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October 22, 2024FBM WEEK #4 PROGRAMME PICKS
Here are our picks from the 3rd week of the Freelance Business Month programme.
- Become an Elite Freelancer – how modern freelancers are adapting to attract high-paying clients, with Matt Dowling (October 23rd) — Learn actionable tips to stand out in the freelance market and secure top-tier projects without spending on advertising.
- Attention-grabbing: what you don’t want to miss when promoting yourself, with Bozhidar Ivanov (October 24th) — Learn the top tools for attracting attention, create synergy between your marketing channels and get an example communication funnel to grow your audience.
- What makes a sustainable freelance business? with Sarah Duran (October 25th) — Join a dynamic conversation with freelancers, coaches, thought leaders, community builders, and platform entrepreneurs to explore the future of independent work.
- Finding security in insecurity, with Alison Grade (October 29th) — Learn practical strategies to confidently plan your financial future, understand how much you need to earn, and find balance in your work while taking regular breaks.
- The Big 3 – Top Tools for Freelance Success, with Ben Gallagher (October 30th) — This talk addresses the overwhelming number of software tools available for freelancers and helps participants identify which ones are essential for running a successful freelance business.
You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
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WEEKLY DIGEST #43 OF 2024
- The Future is Freelance Forums, by Sarah Duran — A brand new collaborative event series for stakeholders from all levels of the freelance ecosystem. It’s online and it’s free, you just need to register. The first two events are these: What Makes a Freelance Business Sustainable?, with Elina Jutelyte, Anna Burgess Yang, and Maari Casey on October 25, and The Pricing Paradox, with Robert Vlach, Rachel Renock, and Lizzie Davey on November 15.
- 8 expert tips for getting started with NotebookLM, by Molly McHugh-Johnson — Google NotebookLM is a superb AI tool for knowledge workers. One of its creators, Steven Johnson, shared his tips and suggestions for beginners.
- Rafael Espinal interview for The Great Discontent, by Lisa Butterworth — Ever heard of Rafael Espinal? He’s leading the Freelancers Union and advocating for freelancers’ rights with the groundbreaking Freelance Isn’t Free Act, the world’s first legislation that gives freelancers non-payment protections.
- Can creative writing help America win wars?, by The Economist’s 1843 Magazine — Benefits of storytelling and creative writing are well known—it's a powerful tool for freelancers and, as this article shows, even for military officers. In US Air Force workshops, speculative fiction is used to present real-world challenges, helping participants open new opportunities, improve their communication skills, and make complex information more accessible and persuasive.
- How to promote yourself on social media without annoying the shit out of your friends, by Laura Belgray — Self-promotion can be tough, and yes, it might annoy some people. But here’s the truth: to grow your business, you need to put yourself out there. Focus on authenticity, build supportive connections, and embrace self-promotion without shame, as Laura suggests.
- Freelancing Barriers to Entry - Let’s Solve Them, from Freelancing Females — From building a portfolio to managing time and income, freelancing has its challenges. Here are a few ways to overcome them, especially if you are at the beginning of your freelance career.
- FBM week #4. Here are our picks from the Freelance Business Month programme. You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
- Become an Elite Freelancer – how modern freelancers are adapting to attract high-paying clients, with Matt Dowling (October 23rd)
- Attention-grabbing: what you don’t want to miss when promoting yourself, with Bozhidar Ivanov (October 24th)
- Finding security in insecurity, with Alison Grade (October 29th)
- The Big 3 – Top Tools for Freelance Success, with Ben Gallagher (October 30th)
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FBM WEEK #3 PROGRAMME PICKS
Here are our picks from the 3rd week of the Freelance Business Month programme.
- Freelancing and the future of leadership, with Glen Hodgson (October 16th) — Explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the era of technology and changing organizational structures.
- 10 great freelancing tips gained from 4 years of running a freelance platform, in 40 minutes, with Peter McPartlin and Una Herlihy (October 16th) — Co-founders of The Indie List, will share 10 learnings from those 4 years that freelancers need to know to thrive.
- Futureproofing your freelance business, with Joana Veiga Ferreira (October 18th) — 10 actionable takeaways to help you thrive, including using data over guesswork, creating repeatable processes, and automating tasks where possible.
- Freelancers as Investors? Turning Startup risks into rewarding opportunities, with Ermelinda Hajdari (October 18th) — Learn about the fundamentals of startup investment, strategies for evaluating potential opportunities, and ways to mitigate risk while tapping into promising ventures.
You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
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FREELANCE WORKER PROTECTION ACT SIGNED
California has just taken a huge step in protecting freelancers with the signing of the Freelance Worker Protection Act by Governor Newsom. This landmark law ensures that freelancers finally have the legal backing they need to get paid fairly and on time, and in the future, it could inspire other countries to follow suit and implement similar protections for freelancers worldwide.
Here's what it means:
- Mandatory contracts: If you’re doing work over $250, you must get a written contract.
- 30-day payment guarantee: Clients have 30 days to pay up.
- No more lowball offers: You can’t be pressured into taking less just to get paid faster.
- Double damages: If they don’t pay, you get double what they owe, plus legal fees.
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FBM WEEK #2 PROGRAMME PICKS
Here are our picks from the 2nd week of the Freelance Business Month programme.
- Language learning for busy freelancers: leveraging AI and smart tools, with Chiara Maggi (October 9th) — Discover effective language learning methods tailored for freelancers with irregular schedules.
- Rock your media interview with confidence, clarity and impact, with Anna Pietribiasi (October 10th) — How to develop your message; the key dos and don’ts for successful media interactions.
- Why mental health matters more when you're self-employed, with Matthew Knight (October 10th) — Key mental health considerations for freelancers and how to proactively safeguard your well-being.
