FREE and the resources available on this platform will help you maximise the potential of your skills and help you take the next step into a world of opportunity which puts you in control of your future success beyond graduation.

 

Events

With opportunities to network, build your skillset and your portfolio, this is the year to enhance your freelance.

UoB Freelance Focus Week

As part of UoB Xtra's third week, the University is dedicating a host of support to get you self-employed ready to profit from your passion over the summer and develop your personal brand. We have two empowering workshops in UoB Xtra to support you with this. 

Express your interest, we'll do the rest.

 

 

Freelance resources

Build your freelance idea up with the following online programmes and resources. Build your knowledge with the below recommended online programmes, speak to an adviser about your idea, explore your funding options or research your business sector.

Funding for your freelance idea

Are you looking for £100 to get your freelance venture started? To apply to the Freelance Fund please click the link below.

Funding

If you have an idea and would like to test it, you can apply for funding to help you get started. University of Birmingham students can apply for £500 on the B-Enterprising Ideas Fund which allows you to grow an idea and find your first customers. Or are you looking for a smaller amount to get started on your Freelance journey? You could apply to our £100 Freelancing Fund instead.

If you have already registered a business or as self-employed, then you may be eligible to apply for the B-Enterprising Start-Up Fund. Please note our funding is subject to eligibility so please check our Funding page before making an application. 

Business Start-Up 1-2-1 appointments

Speak to an adviser about your idea and get tips on what to do next. We run face-to-face appointments and online appointments via zoom. Book an appointment by visiting our Business Start-Up Advice appointments webpage or contact us directly by emailing us.

Graduate support

We welcome graduate freelancers. If you have graduated from the University of Birmingham and you would like to get involved with our opportunities, events or appointments, please email us. 

 

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