Becoming a freelance user researcher

Online Course

2 hours including a live follow-up Q&A

Thinking of taking the leap to go freelance?

This short course will help you with where to start

Who is this course for?

This session will suit you if you’re planning on going freelance, or if you’re recently started working as a freelancer.

This session is helpful for you if you:

Are thinking to take the leap
Have recently handed in your notice
Are already working freelance

How can this course help you?

I'll share an honest overview of everything I've learnt, simplify things that seem complicated and answer any questions you have.

We’ll cover:

✨ Deciding if freelance is right for you - eg. your own goals and motivations for doing it, day to day life as a freelancer, pros and cons, risks, types of project setup

✨ Setting up to go freelance - eg. visibility and finding work, day rates, IR35, doing the research itself, preparing to take the leap

✨ Doing it! day to day - eg. types of company, business bank account, finding an accountant, insurance, tools and software, getting started and maintaining work life balance

What’s included?

You’ll get:

🤝 Pre-recorded training material for 1.5 hours - you can access anytime, from anywhere

🤝 Handout of tips, materials and activity you can take away to help you prepare and once you’re up and running

🤝 Live drop-in Q&A session for everyone who has bought the course that month to ask questions and connect

🤝 Follow up support throughout your journey

If you have any questions or to access anything in a different format, feel free to contact me on sophie@dogoodresearch.org

This workshop is based on:

My experience over the past 2 years taking the leap to go freelance in user research. I've worked on day rate contracts through recruiters, on projects with direct clients and via design agencies in the industry.

I'll cover the challenges of freelancing in general, finding a healthy work/life balance, managing business stuff alongside project work and prioritising rest. I hope to inspire you with the life I am building that leaves me feeling energised and fulfilled!

Please note: This session is based on personal experience of the UK market and I'm not able to give advice for your own unique situation.

I'll share information and learnings to help you make an informed decision on what's best for you.

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