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SUMMARY:Connected Cup: An AI Pop-up by Google
DESCRIPTION:Brussels is where policy is written every day for more than 450 million people who call Europe home. Europe’s future is shaped here\, and more often than not\, the conversation starts over a cup of coffee. \nTo help fuel those conversations\, we are partnering with the design agency BUMP to open Connected Cup. This physical space will offer access to cutting-edge AI tools from Google and partners. But human connection — fueled by excellent coffee — is the point. Connected Cup will host hands-on demos\, engaging workshops\, social events\, and conversations with Europe’s foremost innovators on artificial intelligence. It’s a place to meet the European inventors\, thinkers\, and builders who are shaping this technology\, bringing together tech enthusiasts\, policy makers\, and future AI talents. \nCome for the technology; stay for the coffee!
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/connectedcup/
LOCATION:Google Brussels EU Quarter\, Rue d'Arlon 80\, Brussels\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:OM Conference: Het Marketingcongress voor inspiratie & innovatie
DESCRIPTION:OMconference is hét marketingcongres voor innovatie en inspiratie. Elk jaar ontvangen we meer dan duizend marketeers\, beslissingsnemers\, HR-managers in de prachtige zalen van A Room with a ZOO in Antwerpen. \nWe brengen er een inhoudelijk sterk programma dat focust op kwaliteit en relevantie. Geen vluchtige hypes\, maar een dag vol inspirerende keynotes\, concrete praktijkcases en actuele evoluties. Het biedt een unieke kans om kennis op te doen\, ideeën uit te wisselen en de nieuwste trends en ontwikkelingen te ontdekken.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/omconference/
LOCATION:A room with a ZOO\, Koningin Astridplein 20\, Antwerpen\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Build an online presence that attracts the right clients - Freelancers in Belgium PRO Growth Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A strong online presence helps potential clients find you\, trust your expertise and contact you easily. \nAt this Freelancers in Belgium PRO Growth Workshop\, you will learn how to make your LinkedIn profile and website work harder to attract and convince potential clients. \n\nHow LinkedIn features such as Open to Work\, Service Pages\, recommendations and the Featured section work and how to use them strategically.\nHow to strengthen your profile with a searchable headline and compelling banner\, illustrated with examples from real freelancers.\nWhether Sales Navigator is useful for you as a freelancer and what it offers beyond LinkedIn’s free version.\nHow to review your website using a practical checklist of the essential information clients need to understand your services and take the next step.\n\nThis workshop gives you the theory\, practical guidance and inspiration. Afterwards\, improve your profile or website and bring them\, and other client-facing materials\, to the in-person Client Attraction Lab & Lunch on 20 November in Brussels for constructive feedback from supportive peers. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/onlinepresence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PRO
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SUMMARY:KIKK Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2011\, KIKK transforms and densifies space. Free-spirited and daring\, KIKK stands between technological innovation and creativity\, refreshing the foundations of a reinvented economy. \nOn a daily basis\, KIKK organizes events\, stages exhibitions\, supports the production of artistic works and participates in the emergence of new projects\, which it then supports and promotes.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/kikkfestival2026/
LOCATION:Namur\, La Bourse\, Place d'Armes\, Namur\, 5000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261022T093000
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SUMMARY:Freelancer Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Het programma biedt een krachtige mix van actuele keynotes\, interactieve sessies en belevingsformules. Toonaangevende sprekers delen hun inzichten over ondernemerschap\, innovatie en de toekomst van freelance werk. Tussendoor is er ruimte om te schakelen in de pop-up co-workingruimte en om te netwerken met gelijkgestemden en partnerorganisaties. \nEen blikvanger in het programma is ook de onthulling van het gloednieuwe Freelancer Focus Rapport. De inzichten uit deze studie worden meteen vertaald naar de praktijk\, zodat je concrete tools en strategieën mee naar huis neemt. Als feestelijke afsluiter volgt de uitreiking van de titel ‘Freelancer van het Jaar’\, waarbij inspirerende verhalen en best practices in de spotlights worden gezet. \nDe Freelancer Summit is meer dan een evenement: het is een ervaring. Een plek waar je springt\, groeit en sterker landt. Durf jij de sprong te wagen? Dit jaarlijks evenement wordt georganiseerd door UNIZO en Nextconomy. Ontdek het programma met alle sprekers en activiteiten op www.freelancersummit.be.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/freelancersummit2026/
LOCATION:Hi!Site\, Antwerpselaan 1\, Grimbergen\, 1853\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261030T093000
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SUMMARY:Freelancers in Belgium PRO Exchange: Freelance networking and peer support - October
DESCRIPTION:The monthly online gathering where freelancers help and learn from each other \nThe Exchange is a small-group session where Freelancers in Belgium PRO members can connect with fellow freelancers\, share what they’re working on and get practical support in real time. \nEveryone gets a few minutes to introduce themselves\, explain what they do and\, if they want\, share a question\, challenge or request for help. \nOther members can offer ideas\, feedback\, introductions or practical support during the session\, in the chat or afterwards. The atmosphere is open\, informal and supportive. \nHow it works\n\nEveryone briefly introduces themselves and their work\nYou can share something you are working on or ask for input\nOther members respond live\, in the chat or afterwards\nWe exchange useful discoveries and “this helped me this month” insights\nWe close with takeaways and updates from the community\n\nWhat can you ask for?\nFor example: \n\nFeedback on your offer\, website or content\nAdvice about a current freelance challenge\nA collaborator or partner for a project\nA skills swap\, such as copywriting in exchange for branding\nA beta tester or early adopter\nHelp promoting a launch\, event or important LinkedIn post\nRecommendations for tools\, suppliers or experts\nSupport with a client project or a “help a friend” request\nAn introduction to someone in another member’s network\n\nYou are equally welcome to join without a specific request. You can introduce yourself\, contribute to the conversation and help other freelancers. \nTickets and access\nThe Exchange is exclusively for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. \nJoin PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro\, then RSVP to The Exchange inside the PRO platform. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend\, while also receiving full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly Growth Workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, freelancer directory and more. \nLearn more and join Freelancers in Belgium PRO
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/freelancers-in-belgium-pro-exchange-freelance-networking-and-peer-support-october/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261109T090000
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn for freelancers workshop + coworking + lunch in Gent