- Turn your freelance hustle into a sustainable business by leveraging your most impactful work, with Sarah Duran (October 11th) — Hands-on workshop with a seasoned solopreneur coach.
You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
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WEEKLY DIGEST #41 OF 2024
- Governor Newsom signs senator Wiener’s freelance worker bill into law — California passed a game-changing law for freelancers. The new Freelance Worker Protection Act requires written contracts and guarantees timely payments, helping freelancers protect their work and get paid fairly.
- The Future is Freelance with Matthew Mottola, podcast by Sarah Duran — What is the difference between being an independent professional and a full-time employee? Is the freelance economy truly a revolution or more of an evolution? Those are two of the important topics discussed in a recent episode of Sarah's podcast.
- Greetings from Antwerp — Check out the pictures from our international freelance meetup in Antwerp (Belgium) last week. It was both the opening of Elina Jutelyte’s Freelance Business Month and the latest event in our ongoing Freelancers On the Road tour, following stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Ljubljana, Dresden, Sofia, and Bratislava.
- How an accidental discovery helped one couple build a thriving niche community—and leave traditional careers behind, by Elaine Pofeldt — The inspiring story of freelance journalist Kelsey Ogletree and how she turned a simple networking Zoom call into a thriving platform for colleagues.
- The Offer, on Amazon Prime with Paramount+ — Get your dose of entrepreneurial spirit! If you’re a creative professional of any kind and haven’t watched this gem yet, give it a go. The top-rated 2022 TV miniseries follows the journey of film producer Al Ruddy as he fights to bring the cinematic masterpiece The Godfather to the big screen.
- France’s three-decade treasure hunt for golden owl has finally ended, on CNN — Read a story of a search based on 11 puzzles published in a 1993 book with a cult following of over 200,000 freelance treasure hunters.
- FBM week #2. Here are our picks from the Freelance Business Month programme. You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
- Language learning for busy freelancers: leveraging AI and smart tools, with Chiara Maggi (October 9th)
- Rock your media interview with confidence, clarity and impact, with Anna Pietribiasi (October 10th)
- Why mental health matters more when you're self-employed, with Matthew Knight (October 10th)
- Turn your freelance hustle into a sustainable business by leveraging your most impactful work, with Sarah Duran (October 11th)
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GREETINGS FROM ANTWERP
Check out the pictures from our international freelance meetup in Antwerp (Belgium) this week 💜
It was both the opening of Elina Jutelyte’s Freelance Business Month and the latest event in our ongoing Freelancers On the Road tour, following stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Ljubljana, Dresden, Sofia, and Bratislava.
As usual, the meetup included business networking, coworking experience, and deep-dive debate with Robert Vlach on freelance entrepreneurship. Many great questions, insights, and remarks from the participants there!
There was an Indian guy who arrived from Paris, a Canadian, an American, people from other countries as well, including one from Albania (!), and naturally, many locals from Belgium and nearby Netherlands.
We co-organized the meetup with Elina and Silversquare Antwerp Tower at their beautifully designed premises overlooking downtown. The interior and the view on the pictures speak for themselves 😍
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WEEKLY DIGEST #40 OF 2024
- Digital nomads are a force for good in Latin America, from The Economist — An article about how remote workers (including freelancers) influence some local economies in America. You may be tempted to go and see it yourselves.
- Why a digital detox is healthy for freelancers, by Annie Button — Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to be online? As freelancers, taking a digital detox can help reduce stress, boost productivity, and bring balance back to your work and personal life.
- How to start freelancing without a portfolio: A step-by-step guide, from Freelancing Females — Starting your career without a portfolio is not an impossible challenge. As the article suggests, one of the most effective ways to help yourself is by creating your own projects.
- AI and globalisation are shaking up software developers’ world, from The Economist — Will AI and offshoring take jobs from Western software developers? From an optimistic perspective, no. It can actually help freelancers save time on routine tasks and boost their productivity.
- FBM week #1. The Freelance Business Month has kicked off, and here are some of our 1-week picks from the packed programme. You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
- Getting into the freelance mindset as a beginner, with Kritika Narula (October 3rd)
- Coworking for Freelancers, with Steve Folland (October 3rd)
- Balancing freelancing with unpaid caring roles, with Adrian Ashton (October 7th)
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LANDMARK MEETUP IN BELGIUM
Elina Jutelyte and Robert Vlach, two of the most active community leaders within the European freelance economy, will kick off Freelance Business Month 2024 on October 1 in Antwerp, Belgium.
The meetup, co-organized with Silversquare at their great coworking venue, is open to all freelancers for free — you just need to sign up through a simple registration form.
The packed 4-hour program will include business networking, an introduction to coworking opportunities by Charline Lenaerts of Silversquare, Elina’s opening speech for the Freelance Business Month, and a deep-dive debate with Robert on freelance business and entrepreneurship, including topics from his best-selling book, The Freelance Way.
The event represents another important landmark on the journey of the European freelance economy towards greater connectedness and international collaboration between freelancers and their communities.
Here at Freelancing.eu, we strongly believe that organizing in-person events and building local and international connections is very beneficial for individual freelancers, especially if they tend to be isolated in their work, working from home, and not engaged in their professional community.
We’re all in on building a greater European freelance community—one meetup at a time 💙
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BUSINESS STRATEGY FOR FREELANCERS
Business strategy is not just for big corporations. As Sarah Duran brilliantly points out in her article, having a strategy is crucial for solo business owners too. It’s not about rigid plans; it’s about being adaptable and ready. Whether you’re managing your time, money, or energy, a solid strategy helps you stay focused and make every move count.
“A coherent vision with an aligned strategy helps you see the forest instead of the trees, staying focused on your longer-term plans instead of the day-to-day minutia.”
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