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WEEKLY DIGEST #36 OF 2024

• The opening freelancer meetup of the international Freelance Business Month with Elina Jutelyte and Robert Vlach will take place on October 1 in Antwerp, Belgium. Tickets are free, but limited, so don’t miss this opportunity and sign up today.
• Report: 102 digital products making millions by Pat Walls of Starter Story — A comprehensive overview in a Google spreadsheet of many successful digital products, some of which are founded or run by freelancers. Includes revenue estimates.
• The Business of Specialty Coffee by Maxwell Dashwood — Written by the maverick of the specialty coffee industry, award-winning barista, coffee entrepreneur and researcher, this 2023 book delves deep into the commercial side of coffee.
• Should you niche down in your freelance business? Exploring the pros and cons from Freelancing Females — Niching down in your freelance business can help you stand out, but it comes with certain drawbacks.
• For two-job workers, there aren’t enough hours in a day to stay afloat, by Joe Barrett for WSJ — A good article about American gig workers, as a reminder that the so-called gig economy and freelance economy are two different things.
• Types of clients you’ll encounter as a freelancer and how to manage them by Stefania Volpe — Understanding how to identify and adapt to different client types is crucial for managing relationships, meeting expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.

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FREELANCE MEETUP IN BELGIUM

The opening freelancer meetup of the international Freelance Business Month will take place on October 1 in Antwerp, Belgium.

Co-organized by Freelance Business, Freelancing.eu, and Silversquare, the event will feature Elina Jutelyte as the keynote speaker and Robert Vlach as a host of a deep-dive debate on freelance entrepreneurship.

Tickets are free, but limited, so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

👉 Sign up today to join us

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WEEKLY DIGEST #35 OF 2024

• Freelance Business Month — One of the best events for freelancers in the world is coming, organized by our member Elina Jutelyte. It kicks off on October 1st, and for the first time other communities and event organizers can join with their own events, whether in-person or online.
• Freelancers earning below €33 per hour could be deemed employees by new Dutch law by The Freelance Informer — "Businesses may be required to reclassify some contractors as employees, thus providing them with employment rights and benefits."
• Can a newsletter be a full-time job? — On the Creative Coffee podcast with Emma Gannon, solo freelance writer Haley Nahman, the creative mind behind Maybe Baby, reveals the secrets to running a thriving newsletter, discusses how she generates ideas, and highlights the benefits of collaborating with an editor.
• Takers vs. receivers: a small distinction with big consequences by Austin L. Church — Entrepreneurs often hesitate to ask for help, fearing they'll be seen as takers, but distinguishing between takers and receivers is crucial.
• Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet — A European criminal/legal thriller featuring two freelance writers working remotely in the French Alps? You bet. It's definitely worth watching, not to mention it won the Palme d'Or award at Cannes.
• Authentic business in practice — Our member Magdalena Cevelova shares how to set up your business on your own terms, offering practical tips for aligning goals, values, and self-care.
• How to ask for a review as a freelancer by Patrycja Zawadka — Why, how, and when to ask your satisfied clients for reviews, with examples of genuine feedback request emails.
• Working remotely in Edinburgh, UK (digital nomad travel guide) — Amy Suto shares tips for another one of her digital nomad destinations, this time in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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ANATOMY OF A FALL

A French crime/legal thriller featuring two freelance writers working remotely from a mountain cabin in the French Alps?

That's exactly what Anatomy of a Fall is—a recent European film masterpiece, even winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

You can stream the movie on HBO Max or watch the trailer on YouTube:

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CRAFTING THE PERFECT PROPOSAL

Are you looking to elevate your proposal game and win more projects? Crafting the perfect proposal is not just about showcasing your skills but also about deeply understanding and aligning with your potential client's needs. A recent article on Freelancing Females provides a step-by-step guide to help you create a proposal that stands out.

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FREELANCE BUSINESS MONTH IS OPENING UP

Freelance Business Month, one of the best events for freelancers in the world, is coming, organized by our member Elina Jutelyte. It kicks off on October 1st, and our platform Freelancing.eu will be co-organizing the opening event in Belgium.

A new feature of this year's edition is that, for the first time, other communities and event organizers, both in-person or online, can join with their own events. If you are one of them, you can register your event through these forms by the end of August:

• online events
• in-person events

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NOMADS IN KRAKOW

Looking for the next destination for your digital nomad expedition? Amy Suto shares her experience as a digital nomad in one of Poland's most beautiful cities, Krakow — including photos and an audio version.

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WEEKLY DIGEST #33 OF 2024

• How this freelancer made $27,000 in 1 month by Tim Herrera — An impromptu interview with an unnamed freelance writer who charges $1/word and prefers to write for trade publications rather than cool ones. Solid, no-BS business insights.
• 5 lessons from 10,000+ hours of freelancing by Deya — Intriguing 2-minute TikTok video by a digital business manager named Deya. By the way, she has a cool T-shirt and a YouTube channel for freelancers.
• Crafting the perfect proposal: A freelancer’s guide to winning more clients from Freelancing Females — Brief highlights of what to consider when writing a proposal for clients.
• Hit Man on Netflix — Award-winning director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, The School of Rock) produced one of the most original romantic comedies in recent memory. Its main character is a teacher who works freelance as a fake hit man for local police.
• Fiverr shifts to hourly freelance hiring platform by The Freelance Informer — Fiverr (whose stock is more than 90 % down from its all-time-high) is moving from packaged services to hourly rates with its profession-based catalog.
• SearchGPT prototype by OpenAI — A much-anticipated rival to Google Search from the makers of ChatGPT was announced in late July with early access via a waiting list. The service will not only challenge Google to change the way we search the internet, but it will probably also surpass earlier AI search solutions like Perplexity.
• Working remotely in Krakow, Poland by Amy Suto — A comprehensive summary for digital nomads about a summer stay in one of the most beautiful Polish cities, including photos and an audio version.

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SEARCHGPT FROM OPENAI

Have you heard of SearchGPT? This much-anticipated rival to Google Search from the makers of ChatGPT was announced in late July with early access via a waiting list. A prototype is now launching to a small group of users and publishers to get feedback. In the future it should be integrated directly into ChatGPT.

The service will not only challenge Google to change the way we search the internet, but it will probably also surpass earlier AI search solutions like Perplexity.

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THINK LIKE A JOURNALIST

"Think like a journalist," says Adam Faulkner, encouraging freelancers to adopt a journalist's mindset, which can enhance their outreach and client acquisition efforts, especially at the beginning of their careers.

He draws on his own professional experience from working as a journalist for several years. As Adam emphasizes, getting clients is akin to getting a story: both require guts, determination, and proactive outreach.

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