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Only 10 spots available. \nThursday 9 November 2026 · 9:30–18:00 · Dokwerkers\, Gent \nRegister here: LINK \nLinkedIn profile optimisation for freelancers workshop\nCan potential clients quickly understand what you do\, who you help and how to contact you from your LinkedIn profile? \nIn this practical workshop\, you’ll improve your profile and write an “I’m available” post that sounds confident and gives the right people a reason to get in touch. We’ll use examples from real freelancers\, including insights from an analysis of more than 30 availability posts. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nHow to write a searchable headline and create a banner that makes your offer clear\nHow to use the Featured section\, recommendations\, Service Pages and Open to Work\nWhat strong “I’m available” posts have in common\, and which mistakes lead to poor results\nHow images\, context and specific details can help the right people notice your post\nWhether Sales Navigator is worth paying for as a freelancer\n\nYou’ll leave with improvements to your profile\, a structure and template for your own availability post\, and ideas you can put to use straight away. \nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is for freelancers who want to attract new projects\, change or sharpen their offer\, return after a break\, or make their availability more visible. Come ready to work on your own existing LinkedIn profile and meet other freelancers. \nYour trainer\nJenny Bjorklof is the founder of Freelancers in Belgium\, a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. She helps independent professionals clarify their offer\, become more visible and find better-fit clients through workshops\, events and the Freelancers in Belgium PRO community. \nJenny combines practical LinkedIn advice with examples from real freelancers. You’ll have time to make changes to your own profile and post during the workshop. \nLunch at Amour\nWe’ll head to Amour for lunch together. Its weekday mainly vegetarian lunch buffet changes with the seasons\, so you can choose what appeals to you while continuing the conversations from the morning. As one Google reviewer put it: “Each item on the buffet was a delicious taste bomb.” \nThe main course is included in your ticket. Drinks\, coffee and any dessert are at your own cost and paid directly at the restaurant. \nCoworking at Dokwerkers\nThe workshop takes place at Dokwerkers\, a shared workspace at Dok Noord. Your ticket gives you a day to work there too: arrive early\, stay after the workshop\, or use both coworking sessions to put what you’ve learned into practice. \nAddress: Sassevaartstraat 46/303\, 9000 Gent \nDokwerkers is about a 20-minute walk from Gent-Dampoort station. You can bring your bike inside. Parking costs €7 for the day at your own expense. We’ll send detailed entrance instructions before the event. \nIf you’d like to try Dokwerkers on another day\, you can arrange a separate free trial day with Tamara. \n \nAgenda\n9:30–10:00 Arrival and optional coworking\n10:00–12:00 Welcome and introduction to Dokwerkers by Tamara; LinkedIn profile workshop\n12:00–14:00 Lunch at Amour\n14:00–15:00 Write and improve an “I’m available” post; questions\n15:00–18:00 Optional coworking \nYour ticket includes\n\nThe LinkedIn workshop and practical exercises\nA main course at Amour\nA day of coworking at Dokwerkers on 29 October\nTea\, water and coffee at Dokwerkers\nFollow-up feedback: Send Jenny your updated LinkedIn profile one week after the event\, and she’ll reply with feedback via LinkedIn message\n\nMeet other freelancers\nConnecting with other freelancers is part of the day. Everyone will have a chance to introduce themselves\, exchange feedback while working on their profiles\, and talk further over lunch and during the optional coworking hours. \nBooking and cancellation\nThere are 10 places. If you cancel at least 14 days before the workshop\, you’ll receive a full refund. You can transfer your place to someone else at no cost.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Dokwerkers\, Sassevaartstraat 46/303\, Gent\, 9000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:Create an outreach strategy for approaching potential clients - Freelancers in Belgium PRO Growth Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Outreach means proactively contacting people or organisations that could become clients\, instead of waiting for them to find you. A clear outreach strategy helps you do this consistently and confidently without feeling pushy\, desperate or annoying. \nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to create a realistic outreach strategy that you can maintain even when you are busy with client work. \n\nSet a clear goal for your outreach and decide what results you want it to generate.\nDefine who you want to approach\, what you want to say and why your message should be relevant to them.\nChoose where to contact potential clients\, from LinkedIn and email to networking and referrals.\nCreate a manageable routine for when to reach out\, how often to follow up and how to keep track of conversations.\n\nAs our guest expert we have fellow PRO member\, Business Consultant & Interim Manager Peter Rutanga; Peter brings over 15 years of experience in sales\, business development and strategic account management at companies including Microsoft\, Fujitsu\, Oracle and Randstad Digital. Today\, he applies that experience as an entrepreneur himself\, developing The Social Loft while sharing practical insights on building relationships\, winning clients and growing a business. \nThis workshop gives you the strategy\, process and practical examples. Afterwards\, prepare your outreach approach and bring your target list\, messages or follow-up process to the in-person Client Attraction Lab & Lunch on 20 November in Brussels for constructive feedback from supportive peers. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/outreachstrategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261120T140000
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SUMMARY:Client Attraction Lunch & Lab
DESCRIPTION:Bring your LinkedIn profile\, website\, service offer or outreach messages and improve them during this practical\, in-person working session and networking lunch in Brussels. \nYou will meet other Freelancers in Belgium PRO members face to face\, exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback on the materials you use to attract potential clients. We will begin with an introduction round so you can get to know the other freelancers\, their expertise and the types of clients they work with. \nYou do not need to have attended any of the preceding workshops to participate. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a hands-on working session\, not a series of presentations. Bring your laptop and the client-facing materials you want to improve. You will have dedicated time to review\, discuss and work on them with input from fellow freelancers and three experts: \n\nSophie de Brabander\, web developer: Website\nJenny Bjorklof\, founder of Freelancers in Belgium: LinkedIn profile\nPeter Rutanga\, sales expert: Outreach and go-to-market\n\nYou will leave with practical improvements you can implement immediately\, clearer client-facing materials and new perspectives from both experts and fellow PRO members. \nPart of the PRO Growth series\nThe Lunch & Lab gives you an opportunity to apply the ideas covered during these online PRO workshops: \n\n15 September: Find the right clients for your expertise\n13 October: Create an outreach strategy for approaching potential clients\n12 November: Improve your LinkedIn profile and website to attract clients\n\nParticipation in these workshops is helpful but not required. \nNot a PRO member yet?\nFreelancers in Belgium PRO is a business growth community for freelancers who want to attract better clients and grow alongside other freelancers. It is especially relevant if you want to sharpen your positioning\, strengthen your sales and marketing\, diversify your client base and turn ideas into action with support from a trusted freelance network. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month or €250 per year and includes monthly online Growth Workshops\, peer exchanges\, practical resources and access to exclusive in-person Lunch & Lab events. \n\nSign up for Freelancers in Belgium PRO.\nOnce you have joined\, RSVP to this event through the PRO platform.\n\nPractical information\nDate: Friday 20 November 2026\nTime: 10:00 to 14:00\nFormat: In person\, maximum 20 participants\nLocation: Brussels\, accessible by public transport and car\nPrice: €59 excluding VAT\nIncluded: Lunch and unlimited coffee\, tea and water \nAbout PRO Lunch & Lab\nMeet other Freelancers in Belgium PRO members in person and work on your business during a practical\, facilitated session followed by a networking lunch. \nOrganised once per quarter in different locations across Belgium\, most likely Brussels\, Mechelen and Ghent\, each Lunch & Lab turns the topic of a recent PRO Growth Workshop into action. You do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate. \nBring your laptop and work on something concrete with guidance\, expert input and constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. Each session includes an introduction round\, focused working time and plenty of opportunities to get to know other PRO members over coffee and lunch. \n2027 PRO Lunch & Lab dates\n\nThursday 18 March\, 10:00 to 14:00\nContent Lunch & Lab: Develop\, improve and schedule your content for the coming months.\nThursday 20 May\, 10:00 to 14:00\nReferral & Reference Lunch & Lab: Prepare your requests for referrals and testimonials\, receive feedback and take action during the session.\nThursday 16 September\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNetworking Lunch & Lab: Practise introducing yourself\, build meaningful connections and prepare your follow-up.\nThursday 18 November\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNegotiation Lunch & Lab: Practise real client scenarios\, objections and counteroffers.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/client-attraction-lunch-lab/
