Whether you are new to freelancing or still thinking about it, this one-day course will provide valuable information, tips, and practical activities to support you when starting out as a freelance dietitian. This popular and recently updated course is tailor-made for dietitians by dietitians. Course facilitators are dietitians who have succeeded in doing just what you’re planning and understand the challenges of freelance work.
The aims of this course are to:
- Equip participants with the key elements required when starting as a freelance dietitian.
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Offer practical support, knowledge, and tools needed to embark on a career in freelance dietetics.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify your most marketable skills and services.
- Know what to include in an effective business plan.
- Understand the essential elements needed for insurance, taxation and accounting.
- Outline a marketing plan to promote and grow your business.
- Network with others in a similar situation for help and support.
- Construct an action plan for the next steps.
Programme
- 9.30am Welcome, introduction, pros and cons of freelancing
- 10.30am Your skills and work opportunities
- 11.00am Mid-morning break
- 11.15am Business structure and administration
- 12.30pm Lunch
- 1.00pm Professional and commercial considerations. Private practice, setting fees and GDPR
- 2.00pm Mid-afternoon break
- 2.15pm Marketing, advertising and social media
- 3.30pm Next steps, CPD and signposting & time for questions
- 4.00pm Finish
N.B timings are subject to change
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