| 1 | Be able to market own services | 1.1 | Identify relevant business contacts within the industry |
| 1.2 | Maintain established business contacts within the industry |
| 1.3 | Participate within relevant networks and expert organisations to support own freelance activity |
| 1.4 | Use appropriate strategies and tools to enhance own professional reputation and promote own services |
| 1.5 | Implement systems to enable early identifications of work opportunities |
| 1.6 | Identify potential agents or other representatives |
| 2 | Be able to manage own performance | 2.1 | Identify own development needs drawing on a range of relevant sources |
| 2.2 | Seek constructive feedback from relevant parties about own performance |
| 2.3 | Set, monitor and review realistic objectives for own training and development needs, performance and business targets |
| 2.4 | Work flexibly, adapting to the requirements of others as appropriate whilst maintaining own personal work ethic and reputation |
| 2.5 | Make appropriate business decisions |
| 3 | Be able to manage own systems, accounts and records | 3.1 | Implement effective systems for managing budgets, finance and documentation |
| 3.2 | Maintain appropriate, accurate and up-to date accounts and records |
| 3.3 | Implement effective support services |
| 3.4 | Plan ahead to maintain a viable work and cash flow |
| 4 | Be able to manage own contracts | 4.1 | Negotiate contracts that meet legal and industry requirements |
| 4.2 | Agree realistic fee rates, schedule and other expenses |
| 4.3 | Establish clear performance outcomes |
| 4.4 | Ensure that contracts include all relevant details, checking that these match agreements |
| 4.5 | Communicate the obligations of all parties clearly |
| 4.6 | Store a written copy of the final signed contract securely |
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