IPSE Incubator
Knowledge, support and protection you need to get going
What is it?
This 12-month programme provides you with the knowledge, support and protection you need to get going – knowing you have dedicated helplines and IPSE staff to turn to if you have any questions.
The Incubator programme is automatically included in IPSE Kickstart membership, however it can also be purchased separately here.
What's included?
Self-employment is confusing enough, but through the Incubator journey we provide you with all you need to make self-employment a sustainable and lucrative career move for you.
IPSE is a not-for-profit that has been running for over 25 years, so we are well aware of the challenges you face. Independent working doesn’t mean being alone, through the Incubator and IPSE membership you're connected with thousands of likeminded self-employed workers.
We have structured the programme so you’ll receive monthly templates, guides, and advice to strengthen your business, sales, marketing and financial knowledge. As well as this, there is a whole host of other information and opportunities that will be relevant throughout the year such as tips for your mental health, cyber crime advice, events, webinars and networking, plus much more.
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What members say
"With a solid foundation, your business will flourish, the IPSE Incubator has helped my core business stability."
"I’ve joined the IPSE Incubator to enable me to learn these important processes for running a successful contracting business whilst hopefully bringing me into contact with other local contractors for community support and shared learning.”
I am enjoying the Incubator, as an 'old timer' I thought it would be good to refresh my skills, and it really has been useful. It’s really encouraged me to network more and try new things.
Snapshot of the programme:
Contract templates
Contractor, sole trader, IR35 compliant contracts, confidentiality agreements and more
Resources
Business plan, cashflow template, project planner, invoice template, statement of work
Winning work content
Podcasts, blogs and video content on winning work, negotiating rates, marketing yourself and more
Advice
Advice on areas including pensions, insurance, mortgages, savings, tax, expenses
Help when you need it
Free tax and legal helplines
Webinars
Free webinars with industry leading experts
Access to events
Invites to our events, including National Freelances Day where there will be a dedicated Incubator networking session, our financial advice event My Money, and the IPSE Awards
Case studies
Case studies of people working within self-employment, discussing how they started and what learnings they have to share
Partners
Personalised introductions to our banking, mortgage and accountancy partners
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