LOCATION:The Hoxton\, Sq. Victoria Régina 1\, Bruxelles\, 1201\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,In person,Networking,PRO
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261126T200000
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SUMMARY:Kickstart as a Freelancer in Belgium - FREE virtual seminar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nAre you ready to start as a freelancer in Belgium?\nThis FREE seminar is tailored just for you!\nLearn essential tips\, tricks\, and strategies to kickstart your freelance career successfully.\nTopics:\nRegistering\, accounting\, taxes\, finding customers\, pricing and more.  Join for FREE here: LINK\nThis event is in English. To have more interactivity there will be no recording. \n\nAgenda Thursday 26.11.2026\nWe organise this event every quarter\, sign up for updates via our newsletter here. \n17:00 – 17:10 Welcome + 10 Resources Every Future Freelancer Should Know – Jenny Björklöf\, Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium \n17:10 – 17:45 Registering\, Social Security\, Startup Costs\, Professional Cards\, and Legal To-Do’s – Dennis D’haenens\, Client Relations Manager Entrepreneurs\, Securex \n17:45 – 18:45 Freelance Financial Basics: Navigating Accounting & Taxes and more – Nicolas Quarré\, Co-founder\, Accountable + Hassan Ayed\, Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst \n18:45 – 18:55\nBREAK \n18:55 – 19:10 Freelancing Readiness Check: Mental\, Financial\, Practical  – Jenny Björklöf\, Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium \n19:15 – 19:55 How to Get Your First Clients and Set Your Price\n– Insights from 3 Freelancers in Belgium \n19:55 – 20:00 Closing & Prize Draw \n\nWe’ll be wrapping up the webinar with an exciting Prize Draw exclusive to live attendees (not available to those watching recordings). Don’t miss your chance to participate and win:\n\n– 100€ off for any Accountable subscription\n– Voucher of 300 euros excl. VAT on yearly accounting subscription of Catalyst\, see their packages and prices below.\nOne year membership of Freelancers in Belgium PRO worth €250\nIf you register your business with Securex by the end of 2026 you can enjoy a free VAT activation (worth 60€). Join the event to get the promo code!\n\n\n\n\nSession & Speaker Details:\nKickoff: Tools and Tips for New Freelancers in Belgium\nJenny Bjorklof\, Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\n\nIn this welcoming session\, Jenny will share a wealth of resources including guides\, blog posts\, vibrant communities\, useful tools\, services and products\, exciting events\, and networking opportunities\, as well as valuable courses designed to support you on your journey into freelancing. \n  \nRegistering\, Social Security\, Startup Costs\, Professional Cards\, and Legal To-Do’s\nDennis D’haenens\, Client Relations Manager Entrepreneurs\, Securex\n\nHow to register a business in Belgium? Who can start? What does it cost? What are the administrative and legal requirements? How does social security work?\nDennis from Securex will guide you through all the answers starting freelancers need. You will also discover the invaluable start2freelance services by Securex\, offering information\, coaching\, and essential tools to propel your independent business. \n  \nFreelance Financial Basics: Navigating Accounting & Taxes and more\nNicolas Quarré\, Co-founder\, Accountable + Hassan Ayed\, Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst\n \nThe questions about accounting and bookkeeping are many of a starting freelancer.\nAccountable’s co-founder Nicolas Quarré will share his expertise about company formation\, taxes\, obligations and professional costs. The questions that will be answered:\n– Which company form to choose? Sole trader vs a limited company owner\n– How much taxes do I have to pay?\n– What are my accounting obligations and administration? Including a timeline of dates and deadlines.\n– Do I need an accountant? How do I find one?\n– VAT & VAT exemption \n  \nFreelancing Readiness Check: Mental\, Financial\, Practical\n\nJenny Björklöf\, Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nThis session helps aspiring freelancers assess whether they are truly ready to make the move. We look beyond registration and paperwork\, and focus on three key dimensions: mental readiness (mindset\, uncertainty\, confidence)\, financial readiness (buffers\, income expectations\, risk)\, and practical readiness (administration\, time\, support systems). Participants leave with a clearer picture of what is already in place\, what still needs work\, and what their next concrete steps should be. \n  \nHow to Get Your First Clients and Set Your Price\n\nInsights from 3 Freelancers in Belgium\nJoin us for an insightful session featuring 3 freelancers as they share their journey into the world of freelancing. \n– Steven Wynants – Strategic Sourcing Consultant\n– Jesus Kallergis – Fractional Head of Marketing\, Growth & RevOps\n– Nikki Luczo – Freelance Brand and Book Designer \nThey will delve into the nitty-gritty of freelancing\, from their initial motivations to the hurdles they faced. Discover why they chose the freelance path\, the hesitations they encountered\, and how they overcame them. \nFinding customers and setting the right price for your services are often the biggest challenges for starting freelancers. Learn how experienced freelancers secured their first clients and share valuable tips on networking and marketing strategies. \nCan’t join? We will organise this event every quarter. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date: https://freelancersinbelgium.be/newsletter-freelance-forward-facts/ \n  \nSome praise for the Kickstart event:  \n“It’s helpful”\n“A lot of good information in a short time”\n“It answers the most of your questions.”\n“Great intro to freelancing move”\n“If you’re in Belgium and want to go freelance\, this is absolutely necessary to attend for you”\n“Basically\, the Kickstart title was spot on 🙂 I would add it provides a great overview of the basics and insights during the Q&A.”\n“You should definitely watch it\, especially you are new to freelancing.”\n“That it is explaining well the most important things to know when you want to start as a freelancer”\n“There are many who have walked the path & they are very willing to help others”\n“The event was very well-organised; don’t be discouraged by the long duration.” “Everything was flowing\, speakers were complementing each other and engaging with the audience further in the chat. You get all the information you need to start as a freelancer and more!”\n“Great headstart for accurately planning your freelancing career – from to zero close to hero!”\n“That they should attend because they can learn a lot about the paperwork and the technical part but the personal aspect of freelancing as well.”\n  \nThis event is organised by\n \n  \nThis event is powered by\n \nAre you a freelancer in need of support on your journey? Look no further than Securex\, a trusted HR service provider dedicated to helping independent professionals thrive. From setting up your self-employed status to\nhandling registrations\, contract\, GDPR policies and insurance\, Securex has you covered.\nDownload the free Start2Freelance Guide in English\, Dutch or French and schedule a free personal introductory video chat with one of their\nexperts here. \nExplore how Securex can empower your freelance journey today: https://start2freelance.be/ \n  \n  \n  \n \nAccountable is the best friend of the self-employed professionals. \nWith their mobile & web app\, you can get all of your accounting under control\, from managing receipts\, creating personalized invoices & tracking payments to generating VAT returns. \nThanks to the connection to the bank account\, the self-employed see at any point in time what they earn net & what they’ll owe to the tax office. With personalized tax tips & proactive customer service\, admin & taxes are no longer a lonely task. Free version available. Learn more here. \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nHere’s what you get with accountancy firm Catalyst:\n\n\nA responsive personal manager for tailored financial and fiscal advice.\n\n\nExpert guidance on pension\, investments\, savings\, reducing tax burden\, salary packages\, and more.\n\n\nProactive and high-quality advice based on extensive experience with solo-run companies.\n\n\nA flat-rate\, qualitative offer that emphasizes advice and reactivity—Catalyst’s key strengths.