C Menu O B A Login O / Home / About the University / University structure / Service areas / Research and innovation / The Cube / Self-employment, freelancing and running your own business Share Self-employment, freelancing and running your own business Being self-employed can give you more flexibility and allow you the opportunity to think creatively, use your initiative and shape your own future. What is self-employment? Self-employment (or ‘working for yourself’) is when an individual: works for themselves instead of (or alongside) working for an employer that pays a salary, or a wage, through the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) PAYE online service. is responsible for paying their own taxes and national insurance contributions. Explore: Ideas and concepts, self-employment, freelancing and running your own business Develop: Skills and knowledge, self-employment, freelancing and running your own business Launch: Becoming self-employed in freelancing and/or running your own business Further information What are the different types? What are the benefits? What opportunities are there? What about University of Plymouth graduates? What skills do I need? Registering as self-employed Commonly used phrases External sources of help Virtual careers hub We have our helpful advisers waiting to speak to you through our Virtual Hub on the support we can offer you, leave your details on our waitlist and we will promptly contact you via phone or Zoom call. We are offering a range of virtual activities from: skills development webinars and employer sessions digital career resources you can access 24/7 one-to-one appointments through phone or Zoom jobs board advertising the latest Part time, placement and graduate vacancies. Email careers@plymouth.ac.uk for more information or book an appointment using myCareer. What's the cost? Now, more than ever, we need to support the entrepreneurial spirit, so to make sure that anyone with an idea for a startup or an interest in entrepreneurship can get involved, we’ve made the event completely free with absolutely no set theme. Techstars Startup Weekend Plymouth On Friday 13 November, Techstars Startup Weekend will be returning to Plymouth, but not like we’ve seen it before. This edition of Techstars Startup Weekend Plymouth is virtual, which means you will: Grow your network with a diverse, entrepreneurial community Gain crucial insight from incredibly successful mentors, industry experts, founders and partners (who have been through the highs and lows of starting a business) Make your entrepreneurial aspirations a reality Develop key employability skills which you can take into any workplace ...all from the comfort of your own home! Be sure to register by Thursday 12 November 2020. iMayflower crowdfunding support Crowdfunder UK are helping digital creative companies grow through a combination of expert crowdfunding coaching, events and extra funding. What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding gives people a digital platform to validate creative ideas, raise awareness of new projects, and build lasting relationships with supporters. And it’s an innovative way to fund your start-up and grow your business! Find out more about how Crowdfunder can help as part of iMayflower Keep in touch with your Careers Service careers@plymouth.ac.uk +44 1752 587456 Monday to Thursday from 8:30–17:00 Friday 09:30–16:30 @UniPlymCareers https://www.facebook.com/uniplymcareers/ Contact The Cube All enquiries thecube@plymouth.ac.uk Claire Martin, Student Enterprise Manager claire.martin-20@plymouth.ac.uk Denise Kellham, Student Engagement Coordinator denise.kellham@plymouth.ac.uk University of Plymouth Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA Also in The Cube Business Networking Business start-up success stories Enterprise Summer School Funding and finance for a business or freelancing I am keen to pursue self-employment, freelancing or running my own business after my studies I am looking for ideas and would like to explore self-employment, freelancing or running my own business as a graduate job I have a self-employment, freelance and/or business start up idea that I want to pursue International students and graduates Professional Entrepreneurial Mentoring Programme Self-employment, freelancing and running your own business The Cube The Cube – funding and competitions The Cube: Useful resources, training and e-learning for budding entrepreneurs Popular links Courses and study Student life Students and family International Plymouth Research and expertise Business and partners Academic Partnerships Alumni and friends About us 4 News RSS feed & What's on G Accessibility and help Modern slavery statement Contact us University of Plymouth Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom 0 +44 1752 600600 ( Maps & directions A Visit us ] Job vacancies Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Pinterest Snapchat Linkedin