Empowering Freelancers: European Freelancers Week and Freelance Business Month
As Autumn arrives, freelancers around Europe are gearing up for a week-long celebration of their craft during European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek) from 16 to 20 October. This year we have planned a wealth of insights, networking opportunities, and discussions led by industry leaders. Complementing #EFWeek is Freelance Business Month (FBM), a month-long initiative featuring a […]
Managing Client Relationships As a Freelancer
This blog was created in collaboration with insights from Ashley Ryall, Founder and Principal of UntapSocial. As a freelancer, your success hinges not only on your skills and expertise but also on your ability to forge meaningful connections with clients. The importance of building strong and long-lasting relationships cannot be overstated in the freelance world. […]
Freelancer: 7 of the Best Ways to Get Paid
In today’s job market, freelancing has become a popular choice. As a freelancer, one of the necessary aspects of your journey is getting paid for your skills and services. Whether you are a new or veteran freelancer, fair pay can be a challenge. The value of your work may vary on a variety of factors […]
How Loneliness Impacts Freelancers and Why Organisations Need To Help Reduce Its Impact
In todayâs interconnected world, where virtual communication and remote work have become the norm, a silent pandemic has been spreading: loneliness. Loneliness knows no boundaries and affects people from all walks of life. However, it often hits freelancers particularly hard, exacerbating the challenges they face in their professional lives. To better understand this spreading issue […]
Loneliness in Freelancing and How to Reduce it
Loneliness is a growing concern, particularly among freelancers who work remotely, without the support and camaraderie that is often found in traditional workplaces. Working alone for extended periods can lead to a sense of social isolation and disconnection from others, which can have a significant impact on psychological well-being and overall health. However, with loneliness […]
The Reality of Harassment: Protecting Freelancers in Europe
Trigger warning: discussion of different types of harassment As a freelancer, working in the gig economy can be both rewarding and challenging. Freelancers have the freedom to choose their work and schedule, but they also face unique challenges such as inconsistent income and a lack of job security. However, one often overlooked issue that freelancers […]
Find Clients Online to Become a Digital Nomad
Author: SafetyWing A fully nomadic lifestyleâŠitâs the dream. From workdays planned around surf swells to champagne powder ski destinations, being a digital nomad has plenty of perks, but it isnât always sustainable. The hustle for how to get clients is a constant struggle as youâll need to stand out amongst workers who agree to work […]
A Recession: What it Will Be and How to Overcome It
Whenever the word ârecessionâ starts creeping into the news, individuals, corporates, and small businesses start to feel the pressure that the idea causes and what this will mean for their company. Whilst other nations have declared that they are in a recession, the United Kingdom has not publicly acknowledged that the country is in the […]
Freelancing Communities Rely on IDEA
In our #EFWeek2022 kick-off event on Monday 17 October, Tash Thomas, Director of IDEA with the ECA was in conversation with host, Elina Jutelyte, founder of Freelance Business Month, about the freelance community and the role Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) play. Freelancing is a career choice people make based on their needs. Some […]
Freelance Network Italia Brings You Freelance Fun in Milan this #EFWeek
Barbara Reverberi, is an experienced and passionate journalist-turned-freelancer since 2012 and is the founder of Freelance Network Italia, established in 2017. At first it started as a Facebook group to share knowledge and combat the feeling of loneliness, and now entails so much more. From training, fundamental freelance support and resources, this passion-project of Barbaraâs has […]
