Whether you are planning to freelance, become self-employed, or start your own business, LaunchPad can help you take the next steps
Got a creative idea? Perhaps one that focuses on social change or sustainability? Maybe it's just a great business idea to make lots of profit! We want to hear it! Enter for a chance to win a cash prize!
Idea categories: Creative, Community, Freelance, Innovation, Sustainability.
Are you thinking of freelancing or self-employment? Maybe you want to start your own business or turn your hobby into a side hustle?
Learn all about this and more at our free workshop programme.
The masterclasses were great, they help you work through your idea and think of things you hadn’t thought of yet, and get the ball rolling...
David, Final year Graphic Design Took part in “Think it, Test it, Launch it Masterclasses
Give it a go and don’t be scared. If a nursing student like me can do it, so can you! It is a great experience that no one can take away from you.
Belinda, Foundation Year Nursing Student Pitched at the LaunchPad Den
With all the freedom that comes with working for yourself, there are also a number of responsibilities and important steps to consider. These can apply if you plan to be a freelancer, or if your enterprising idea means you are creating a new business. The LaunchPad Team offer a range of support.
If you’re planning to freelance or be self-employed, here are some of the things you need to do:
We offer lots of support and resources about self-employment. Start getting help by emailing launchpad@canterbury.ac.uk .
We offer support to students from all schools, all levels of study and alumni (up to 3 years after graduation). Being self-employed is becoming more popular, and we actively encourage students to develop their business ideas whilst they are studying, either as part of their course or through maximising a range of extra-curricular support. Alongside our online resources and workshops, we can help students gain access to key industry contacts to receive valuable mentorship, and secure initial business start-up funds via exciting competitions and business challenges.
Chiara Employability and Skills Manager (Student Enterprise Lead)
Having a side hustle is a great way to develop job security. I can only see advantages to developing more than one main source of income. It is also a proven way to help grow key skills like resilience, money management and confidence.
AndrewEnterprise Development Coordinator