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Freelance Business Community
Supporting and connecting freelancers
Our goal is to help the freelance professionals, independent specialists and self-employed to become more visible and help them develop skills to thrive in their business.
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The List and a Comparison of Freelance Communities
The article provides a comprehensive overview of more than 30 diverse freelance communities catering to professionals worldwide. Each community is meticulously detailed, outlining its name, description, offered services, membership fees, geographical focus, and unique features. From lobbying organizations advocating for freelancer rights to educational platforms providing resources and networking opportunities, the spectrum of offerings is vast.
How To Grow A Freelance Business: Community, Advice and Support
Delve into the dynamic world of Doerscircle with an in-depth exploration of its COO, Travis Bennett. Uncover the secrets behind Doerscircle’s extraordinary growth, skyrocketing to an impressive 60,000 members. Discover the common challenges compelling individuals to join this thriving community. Learn about the exclusive benefits offered by Doerscircle Premium membership. Plus, get an insider’s look at the ambitious expansion plans set to propel Doerscircle into the future. Don’t miss the chance to unravel the success story and future endeavors of this innovative platform
Unlock Your Earning Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Freelance Fees Benchmark
For graphic designers, artists, copywriters, and all freelancers, setting your freelance rates is a crucial aspect of your business strategy. It’s a common practice to assess your freelance market and consider benchmarking your prices against others. Many freelance business experts often emphasize the importance of aligning your rates with industry benchmarks. However, the reality is not always as straightforward as it seems. In this article, we’ll explore the complexities surrounding the elusive concept of the freelance fee benchmark and why it is not always recommended to consult with any benchmark reports out there.
Top 10 Business Areas for Future Freelancers: AI, VR/AR, Green and Health Tech, Content Production and Other Exciting Topics
Are you one of those people who follow the latest advances in AI (artificial intelligence) with a touch of anxiety and excitement? Or are you eager to be among the first to try it out? Whichever camp you fall into, one thing is for sure: no one can predict exactly what you will be doing and/or what software you will be using for your work in 10 years’ time! Therefore, in this article, we have gathered a list of business/professional fields that are expected to become increasingly in demand in the future. We want to give you a little grip on your learning and development plans!
Report: Where do Freelancers Find Clients?
While most freelance platform reports suggest that between 30% and 70% of freelancers secure work through their respective platforms, this community’s research unveils a stark contrast, with a mere 14% of freelancers discovering job opportunities on such platforms. The report not only sheds light on the specific categories of freelancers drawn to these platforms but also delves into their demographics, education levels, and the extent of their business acumen. Furthermore, the report offers insights into how freelancers prefer to self-identify within the freelance landscape
10 Reasons to Hire a Freelancer vs Fixed Employee
Guest post from Gergő Benedek, freelance content writer and founder of Black Unicorn, a consultancy service that solves complex communication challenges.
Spotlight: Interview with Kamila Zahradnickova – from freelancer to founder
We first met with Kamila in 2020 when she attended the Freelance Business Month. Back then, she was only starting her freelance career. 2 years forward, she is a founder of an aspiring startup, Lakmoos. Read her story below.
How do Corporates Need to Onboard, Engage and Offboard Freelancers in their Company
Working with a freelancer? Sending a brief may not be enough.
What Can the Irish Freelance Market Teach Us? Trend Alerts for Aspiring Freelancers Around the Globe.
The Irish freelance market has some valuable lessons to offer freelancers globally, particularly in the marketing, digital, and creative disciplines.
How can organisations manage local compliance when hiring freelancers
In this article, we will highlight how to check you are being compliant when working with freelancers and that you don’t run into any legal hot water and can give you and your business the breath of fresh air you deserve.
A Country on the Internet for Location-Independent Freelancers
What if freelancers could operate freely in any country? What if freelancers could choose which country’s social services they would like to use and pay tax to?
Freelance Economy Dictionary: Essential Terms of the Future of Work
So, how do you call freelancers and freelance work at the end?
Minimum Standards Organisations Need to Follow when Hiring Freelancers
Hiring a freelancer is easier and faster than a fixed staff member, but there are certain rules and standards to follow to make them feel welcomed as part of your team.
101 Ways of Freelance Platforms Marketing
As I am running the Freelance Business Community where our main goal is to connect the freelance ecosystem, I wanted to look at how platforms position themselves. Do they position themselves as a place for freelancers to find a job or a place for companies to find talents? I’ve reviewed more than 100 freelance platforms’ websites, read their marketing slogans and made a list. I even came up with my own slogan based on the most popular words. Read on.
How and where to find freelancers?
