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Flightplan

Get the structure to know what to do next, a peer-support cohort to do it less solo, and the confidence to do it well.

A structured, cohort-supported programme for your first 12 months of freelancing in the UK.

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Freelance with confidence

No more guess work.

A structured step-by-step programme covering everything you'll need to know from positioning to pricing, from finding clients to invoicing them, and more. With you for the first 18 months of freelancing.

Don't go it alone.

Join a cohort of freelancers at a similar stage, with weekly calls, expert webinars and day to day conversations. Support for the little worries, and celebration for the little wins.

No nasty surprises.

We nudge you before key deadlines, tax dates and things you didn't know were coming. Plus signposting to expertise, tools and resources should you need them.

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Your step by step checklist

Broken into clear stages and tasks, Flightplan covers everything you'll need to know.
Find answers to your questions. Discover questions you didn't know to ask.

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Considering Freelancing

Some key things to consider before you make the decision to start freelancing.

3 critical actions 5 recommended actions

Launching your freelancing business

Mandatory and recommended tasks to officially launch your freelance business

2 critical actions 6 recommended actions

Finding work

Finding work is a big part of freelancing - and something you'll need to develop skills and invest time in.

3 critical actions 5 recommended actions

Before you start the project

Before you start work on a client project, here are the things you'll need to have in place to prepare and protect yourself

3 critical actions 6 recommended actions

During your first project

Get these things done as soon as you're starting your project, so you can ensure a smooth flight

3 critical actions 6 recommended actions

After the first project

Get your invoice in, seek feedback and learn from your early experiences.

Three months in

Time to mind the gap, review your first quarter, keep on top of paperwork, and manage your workload.

Preparing for downtime

Get ahead of quiet periods, whether its taking time off, or when you're not finding work.

Quarterly review

Every three months, get into the habit of some regular tasks you'll need to complete and keep on top of.

Dealing with turbulence

Explore some of the more common situations which might happen

Nine months in

We're coming to the end of the first year, time to prepare for year end, and consider your financial future.

End of your Tax Year / April

Depending on when you've started, you'll need to understand what to do at the end of the financial / tax year.

End of your first year of freelancing

Congrats! You've completed 12 months of self-employment - there are things you need to do to wrap up the year.

Planning ahead for year two

What's coming ahead for the next year, and what do you need to think about for the future?

Graduating Flightplan

You might no longer be on your flightplan, but there's plenty more to think about - graduate to the Fellows programme for ongoing support.
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Get Flightplan

Flightplan is currently in beta, and will be launching later this year.
Earlybird discounts available for those on the waitlist.

Direct

£249 including 12 months community support.

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Discounted

You can access Flightplan for free or discounted via selected partners and friends.

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What our fellows say

"This. Is. Awesome. It highlights all the things I'd never had known to ask about, as well as signposting to hugely valuable resources on so many topics. This has totally saved me more money than it costs."
James, Developer
"Wow - it's like having your own freelancing expert, at every step of the way. There have been so times where I'd been anxious about a task, but knowing Flightplan was in my pocket gave me the confidence I needed."
Ella, Illustrator
"I like that it prepares me for the unknown, and I feel more like I'm more than ready to take the plunge into freelancing now."
Justine, Strategist
"I'm not a first-time freelancer, this is my second time in self-employment - but wished I'd had this when I started last time. It's exactly what I was missing."
Elijah, AI Consultant