Starting out as a Freelance Dietitian

Programme

Wednesday 14th September 2016, 9am – 4.15pmatHeythrop College, London

Course Tutors: Jill Scott and Fiona Hinton

9.00-9.30amRegistration/coffee

9.30-9.55amIntroductions and welcome

Housekeeping

Background and rationale for course

Aims and objectives of the day

Delegate expectations

9.55-10.45amSkills base and work opportunities

Freelancing: the pros and cons of working independently

Focus on delegate skills and areas of expertise

Establishing and identifying potential clients

10.45-11.00amCoffee/comfort break

11.00-12.00pmBusiness structure and administration

Introduction to the Business Plan

Practical aspects of setting up a business:

Company/bank accounts; Tax and NI; Book keeping etc

12.00-1.00pmProfessional and commercial issues

Types of Insurance – essential and optional

Fees and pricing structure

Personal safety

1.00-1.45pmLUNCH and networking

1.45-2.45pmMarketing and advertising

Updating and tailoring CVs

Where to market services

How to market services

2.45-4.00pmMarketing and advertising contd.

Website development/assessment

Creating an action plan for the next steps

Support and keeping up-to-date

Signposting for further resources

4.00-4.15pmRound up summary, evaluation and close

APPLICATION FORM

Starting out as a Freelance Dietitian

To book a place please complete this form and email to Juliet Rushent at

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Or send a cheque made payable to BDA, Freelance Dietitians Group with the application form

To: 37 Vicarage Wood Way, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6ZX

Date: Wednesday 14th September 2016

Time: 9am – 4.15pm

Venue: Heythrop College London

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