We live in a time when finding help for realising your business idea has never been easier! You just need a solid plan, a great strategy, the passion and dedication to be consistent, the resiliency to bounce back from setbacks and the creativity to stay ahead of the curve and find solutions to issues. And if you need extra pairs of hands to make the dream work, hiring independent workers is often the best option. Here is where you can find them.
You may be a freelancer yourself, who wants to offload some of your time-consuming or admin tasks to others, so you can focus on doing what you are best at. Or you might be running a small business with a few employees, and you think it is time to scale up.
What to do if your invoices are not paid?
Collect overdue invoices and ensure your stable income with our tips!
False Self-Employment in Belgium: What Does It Mean For Freelancers?
False self-employment (or fake independency) can cause many legal issues for freelancers and their clients. Here’s how to avoid it!
A 7 Step Guide for Freelancers Who Want to Become Digital Nomads
Work while exploring the world and collecting unforgettable memories by becoming a digital nomad. We have collected 7 steps for you to start this fantastic journey.
What Change In Strategy Do Corporates Need When Hiring People Amid The Scarcity Of Talent?
Keep up with the advancements in the world of HR with advice from some of the top thought leaders in the industry.
What Is The Biggest Myth When Hiring Freelancers?
Learn the number one mistake hiring managers make when considering whether they should hire freelance workers
How to Get Clients? Client Acquisition Guideline and Ideas for Developers
Turn your IT and development skills into a neverending stream of amazing clients with our 10 tips for tech freelancers.
9 Business Books to Help you Become a Better Entrepreneur
Books are an essential helper if you want to become a successful independent professional: here are the best you can start with.
Digital Nomad Insurance Comparison for 2022
Don’t let your dream destination turn into a nightmare – choose the best insurance for your digital nomad needs with our article.
Practical Tips for Freelancers in the Future of Work
Guest blog from Szilvia Filep, brand and business development strategist, Marketing Director at Freelance Business Community, former Upwork trainer and founder of FreelancerBlog, the number one source of information and inspiration for Hungarian freelancers.
Meet Youri Choi, our Ambassador in Melbourne!
Our amazing Ambassadors are connecting freelancers in several cities worldwide. If you are in Melbourne, Australia, make sure you get in touch with our Ambassador, Youri!
Get to know Orsolya Vincze, our Ambassador in Budapest!
Our amazing Ambassadors are connecting freelancers in several cities worldwide. If you are in Budapest, Hungary, make sure you get in touch with our Ambassador, Orsi!
Check out the interview with Savannah Hamilton, our Ambassador in Dubrovnik!
Our amazing Ambassadors are connecting freelancers in several cities worldwide. If you are in Dubrovnik or Split, Croatia, make sure you get in touch with our Ambassador, Savannah!
Meet Poppy Olympia, our Ambassador in Larnaca, Cyprus
Our amazing Ambassadors are connecting freelancers in several cities worldwide. If you are in Larnaca, Cyprus, make sure you get in touch with our Ambassador, Poppy!
Pricing Models for Freelancers – when to Throw in the BIG Numbers
One freelancer’s perfect pricing structure is another’s pricing hell. In this article we compare the most common pricing models, provide guidance as to who should pick which model, and when!
Meet Monika Fischer, our Ambassador in Szeged, Hungary
Our amazing Ambassadors are organising fun events for freelancers in several cities worldwide. The next stop is in Szeged.
Get to know Petr Kaduch, our Ambassador in Prague, Czech Republic
With the help of our amazing Ambassadors we are organising fun events for freelancers in several cities worldwide. First stop: Prague
Price Your Freelance Projects Like a Pro: A Masterclass with Tom Hirst
Your burning pricing questions answered by the expert
Blockchain, Crypto and Web3 Opportunities for Freelancers
Never considered a freelance career in blockchain and web3? This is for you!
Robert Vlach: How to Start Freelancing, Freelance Pricing, The Freelance Way Book and More
Freelancing.eu founder and freelance expert Robert Vlach talks to Elina Jutelyte
Digital Nomad Visas by Country
Grab your backpack and laptop and start exploring the world easier than ever with the help of digital nomad visas. Learn which countries offer them and how to apply.
Hiring Freelancers in Belgium: a Simple Compliance Guide
Find flexible solutions, cut costs and administration and bring extra value to your business with the help of contingent workers
How to Integrate Your Flexible Workforce Into Your Fixed Teams: 5 Tips for Increasing Freelancer Engagement
Ensure maximum freelancer engagement in your blended team with advice and help from Charipickers
How Can Freelancers Effectively Use Social Media to Promote Their Skills?
Learn how to use social media to the advantage of your freelance business with tips from Fanny Marcoux.
