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Are you a freelancer, founder (or thinking about starting a business), 18-30 and based in South Yorkshire?

👉 Build a personal brand that puts you in front of the right people, so opportunities come to you. Personal branding is your reputation by design.

A free interactive accelerator for ambitious freelancers and founders aged 18 to 30 living in South Yorkshire, trading (up to 3 years) or just starting.

Mostly online, with weekly online sessions. Just 3 days in person. Meet like-minded people and established business owners.

Starts 5 October 2026 to 2nd December.

Commissioned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and funded by Quickline.

This form takes about 10 minutes. There is nothing you need to prepare. Applications close Wednesday 30th September 2026, so apply now!

If filling in this form is difficult for you, for any reason, email [email protected] and we will take your application by phone or voice note instead. You do not need to explain why, and it does not affect your application.

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Are you aged 18-30? ^*

The funding for this programme covers people aged 18 to 30, so you will need to be within that range on 5 October 2026.

I will be aged 18 to 30 on 5 October 2026

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How old will you be on 5 October 2026? ^*

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Let's start with your full name ^*

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What’s your email address? ^*

This will be our means of contacting you.

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Are you a freelancer, a founder, or thinking about starting? ^*

The funding for this programme covers people who are currently freelancing, running a business, or intend to do so.

I am freelancer

I run a business

I am thinking about starting

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How long have you been self-employed? ^*

Freelancing or building a business alongside a part-time or full-time job still counts!

The funding for this programme covers people who have been trading for less than three years, or who intend to start.

Just an idea/ wanting to get started

Less than 6 months

6 - 12 months

1 - 2 years

2 - 3 years

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Do you live in South Yorkshire? ^*

The funding for this programme covers people living in South Yorkshire.

I live in Sheffield

I live in Barnsley

I live in Doncaster

I live in Rotherham

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Can you attend all of the following ^*

There are also weekly online sessions between these dates. We record them so you can catch up if you miss one.

If these dates do not work, there is no point going further. Email [email protected] and we will let you know about future opportunities.

You can attend all of the following (further date options will be given if you continue):

👉 Monday 5 October, online

👉 One day in October. You pick one location: Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham or Doncaster

👉 One day in November. Location: Barnsley.

👉 Wednesday 2 December. End-of-programme event in Barnsley

This works for me

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What's your postcode? ^*

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What is your current situation? ^*

Select all that apply.

I am employed full-time

I am employed part-time

I am currently out of work and looking for a job

I am currently out of work and not looking for a job

I am a full-time freelancer

I am a part-time freelancer

I am a full-time business owner

I am a part-time business owner

Other

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Describe your business/ freelance offer or idea ^*

If you haven't started your business yet, please share your business idea.

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Share your LinkedIn URL if you have a profile

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Share your website address if you have one

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How much time do you currently spend on marketing, building your personal brand or promoting your work per week? ^*

I don't spend any time on marketing/personal branding

1 - 2 hours

2 -5 hours

5 - 10 hours

10 hours +

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What do you most want help with over the 60 days?

Choose up to 3

Reaching the right audience

Coming up with content ideas

Knowing what platform to post on

Understanding how to convert views into opportunities

Staying consistent with posting content

Mindset/ Doubting myself

Developing my business idea/ freelance offer

Other

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Which part of the programme are you most looking forward to?

Select as many options as you like!

Meeting other freelancers, founders & making friends

Getting feedback and sharing ideas

Feeling like you're part of a community

Growing your personal brand

Learning how to grow your business

Discovering more local opportunities

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One final question about yourself

What would success look like for you in 6 months? This is your opportunity to tell us your big goals. Don’t hold back.

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How did you find out about Self-Made in 60 days programme? ^*

Instagram

TikTok

Recommended by an organisation/ business

Newsletter

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Before you submit

Would you like us to pass your name and email to the business support service in your area?

Yes

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It's great to get to know you. Please submit your application.

By submitting this application, you agree to our terms and conditions and confirm that you have read our privacy policy.

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Are you a freelancer, founder (or thinking about starting a business), 18-30 and based in South Yorkshire?

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It's great to get to know you. Please submit your application.

Thank you! 🙌