Freelance
Business
MONTH
Business
MONTH
One month. One place. The entire freelance ecosystem.
Annually in October.
Annually in October.
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Welcome to the 5th edition of the FBM!
We'll talk about the future of freelance, starting a freelance business, growing a freelance business, freelance ecosystem and about hiring freelancer and the future of work.
The Freelance Business Month is an event designed to unite the freelance ecosystem and to show the power of growing independent businesses.
With the key focus on independent professionals and their supporters, the event will last the entire month and will be the epicentre of cultivating ideas, knowledge, skills sharing and learning new tools that enhance freelance productivity and efficiency.
#freelancebusiness #freelancebusinessmonth
With the key focus on independent professionals and their supporters, the event will last the entire month and will be the epicentre of cultivating ideas, knowledge, skills sharing and learning new tools that enhance freelance productivity and efficiency.
#freelancebusiness #freelancebusinessmonth
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Freelance Business Month is turning into the central cornerstone of the freelance ecosystem
31 days
of events and activities run by various freelance organisations in October.
1 place
1 platform where all the sessions, meetings and interactions will be taking place. The synergy will be amazing!
3700+
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Programme-at-a-glance
Please note that each programme requires a specific registration. You can find more information about the registration fees below.
1 October
Official Opening of the FBM
In-person event in Belgium (location TBC)
Enjoy the heartfelt welcome and keynotes about the future of freelancing.
Invited keynotes: Robert Vlach, business consultant and founder of Freelancing.eu
Enjoy the heartfelt welcome and keynotes about the future of freelancing.
Invited keynotes: Robert Vlach, business consultant and founder of Freelancing.eu
2-4 October
Starting a Freelance Business
This programme is designed for anyone wishing to start freelancing and will cover subjects such as:
- Switching from corporate to freelance
- Freelance business pricing
- Personal brand and marketing for freelancers
- Customer acquisition strategies for beginners and more
- Switching from corporate to freelance
- Freelance business pricing
- Personal brand and marketing for freelancers
- Customer acquisition strategies for beginners and more
7 - 11 October
Growing a Freelance Business - Part I
If you have been freelancing for a while, this week is designed specifically for you to go deeper into the freelance business matters and how to continue your freelance journey successfully. If you are looking into scaling your business and finding partners, join us this week.
14-18 October
European Freelancers Week
This week is dedicated to the celebration of freelance power in Europe and Worldwide. This week will see discussions on how countries adapting their regulation to welcome more freelancers in the economy, what policy changes are required and what are the trends in the market.
17 October - in-person event in Brussels
17 October - in-person event in Brussels
21-25 October
Growing a Freelance Business - Part II
This programme is the continuation of the Growing a Freelance Business Part. If you purchased access to Part I, you will also have access to Part II.
28-30 October
Freelance Platform Summit
This programme is designed for leaders and business owners of freelance marketplaces, products and solutions targeting freelancers and anyone interested in the development of the freelance platforms economy.
The subjects to be covered: Trends in the freelance marketplace industry; strategies for attracting high-quality freelancers and clients and how to balance the supply of freelancers with the demand from clients; The role technology and AI plays in your marketplace, and how are you leveraging it for growth; Effective marketing strategies to grow brand and customer base; How to navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence and ease ; Innovative approaches to differentiate your platform/solution from competitors in the market and avoid competitive threats; Expansion plan (do's and don't) and exit strategies and more
The subjects to be covered: Trends in the freelance marketplace industry; strategies for attracting high-quality freelancers and clients and how to balance the supply of freelancers with the demand from clients; The role technology and AI plays in your marketplace, and how are you leveraging it for growth; Effective marketing strategies to grow brand and customer base; How to navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence and ease ; Innovative approaches to differentiate your platform/solution from competitors in the market and avoid competitive threats; Expansion plan (do's and don't) and exit strategies and more
31 October
Closing
We will be closing the month with a live stream from our HQ in Belgium with thought-provoking presentations, talks and conclusions about how freelancing is the ultimate future of work, how companies are changing their talent sourcing strategies and how freelancers discover the freedom of work and life.
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Freelance Business Month is managed by the Freelance Business Community.
Freelance Business Community is on a mission to support the growth of the freelance economy globally. It is a nexus between freelancers, solution and product providers targeting independent professionals and companies hiring freelancers. We connect and stimulate the freelance economy via global events, masterclasses and publications. We help freelancers to run their independent business smarter, by collecting and sharing global know-how for all freelance scenarios.
Freelance Business Community is on a mission to support the growth of the freelance economy globally. It is a nexus between freelancers, solution and product providers targeting independent professionals and companies hiring freelancers. We connect and stimulate the freelance economy via global events, masterclasses and publications. We help freelancers to run their independent business smarter, by collecting and sharing global know-how for all freelance scenarios.
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