\n\n\nDigital accounting with our 100% digital platform Catalyst or with Accountable\n\n\n\n\nTax & Accounting Management limited company/BV/SRL/\nAnnual Fee: €4000 excluding VAT\, including: \n\n\n\n– Quarterly VAT declarations\n\n\n– Annual VAT client listing\n\n\n– Financial situation report as of 30/09 of the year to manage results and optimize tax pressure\n\n\n– Assistance with drafting minutes of ordinary shareholders meetings\n\n\n– Company Corporate tax declaration\n\n\n– Annual balance sheet for the National Bank of Belgium\n\n\n– 1 hour of communication (meeting/emails/calls\, etc.) per quarter (we are not strict on this\, it is just a precautionary fair use policy)\n\n\n\nPersonal tax declaration included unless there are complex incomes such as foreign income\, in which case additional fees will apply. \nTax & Accounting Management sole proprietor/eenmanszaak/entreprise individuelle (to be used with Accountable)\nAnnual fee 1500€ excluding VAT\, including: \n\n– Review of your documents in the application;\n– Control and submission of your quarterly VAT returns;\n– Control and submission of your annual customer listing;\n– Preparation of your annual tax return;\n– Estimation of tax and social security contributions as of 30/09 to manage the end of the year;\n– 4 hours of communication per year (call/video/email/meeting\n– Additionally\, you will need to subscribe to the annual Accountable PRO subscription for an amount of 270€ excluding VAT per year.\n\nThe package will be reassessed at the end of the first 12 months of collaboration and then each year\, and adjusted up or down provided: \nThere is at least a 10% fluctuation in the number of accounting documents\, or the number of hours needed to properly maintain the file has evolved in the same proportions \n\n\nImportant Note: These offers are based on an average number of documents for companies managed by one person. If your business has employees\, multiple properties\, bank accounts\, or credit cards\, the price may vary. \nContact them via their website here. \n  \n\nBeroepskaart.be \nStarting an independent business in Belgium as a non-EU national? Let Beroepskaart.be guide you every step of the way! Beroepskaart.be helps freelancers launch and manage their business activity in Belgium. They have an impressive 99% success rate for clients using their full-support package.\n\nServices \n\n– Professional Card Application & Renewal\n– Business & Financial Plan\n– Professional Card Renewal Support\n– VISA D Support for Familiy Members\n– Personal Consultations (online or in-person)\n\nExclusive for Freelancers in Belgium members:\n –5% discount on all services\n Use code FIB2026WXRXA at checkout. \n\n\nMore info: beroepskaart.be \n\n\nMore supporters\n\n\nThis event is also supported by Monizze\, ING Belgium\, Tentoo and LV Agency. Check their offers via https://freelancersinbelgium.be/partner-offers/ \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Freelancers in Belgium PRO Exchange: Freelance networking and peer support - November
DESCRIPTION:The monthly online gathering where freelancers help and learn from each other \nThe Exchange is a small-group session where Freelancers in Belgium PRO members can connect with fellow freelancers\, share what they’re working on and get practical support in real time. \nEveryone gets a few minutes to introduce themselves\, explain what they do and\, if they want\, share a question\, challenge or request for help. \nOther members can offer ideas\, feedback\, introductions or practical support during the session\, in the chat or afterwards. The atmosphere is open\, informal and supportive. \nHow it works\n\nEveryone briefly introduces themselves and their work\nYou can share something you are working on or ask for input\nOther members respond live\, in the chat or afterwards\nWe exchange useful discoveries and “this helped me this month” insights\nWe close with takeaways and updates from the community\n\nWhat can you ask for?\nFor example: \n\nFeedback on your offer\, website or content\nAdvice about a current freelance challenge\nA collaborator or partner for a project\nA skills swap\, such as copywriting in exchange for branding\nA beta tester or early adopter\nHelp promoting a launch\, event or important LinkedIn post\nRecommendations for tools\, suppliers or experts\nSupport with a client project or a “help a friend” request\nAn introduction to someone in another member’s network\n\nYou are equally welcome to join without a specific request. You can introduce yourself\, contribute to the conversation and help other freelancers. \nTickets and access\nThe Exchange is exclusively for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. \nJoin PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro\, then RSVP to The Exchange inside the PRO platform. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend\, while also receiving full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly Growth Workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, freelancer directory and more. \nLearn more and join Freelancers in Belgium PRO
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/freelancers-in-belgium-pro-exchange-freelance-networking-and-peer-support-november/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:A new era for Digital First
DESCRIPTION:A business event\nNot a tech conference \nDigital First is the platform for business leaders who want to turn digital into real results — all year round. \nThrough events\, peer connections and a curated marketplace\, we help leaders close the gap between digital strategy and execution. \nIt starts with our flagship event\, Digital First Congress\, in Brussels\, where business and digital leaders from across Europe come together.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/a-new-era-for-digital-first/
LOCATION:Brussels Gate\, Groot Bijgaarden\, Alfons Gossetlaan 9\, Groot-Bijgaarden\, 1702\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:BAM Marketing Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 3 & 4 December 2026\, the BAM Marketing Congress returns to Brussels Gate for a landmark anniversary edition. \nFor 45 editions\, the congress has brought together marketers\, brands\, and industry leaders to explore the ideas\, trends\, and innovations shaping the future of marketing. \nThis year promises two days of bold thinking\, inspiring conversations and actionable insights from some of the industry’s most influential voices. \nSecure your place today and join the marketing community for this special anniversary edition.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/bam-marketing-congress-2026/
LOCATION:Brussels Gate\, Groot Bijgaarden\, Alfons Gossetlaan 9\, Groot-Bijgaarden\, 1702\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Freelance Investing & Income Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nThe Freelance Investing & Income Day is a practical online event for freelancers who want to make more informed decisions about their income\, investments and long-term financial future.\n \n\nDate: Friday 4 December 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 17:00\nLocation: Online\nLanguage: English\nTicket price: From €29 excl. VAT during the launch offer\, 2–5 October\, up to €89 excl. VAT. Combo tickets for both events are available.\n\nTwo events to help you make more of your freelance finances \nFreelance Investing & Income Day focuses on growing your income\, exploring investment options and building your financial future. \nJoin us again for Freelance Tax & Optimisation Day on 11 December 2026 to explore ways to optimise your freelance finances\, with guidance for both sole traders and company owners. \nBook a combo ticket to attend both days at a lower price than buying two separate tickets. \nWhat you will learn\n\nCashflow planning\nHow to grow beyond selling only your time\nHow ETFs\, Bitcoin\, real estate and business investments differ\nWhich risks\, costs\, tax considerations and practical responsibilities to examine\nHow freelancers manage their (irregular) income and how they invest\n\nAgenda overview\nClick a session to read the details. All times are Belgian time. \n\n09:00 | Virtual doors open\n09:15 | From freelance income to financial security\n09:30 | Build a cash flow plan for irregular freelance income\n10:25 | Invest in your expertise: productized services and scalable offers\n11:20 | Start investing in ETFs as a Belgian freelancer\n12:05 | Lunch break\n13:05 | Bitcoin and crypto for beginners: understand the risks before you invest\n14:00 | Evaluate the pros and cons of investing in real estate as a freelancer\n14:55 | Become a shareholder: invest time\, expertise or capital in a business\n15:50–16:35 | Sessions to be confirmed\n16:35 | Turn today’s insights into an investment action plan\n\nSession descriptions\n09:00 | Virtual doors open\nIntroduce yourself and connect with freelancers navigating similar financial decisions. Share your priorities in the opening polls\, discover what others are working on and identify the questions you want answered throughout the day. \n09:15 | From freelance