Total Talent Acquisition and How Freelancers Fit Into That Sourcing Strategy
Unleash the potential of your business by updating your recruitment strategy and using contractors – with help from Ian de Swart
List of Online Work Platforms for IT Freelancers
Get the best IT positions with these online work platforms for tech freelancers
Global Study on Freelancing: Freelancer Survey Reveals Key Facts, Trends, and Opportunities
The field of freelancing hasn’t had much academic attention. Jon Younger and his partners are changing that.
Website for Freelance Business: The Complete Guide for Freelancers
A step by step guide to creating a freelance website
Time Management for Freelancers: How to Improve Your Productivity
Eliminate distractions with these five time management tips and techniques.
Freelancing Essentials: What You Need to Know Before You Start Freelancing
Need someone to manage your work, schedule your posts, track your time or create your invoices? We know just the app.
Freelance Holidays: How to Plan Your Vacation
Take some time off this holiday season without causing a disaster and have a nice vacation
Networking for Freelancers: How to Increase Your Freelance Network
Tips to make you better at the art of freelance networking
Easy Ways to Stay Fit and Active as a Freelancer
Working out and staying fit sounds challenging, but it doesn’t have to be
Make Sure Your Invoices Bring the Money In, and Fast
Tired of clients ignoring your invoices? Here’s what to do.
What is the Difference Between Freelancer, Entrepreneur, and Digital Nomad
Self-employed, freelancer, entrepreneur, digital nomad: these terms are often thrown around the Internet, and they are often confusing and unclear. To try and clear some confusion, we have created a short glossary on the different types of self-employment you can practice.
Our Favorite Podcasts on Freelancing, Freelancers and (Freelance) Business
Hungry for some brain food? We’ve collected plenty of resources to keep you satisfied.
Dressing Up for Work Can Help When Working at Home
Yes, being comfy working at home has its positives, but are you missing out on some unexpected benefits of dressing up?
Grow Your Freelance Business the Smart Way.
Vital skills, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning were just some of the areas we discussed with the amazing team at NOMAWO
Freelance Business Courses: 5 Places to Hone Your Freelancing Skills
Important online resources to help you enhance your freelancing skills
How to Grow Your Freelance Business to Become a Successful Freelancer
Is it time to take your business to the next level? Find out how to do it correctly.
How to Start Freelancing as a Student: Tips for Getting Started
Complementing your studies with freelancing can be a winning strategy. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Cybersecurity Tips for Freelancers – How to Approach Freelance Security
There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds. Are you prepared?
Competitors Working Together: a Counter-Intuitive Win-Win
Working together with competitors is a winning strategy for your business – here’s why.
Skills for Freelancing Success: Technical and Soft Freelance Skills
Freelancing can lead to a life full of opportunities, as long as you know how to use your skills effectively.
Getting Your First Gig : What Skills Do You Offer to Clients?
You’ve taken the dive into the world of freelancing. Congratulations! Now, all you need is your first client…
80+ Great Tools for Freelancers
Technology is there to help freelancers to run their freelance work efficiently and effectively. We asked freelancers from our community about which tools they use and sharing. We collected responses, summarised and delighted to share the list below with you.
During the #freelancebusinessmonth we also had a session with Zakia Ringgold where we discussed the technology that can assist freelancers. We have added some details below for your information. Save this page in your bookmarks, as you may need it later.
Being Freelance in Europe: Everything You Need to Know About Freelancing Market
In June 2020, Malt and BCG jointly conducted a survey of more than 2,324 respondents in three countries (France, Germany, Spain) to better understand freelancing dynamics in Europe.
Below we bring the main take-aways for our readers and you can download the full report here.
Do Freelancers Have Vacations?
I can feel your eyes rolling back…Vacation?!!
‘Workation’ is probably a better word to describe the rest time of an independent professional this year.
Virtual Assistant for Freelancers: How to Hire a Virtual Admin Assistant
If there’s anything we have learned during the corona crisis, it is that working online is not as impossible as it might have seemed before! Working online gave us lots of freedom, but at the same time accelerated the number of tasks we needed to do, sometimes at a very high speed and in a short time frame. We asked Astrid Van den Maagdenberg, who is a virtual assistant herself, to tell us what a virtual assistant does and how virtual assistants can help independent professionals and freelancers to free up extra time for business.
Freelance Contract Essentials
Freelance Business Community has hosted a masterclass about the freelance contract essentials with Ian de Swart, co-founder of Charipickers. Below are some short but helpful guides for freelancers when dealing with agreements.
20 Global Job Websites for Freelancers to Find Work
Platforms that can help create opportunities for you and add additional projects to your portfolio.
Networking for Freelancers: How to Network and Improve Your Career
Here is a list of tips to make you better at the art of networking as a freelancer.