Freelancing and starting a business Interested in working for yourself? We can give you advice to get started and help you find funding. Sections Ways of working for yourself You can be a freelancer, sole trader, partnership, social enterprise or limited company. Help with working for yourself Interested in working for yourself? We can give you advice to get started and help you find funding. Finding business funding Goldsmiths has a range of funding opportunities, and support to apply for external grants and competitions. Networking Never underestimate the importance of networking when you work for yourself. International students You can apply for the Start-up Visa scheme if you have a “genuine and credible” business idea. Events and workshops Log into CareerSPACE to see the sessions we have coming up around freelancing and starting a business.