income to financial security\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nSébastien Aguilar — Founder\, FIRE Belgium\nJenny will explain why Freelancers in Belgium is organising Investing & Income Day and guide participants through the programme. Sébastien Aguilar will introduce the idea of financial independence and the practical journey from earning freelance income and building a buffer to investing for greater long-term security and freedom. \n09:30 | Build a cash flow plan for irregular freelance income\nMichiel Pattyn — Partner\, IKAg/PitchPoint\nA good investment plan starts with knowing how much money you can safely set aside. \nIn this practical session\, Michiel will show you how to estimate future income potential based on high-level planning. You will learn how to calculate your essential personal and business expenses\, establish an appropriate cash buffer and determine how much may be available to save or invest. \nYou will leave with a practical cash flow planner and a clearer way to make financial decisions throughout the year. \n10:25 | Invest in your expertise: productized services and scalable offers\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nA practical workshop for freelancers who want to grow beyond selling time for money. \nJenny will share different ways freelancers can increase leverage and create more freedom\, stability or flexibility in their business. The session will explore growth paths for different goals and lifestyles\, productised services\, scalable offers\, packaging\, positioning and ways to simplify your services. \nYou will see real examples from freelancers and solo business owners\, exchange ideas with participants interested in similar growth paths and use a practical 90-day roadmap to translate the possibilities into concrete next steps. \n11:20 | Start investing in ETFs as a Belgian freelancer\nSébastien Aguilar — Founder\, FIRE Belgium\nETFs can offer a simple and cost-efficient way to start investing\, but choosing and buying them still requires informed decisions. \nSébastien will explain how ETFs work\, what they cost and how they can fit into a long-term investment strategy. He will also discuss diversification\, risk\, common beginner mistakes and important Belgian tax considerations. \n12:05 | Lunch break\n13:05 | Bitcoin and crypto for beginners: understand the risks before you invest\nBrecht Van Craen — CEO & Co-founder\, Digital Currency Academy\nBitcoin and other crypto assets can offer opportunities\, but they also involve volatility\, security risks\, speculation and outright scams. \nBrecht will explain the fundamentals of Bitcoin and crypto\, how they differ from traditional investments and what investors should understand about wallets\, platforms and security. He will also discuss position sizing\, investment horizons and the role crypto might play within a diversified portfolio. \nThe session will help beginners distinguish credible opportunities from misleading claims and recognise common warning signs before investing. \n14:00 | Evaluate the pros and cons of investing in real estate as a freelancer\nFrédéric Collard — Owner\, Seceo & Real Estate Investor\nReal estate can be a powerful wealth catalyst\, but only if you invest smartly. The real return depends on financing\, taxes\, recurring costs and the time required to manage it. \nFrédéric will share his personal experience as a freelancer investing in real estate on the side: why he started\, the mistakes he made and what worked well. Using real-life examples\, he will explain what to examine when evaluating rental property\, including financing\, expected returns\, ongoing costs\, management responsibilities and risk. \nYou will leave with a more realistic framework for deciding whether real estate belongs in your investment strategy. \n14:55 | Become a shareholder: invest time\, expertise or capital in a business\nMore info to come \n15:50–16:35 | Sessions to be confirmed\nTwo further sessions are being finalised. Topics\, speakers and individual timings will be announced here once confirmed. \nSession 1 — To be confirmed\nSession 2 — To be confirmed\n16:35 | Turn today’s insights into an investment action plan\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nJenny closes the day with practical next steps and an invitation to the Freelance Tax & Optimisation Day. \nEach expert session includes time for participant questions. The programme may still be refined before the event. \nSpeakers\n\n \n\nMichiel Pattyn — Partner\, IKAg/PitchPoint\nMichiel Pattyn is a partner at IKAg/PitchPoint and an experienced digital consultant\, project manager and operations expert. Having previously worked as a freelancer himself\, he understands the practical challenges of managing irregular income. He developed his own cash flow planning approach to anticipate expenses\, maintain an appropriate buffer and make better investment decisions. \n\n\n\n \n\nSébastien Aguilar — Founder\, FIRE Belgium\nSébastien Aguilar is the founder of FIRE Belgium\, a personal-finance education community that helps people in Belgium build financial security and pursue financial independence. He hosts the FIRE Belgium Show and teaches simple\, evidence-based approaches to index investing in the Belgian context. \n\n\n\n \n\nBrecht Van Craen — CEO & Co-founder\, Digital Currency Academy\nBrecht Van Craen is CEO and co-founder of Digital Currency Academy\, a Belgian education company that helps people understand Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. He holds a master’s degree in Digital Currencies and is the author of Investeren in crypto. Through training\, books and educational content\, he helps investors understand the technology\, opportunities and risks. \n\n\n\n \n\nFrédéric Collard — Owner\, Seceo & Real Estate Investor\nFrédéric Collard is an independent cybersecurity and governance executive who also built and manages his own real-estate investment portfolio. Drawing on his experience as both a freelancer and an investor\, he shares the financial decisions\, mistakes and trade-offs involved in evaluating Belgian rental property. \n\n\n  \n\n \n\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nJenny Björklöf is the founder and community manager of Freelancers in Belgium\, a community connecting more than 18\,000 freelancers. Through events\, partnerships and the Freelancers in Belgium PRO growth community\, she helps independent professionals build stronger businesses\, attract better clients and learn from one another. \n\n\nTicket prices\n\nLaunch price: €29 excl. VAT for one event or €49 excl. VAT for both\, from Friday 2 until Monday 5 October only.\nEarly bird: €49 excl. VAT for one event or €89 excl. VAT for both\, from 6 October until Tuesday 17 November.\nStandard price: €69 excl. VAT for one event or €119 excl. VAT for both\, from 18 until 26 November.\nLast tickets: €89 excl. VAT for one event or €159 excl. VAT for both\, from Friday 27 November.\n\nEvent partners:\nFIRE Belgium\nOffer: Start with a free online workshop on index investing\, with an introduction to building a simple investment approach suited to Belgium. For more in-depth learning\, explore their self-paced Index Investing Online Course. \nJoin the free investing workshop \nDigital Currency Academy\nOffer: Continue learning through InvestorClub\, combining crypto courses\, a member community and live events. Membership is currently at €299 per year. \nExplore InvestorClub \nThis event provides general educational information and does not constitute personal financial or investment advice. \nFrequently asked questions\nWhy is the event in English?\nFreelancers in Belgium brings together people from Dutch-speaking\, French-speaking and international backgrounds. English gives us a shared language to exchange ideas\, learn together and build connections across Belgium. \nWhy pay for an online event when there is so much free information?\nThis is a full day of learning\, live questions and connections with fellow freelancers. Being online saves you travel time and costs\, while bringing expert guidance directly to you. \nWe carefully select speakers who make financial topics accessible and practical. Putting together the programme\, coordinating speakers and creating an engaging experience takes time and work. Your ticket helps make that possible. \nYou’ll discover options you hadn’t considered\, including things you didn’t know to ask about\, and hear what other freelancers are actually doing. \nWe also see booking a ticket as a commitment: setting aside time to work on your finances\, with intention to put what you learn into practice. \nYour ticket includes the session recordings\, excluding Q&A\, and slides. It can be deducted as a business expense when relevant to your professional activity. \nBy joining\, you also support the ongoing work of the Freelancers in Belgium community. \nBook early for the best price. \nWho organises the event?