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Lone Working, Freelancing & Self Employment

28 th May 2012. Lone Working, Freelancing & Self Employment. David Craigie Co-founder, Craigie Partnership. Overview. Some statistics Why are we working alone? The benefits The challenges Possible solutions Networking opportunity. Introductions. My name is… I work…

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Lone Working, Freelancing & Self Employment

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  1. 28th May 2012 Lone Working, Freelancing&Self Employment David Craigie Co-founder, Craigie Partnership

  2. Overview Some statistics Why are we working alone? The benefits The challenges Possible solutions Networking opportunity

  3. Introductions • My name is… • I work… • Which description applies best? (lone worker, freelancer, self employed etc.) • If applicable – a burning question I have for today is…

  4. Some statistics • 4.5 million small businesses in the UK • Scottish Government statistics show that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) now account for 99 percent of all Scottish businesses and for over half of all private sector employment Source: www.fsb.org.uk • Unemployment figures in Scotland are 142,000 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  5. Why are we working alone or in isolation?

  6. Why are we working alone? • Have no choice • Self employed • Representing remote company • Keeping costs down • Prefer to work that way • Flexibility • Family reasons • Health reasons…

  7. What are the benefits of working independently?

  8. Benefits of independent working • Can (often) choose own working hours • Keeping costs down maximises profit • Easier to take on multiple roles • Can access different time zones • Less commuting (if working at home) • No boss = no micro-management!

  9. What are the challenges of working independently?

  10. Challenges of independent work • Morale • Loneliness • Access to peer support • Lose touch with developments • Easily misunderstood by friends and family • Sense of identity • Business image • Multiple roles required by one person • Working environment • Annual leave? Sick pay? Parental leave?

  11. Overcoming the challenges • It is possible to creatively problem solve each challenge • Solutions must suit your own situation • Define the problem • Propose some solutions • Weigh up pros and cons of each solution • Decide, plan and implement Final tips: Make the most of free events/resources networking opportunities and social media…

  12. Links & Resources • www.craigiepartnership.co.uk • www.businessmattersedinburgh.com • www.dhpscotland.co.uk (self employment support) • www.bgateway.com (all things business) • www.hmrc.gov.uk (all things tax) • www.direct.gov.uk (supports, benefits etc.) • www.edinburghchamber.co.uk (Chamber of Commerce) • www.fsb.org.uk (Federation of Small Businesses) • www.mycos.co.uk (cost reduction services) • www.findnetworkingevents.com (what it says on the tin)

  13. Questions • & • Networking • Opportunities

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