IPSE’s Incubator is for anyone within the early stages of their self-employed career or for those seriously considering self-employment as their next move.
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 if you would like to add it on to any other level of membership, simply enter the promo code: INC-IPSE at checkout to be enrolled.
Join nowSelf-employment is confusing enough, but through the Incubator journey we will 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 21 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 are connected with thousands of likeminded self-employed workers.
We have structured the content 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.
As well as the Incubator, you will have access to an account manager who will send you monthly emails to keep you motivated and access to all the benefits IPSE has to offer.
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Snapshot of the programme:
Contract templates: contractor, sole trader, IR35 compliant contracts, confidentiality agreements and more
Business plan, cashflow template, project planner, invoice template, statement of work
Podcasts, blogs and video content on winning work, negotiating rates, marketing yourself and more
Advice on areas including pensions, insurance, mortgages, savings, tax, expenses
Free tax and legal helplines
Personalised introductions to our banking, mortgage and accountancy partners
Free webinars with industry leading experts
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 of people working within self-employment, discussing how they started and what learnings they have to share
Join now and start your journey to smarter self-employment!
Price: £170/year (inc VAT)
The Incubator programme is automatically included in IPSE Kickstart membership, however if you would like to add it on to any other level of membership, simply enter the promo code: INC-IPSE at checkout to be enrolled.
If you have any questions at all please email or call our membership team, 020 8897 9970.
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What members say
With a solid foundation, your business will flourish, 'Incubator' has helped my core business stability.”
Mark
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.”
Janet
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.”
Sarah
IPSE’s Incubator has helped me to have a rounded understanding of my business needs, giving me the hand I needed to get going.”
Max