\nFreelancers in Belgium is a community founded by Jenny Björklöf to help independent professionals build successful freelance businesses in Belgium. \nThrough events\, expert sessions and peer exchange\, we connect freelancers with practical knowledge\, trusted contacts and opportunities to learn from each other. Our Facebook community brings together more than 18\,000 members. \nWant support beyond the event? Freelancers in Belgium PRO helps you build your entrepreneurial skills through monthly growth workshops\, peer exchanges and an ongoing community for advice\, connections and accountability. \nExplore Freelancers in Belgium PRO \nIs the event fully online?\nYes. Join from wherever suits you\, without travelling. Both events run from 09:00 to 17:00 Belgian time. \nWill this be a full day of watching presentations?\nWe design the day around participation as well as learning. Expect opening polls\, interactive moments\, live questions and opportunities to connect with other freelancers. \nWe do our best to bring the welcoming atmosphere of our in-person events online. \nIs this relevant to my situation?\nThe events are designed for freelancers who want to understand their financial options and make more informed decisions. \nInvesting & Income Day focuses on earning more and exploring ways to invest and build your financial future. \nTax & Optimisation Day focuses on understanding and optimising your freelance finances in Belgium. \nWe’re deliberately hosting parallel sessions for sole traders and company owners\, so you can choose the guidance most relevant to your business structure. \nDo I need to attend the whole day?\nYou’ll get the most from joining live\, especially for questions and networking\, but you can attend the sessions that matter most to you. The recordings help you catch up on presentations you miss. \nWill recordings and slides be available?\nYes. After the event\, attendees will receive the session recordings and slides. \nQ&A sections will be excluded from the recordings to help protect attendees who discuss sensitive information. \nWhen will I receive the event link?\nWe’ll email your access link closer to the event. Please register with an email address you check regularly and check your spam folder if you haven’t received it. \nCan I cancel or transfer my ticket?\nYou can cancel for a full refund up to 14 days before the event. \nYou can also transfer your ticket to someone else free of charge until the event starts. \nTo arrange either\, email Jenny at jenny.bjorklof@freelancersinbelgium.be. \nCan I book both events?\nYes. The combo ticket includes Investing & Income Day on 4 December 2026 and Tax & Optimisation Day on 11 December 2026\, at a lower price than buying two separate tickets.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Freelance Tax & Optimisation Day
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VAT during the launch offer\, 2–5 October\, up to €89 excl. VAT. Combo tickets for both events are available.\n\nTwo events to help you make more of your freelance finances \nFreelance Tax & Optimisation Day focuses on understanding your options and optimising your freelance finances\, with guidance for both sole traders and company owners. \nAlso join Freelance Investing & Income Day on 4 December 2026 to explore ways to grow your income\, invest and build your financial future. \nBook a combo ticket to attend both days at a lower price than buying two separate tickets. \nWhat you will learn\n\nTax optimisation opportunities tailored to your business structure\, with parallel sessions for sole traders (eenmanszaak / entreprise individuelle) and company owners (BV / SRL).\nWhich professional expenses and benefits to discuss with your accountant\nHow contracts\, copyright remuneration and home-office costs can affect your finances\nWhat to consider when planning your pension\, choosing a professional car and arranging financing\nHow to prepare for the next tax year and turn what you learn into practical next steps\nWhat other freelancers are actually doing to optimise their finances\n\nWe’re deliberately hosting parallel sessions for sole traders and company owners\, so you can choose the guidance most relevant to your business structure. \nAgenda overview\nClick a session to read the details. All times are Belgian time. \n\n09:00 | Welcome and connect with fellow freelancers\n09:15 | Tax optimisation for your business: parallel sessions\n10:15 | Reward yourself tax-efficiently with meal\, eco and gift vouchers\n10:35 | Short break\n10:50 | Contract clauses that protect your freelance profit\n11:20 | Time is running out set up your 2026 copyright remuneration: how to get started?\n11:50 | Working from home: expenses and practical tax questions\n12:30 | Lunch break\n13:15 | Choose the right pension plan as a freelancer\n13:55 | Choosing a professional car: costs\, taxes and trade-offs\n14:30 | ING Session to be confirmed\n15:05 | Short break\n15:15 | Prepare your freelance finances for 2027\n15:50 | What are freelancers doing to optimise their finances?\n16:20 | Turn today’s insights into an action plan\n\nSession descriptions\n09:00 | Welcome and connect with fellow freelancers\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nIntroduce yourself\, share your priorities in the opening polls and identify the financial questions you want answered throughout the day. \n09:15 | Tax optimisation for your business: parallel sessions\nSole traders — Accountable (speaker to be confirmed)\nExplore practical tax optimisation opportunities\, professional expenses and the questions worth asking about your freelance finances. \nCompany owners\nHassan Ayed — Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst\nExplore ways to structure your company finances\, evaluate remuneration choices and identify optimisation opportunities to discuss with your accountant. \nBoth sessions include live questions. \n10:15 | Reward yourself tax-efficiently with meal\, eco and gift vouchers\nMonizze — Speaker to be confirmed\nMeal\, eco and gift vouchers are not only benefits for employees. Under the right conditions\, company owners can also use them to reward themselves in a tax-efficient way. \nIn this practical session\, Monizze will explain which vouchers freelancers can use through their company\, the conditions and limits involved\, and how to introduce them correctly. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how vouchers can fit into their remuneration package and which practical steps they need to take. \n10:35 | Short break\n10:50 | Contract clauses that protect your freelance profit\nEveline Van den Abeele — Commercial Legal Counsel & Founder\, Rechtaan\nA good contract does more than reduce legal risk. It can protect your income\, support your pricing and create clearer boundaries with clients. \nEveline will explain which clauses freelancers should include in client agreements and general terms and conditions. She will cover scope changes\, deposits and payment deadlines\, indexation\, cancellation and exit options\, non-compete obligations\, liability and what to do when a client does not pay. \nYou will leave with a practical checklist for making your agreements clearer\, protecting your profit and strengthening your position as a freelancer. \n11:20 | Time is running out set up your 2026 copyright remuneration: how to get started?\nMaxime Vermeesch — Tax Lawyer & Partner\, Alongsight\nCould part of the income from your creative work qualify as copyright remuneration? Maxime Vermeesch explains the rules in 2026\, including what the return of software to the regime means for IT freelancers. He’ll cover the kinds of work and arrangements that may qualify\, what evidence and agreements are needed\, and how to work with your accountant on implementation. The session will help freelancers understand which questions to ask about their own situation\, without assuming that everyone qualifies. The session will be practical\, focussing on what is required to get your system up and running before the end of the year. \n11:50 | Working from home: expenses and practical tax questions\nAccountable — Speaker to be confirmed\nHassan Ayed — Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst\nExamine home-office costs and the distinctions between working as a sole trader and through a company. Learn which expenses and arrangements to review\, and what documentation to keep. \n12:30 | Lunch break\n13:15 | Choose the right pension plan as a freelancer\nLana Van den Acker — Independent Insurance Broker\, LV Agency\nFreelancers can choose between several pension and long-term savings products\, but the terminology\, tax advantages\, costs and conditions can be difficult to compare. \nLana will explain the main options available to sole traders and company owners\, including VAPZ\, IPT\, long-term savings and Branch 21 and Branch 23 products. She will show how the options differ in tax treatment\, guarantees\, risk\, flexibility and accessibility. \nThe session will help you identify which questions to ask before choosing or changing a pension plan. \n13:55 | Choosing a professional car: costs\, taxes and trade-offs\nHassan Ayed — Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst\nLook beyond the purchase price when comparing mobility options. Consider financing\, recurring costs and tax treatment\, and understand the questions to ask before choosing a car for your freelance business. \n14:30 | ING Session to be confirmed\nThe session and speaker are not yet confirmed. Further details will be added shortly \n15:05 | Short break\n15:15 | Prepare your freelance finances for 2027\nAccountable — Speaker to be confirmed\nHassan Ayed — Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst\nReview the developments and planning questions relevant to the coming tax year. Identify what to discuss with your accountant and which decisions may need attention before year-end. \n15:50 | What are freelancers doing to optimise their finances?\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nWith participating tax experts. \nExchange practical experiences with peers\, ask remaining questions and discover ideas you may not have thought to explore. \n16:20 | Turn today’s insights into an action plan\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nChoose your next steps and the questions to take to your accountant or adviser. The remaining time until 17:00 is available for informal peer exchange. \nSpeakers\nAccountable — Speaker to be confirmed\nAccountable will lead the sole-trader tax session and contribute to the home-office and tax-planning discussions. Individual speaker to be confirmed. \n\n \n\nHassan Ayed — Chartered Accountant & Tax Advisor\, Catalyst\nHassan Ayed will cover tax optimisation for company owners\, home-office questions\, professional cars and planning for the next tax year. \n\n\nMonizze — Speaker to be confirmed\nMonizze will explore vouchers and benefits for company owners. Individual speaker to be confirmed. \n\n \n\nEveline Van den Abeele — Commercial Legal Counsel & Founder\, Rechtaan\nEveline Van den Abeele is a commercial legal counsel and the founder of Rechtaan. She supports businesses with contracts\, corporate matters\, policies\, legal-risk management and interim legal guidance. Her approach combines legal expertise with the operational and commercial realities entrepreneurs face every day. \n\n\n\n \n\nMaxime Vermeesch — Tax Lawyer & Partner\, Alongsight\nMaxime Vermeesch will discuss copyright remuneration and the questions around eligibility and implementation. \n\n\n\n \n\nLana Van den Acker — Independent Insurance Broker\, LV Agency\nLana Van den Acker is an independent insurance broker at LV Agency and KMO-Assur. She works closely with freelancers and small-business owners\, helping them understand insurance and pension solutions in practical language. \n\n\nING — Speaker to be confirmed\nBusiness banking. \n\n \n\nJenny Björklöf — Founder & Community Manager\, Freelancers in Belgium\nJenny Björklöf is the founder and community manager of Freelancers in Belgium\, a community connecting more than 18\,000 freelancers. Through events\, partnerships and Freelancers in Belgium PRO\, she helps independent professionals build stronger businesses and learn from one another. \n\n\nTicket prices\nTax & Optimisation Day — 11 December\n\nLaunch: €29 excl. VAT\, Friday 2–Monday 5 October.\nEarly bird: €49 excl. VAT\, 6 October–Tuesday 17 November.\nStandard: €69 excl. VAT\, 18 November–Thursday 3 December.\nLast tickets: €89 excl. VAT\, Friday 4–11 December\, until the event starts at 09:00.\n\nCombo ticket — both 4 and 11 December\nJoin Investing & Income Day and Tax & Optimisation Day with one ticket. \n\nLaunch: €49 excl. VAT\, Friday 2–Monday 5 October.\nEarly bird: €89 excl. VAT\, 6 October–Tuesday 17 November.\nStandard: €119 excl. VAT\, 18–Thursday 26 November.\nLast tickets: €159 excl. VAT\, Friday 27 November–4 December\, until the first event starts at 09:00.\n\nAll sales dates and times are Belgian time. Book early for the best price. \n \nEvent partners\nAlongsight\, Accountable\, Catalyst\, ING\, Monizze\, LV Agency and Rechtaan support Freelance Tax & Optimisation Day. \nAlongsight\nCreate software or other original work through your management company? Alongsight can assess whether copyright remuneration applies to you and help you make the most of the tax treatment available in your situation. \nAn eligibility assessment costs €250 excluding VAT. If you qualify\, implementation costs €1\,500 excluding VAT and includes a tailored agreement\, calculation sheet and defence document explaining why copyright remuneration is justified and how much your company can pay\, with instructions for you and your accountant. Optional annual follow-up costs €250 excluding VAT per year and includes a review of your continued eligibility and supporting evidence. \nContact Maxime Vermeesch for more information: Maxime.vermeesch@alongsight.com. \nAccountable\nManage your invoices\, expenses\, VAT and taxes in one app\, with practical guidance to help you understand your finances and deductible expenses. \nCommunity offer: Get two free months of the TAXES package with code FIBEMEMBER. \nCatalyst\nAccounting and tax advice for freelancers\, especially company owners\, with guidance on remuneration\, pensions and tax optimisation. \nCommunity offer: A free 30-minute introductory call with accountant and tax advisor Hassan Ayed\, plus dedicated accounting packages for FiBe members. Book your introductory call. \nING\nBanking and financing solutions for established freelancers\, from managing everyday business finances to funding your next investment. \nServices for existing freelancers: Explore business loans\, vehicle financing\, mortgages and savings solutions to support your professional and personal plans. \nMonizze\nDigital meal\, eco\, gift and sport & culture vouchers that can form part of your company’s remuneration approach. \nCommunity offer: Free wallet setup\, worth €22\, and a reduced order fee of €6.95 instead of €7.99. Access the offer here. \nLV Agency\nPersonal advice on pension planning\, insurance and income protection for freelancers. \nCommunity offer: A free personal insurance audit with Lana Van den Acker to identify gaps\, overlapping cover and opportunities to improve your protection. Book your free audit. \nRechtaan\nPractical legal support for freelancers\, from client contracts and general terms and conditions to GDPR\, collaboration agreements and unpaid invoices. Eveline Van den Abeele provides advice in Dutch and English. \nOffer: A 30-minute legal consultation for €60 excluding VAT\, ideal for a specific question or urgent issue. Other services are available through a tailored\, no-obligation quote. Contact: info@rechtaan.be. \nThis event provides general educational information. Discuss decisions specific to your situation with your accountant or adviser. \nFrequently asked questions\nWhy is the event in English?\nFreelancers in Belgium brings together people from Dutch-speaking\, French-speaking and international backgrounds. English gives us a shared language to exchange ideas\, learn together and build connections across Belgium. \nWhy pay for an online event when there is so much free information?\nThis is a full day of learning\, live questions and connections with fellow freelancers. Being online saves you travel time and costs\, while bringing expert guidance directly to you. \nWe carefully select speakers who make financial topics accessible and practical. Putting together the programme\, coordinating speakers and creating an engaging experience takes time and work. Your ticket helps make that possible. \nYou’ll discover options you hadn’t considered\, including things you didn’t know to ask about\, and hear what other freelancers are actually doing. \nWe also see booking a ticket as a commitment: setting aside time to work on your finances\, with intention to put what you learn into practice. \nYour ticket includes the session recordings\, excluding Q&A\, and slides. It can be deducted as a business expense when relevant to your professional activity. \nBy joining\, you also support the ongoing work of the Freelancers in Belgium community. \nBook early for the best price. \nWho organises the event?\nFreelancers in Belgium is a community founded by Jenny Björklöf to help independent professionals build successful freelance businesses in Belgium. \nThrough events\, expert sessions and peer exchange\, we connect freelancers with practical knowledge\, trusted contacts and opportunities to learn from each other. Our Facebook community brings together more than 18\,000 members. \nWant support beyond the event? Freelancers in Belgium PRO helps you build your entrepreneurial skills through monthly growth workshops\, peer exchanges and an ongoing community for advice\, connections and accountability. \nExplore Freelancers in Belgium PRO \nIs the event fully online?\nYes. Join from wherever suits you\, without travelling. Both events run from 09:00 to 17:00 Belgian time. \nWill this be a full day of watching presentations?\nWe design the day around participation as well as learning. Expect opening polls\, interactive moments\, live questions and opportunities to connect with other freelancers. \nWe do our best to bring the welcoming atmosphere and good vibes of our in-person events online. \nIs this relevant to my situation?\nThe events are designed for freelancers who want to understand their financial options and make more informed decisions. \nInvesting & Income Day focuses on earning more and exploring ways to invest and build your financial future. \nTax & Optimisation Day focuses on understanding and optimising your freelance finances in Belgium. \nWe’re deliberately hosting parallel sessions for sole traders and company owners\, so you can choose the guidance most relevant to your business structure. \nDo I need to attend the whole day?\nYou’ll get the most from joining live\, especially for questions and networking\, but you can attend the sessions that matter most to you. The recordings help you catch up on presentations you miss. \nWill recordings and slides be available?\nYes. After the event\, attendees will receive the session recordings and slides. \nQ&A sections will be excluded from the recordings to help protect attendees who discuss sensitive information. \nWhen will I receive the event link?\nWe’ll email your access link closer to the event. Please register with an email address you check regularly and check your spam folder if you haven’t received it. \nCan I cancel or transfer my ticket?\nYou can cancel for a full refund up to 14 days before the event. \nYou can also transfer your ticket to someone else free of charge until the event starts. \nTo arrange either\, email Jenny at jenny.bjorklof@freelancersinbelgium.be. \nCan I book both events?\nYes. 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SUMMARY:Review 2026 and build your 2027 commercial plan - Freelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Start 2027 with a focused plan for finding\, winning and retaining the right clients. \nDuring this practical workshop\, you will review what generated results in 2026 and use those insights to begin building a realistic commercial plan for the year ahead. \nYou will: \n\nReview your 2026 clients\, income\, assignments and business-development activities\nIdentify which clients\, services and acquisition channels delivered the strongest results\nDecide what to continue\, improve or stop doing in 2027\nSet clear and realistic commercial goals for the year\nChoose the actions and channels that will help you reach those goals\nMap out your priorities and key activities for the first months of 2027\n\nJoin this workshop to receive the roadmap\, structure and guidance you need to get started. You can then use the quieter end-of-year holidays to reflect more deeply\, complete your plan and prepare for the year ahead. \nYou will leave with a practical framework that connects your commercial goals to concrete actions\, helping you approach 2027 with greater focus and direction. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/commercialplan2027/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261218T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261218T103000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260903T123113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T123113Z
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SUMMARY:Freelancers in Belgium PRO Exchange: Freelance networking and peer support - December
DESCRIPTION:The monthly online gathering where freelancers help and learn from each other \nThe Exchange is a small-group session where Freelancers in Belgium PRO members can connect with fellow freelancers\, share what they’re working on and get practical support in real time. \nEveryone gets a few minutes to introduce themselves\, explain what they do and\, if they want\, share a question\, challenge or request for help. \nOther members can offer ideas\, feedback\, introductions or practical support during the session\, in the chat or afterwards. The atmosphere is open\, informal and supportive. \nHow it works\n\nEveryone briefly introduces themselves and their work\nYou can share something you are working on or ask for input\nOther members respond live\, in the chat or afterwards\nWe exchange useful discoveries and “this helped me this month” insights\nWe close with takeaways and updates from the community\n\nWhat can you ask for?\nFor example: \n\nFeedback on your offer\, website or content\nAdvice about a current freelance challenge\nA collaborator or partner for a project\nA skills swap\, such as copywriting in exchange for branding\nA beta tester or early adopter\nHelp promoting a launch\, event or important LinkedIn post\nRecommendations for tools\, suppliers or experts\nSupport with a client project or a “help a friend” request\nAn introduction to someone in another member’s network\n\nYou are equally welcome to join without a specific request. You can introduce yourself\, contribute to the conversation and help other freelancers. \nTickets and access\nThe Exchange is exclusively for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. \nJoin PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro\, then RSVP to The Exchange inside the PRO platform. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend\, while also receiving full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly Growth Workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, freelancer directory and more. \nLearn more and join Freelancers in Belgium PRO
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/freelancers-in-belgium-pro-exchange-freelance-networking-and-peer-support-december/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PRO
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SUMMARY:Spot market signals and uncover hidden client opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Market trends are broader shifts affecting an industry or group of organisations\, such as talent shortages\, new regulation\, changing customer behaviour\, technological developments\, new competitors entering the market or rising costs and pressure to work more efficiently. Market signals are specific\, observable events suggesting that an organisation may soon need external expertise. \nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to translate these developments into potential client needs. Signals could include a company opening a new office\, entering a new market\, announcing a strategic priority\, appointing a new leader\, advertising several related vacancies\, receiving investment or going through a merger or acquisition. By recognising what these changes are likely to trigger\, you can approach organisations with a relevant idea before their need becomes a publicly available freelance assignment. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nDistinguish broad market trends from concrete buying signals\nIdentify which developments could create demand for your expertise\nMonitor company announcements\, press releases\, vacancies and leadership changes\nTrack relevant keywords and company mentions through LinkedIn\, Google Alerts\, newsletters and trade media\nUse market barometers\, labour-market data and sector reports to spot growing needs\nTurn a signal into a timely conversation without making unsupported assumptions\nHow to build a simple watchlist of target organisations\, sectors and signals\n\nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/spot-market-signals-and-uncover-hidden-client-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270216T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270216T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T073747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T073747Z
UID:8491-1802775600-1802781000@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:How to use AI to run a better freelance business
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AI can help you run your freelance business more efficiently\, make better decisions and create more value for your clients. Explore practical applications across client acquisition\, research\, proposals\, content creation\, administration and project delivery.\nYou will learn how to: \n\nIdentify where AI can save you time or improve the quality of your work\nChoose useful tools and applications for your freelance business\nBuild simple AI-supported workflows for recurring tasks\nUse AI without compromising client confidentiality\, accuracy or your professional judgement\n\nYou will leave with practical ideas for using AI in your own business and a clearer view of where it genuinely adds value. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/how-to-use-ai-to-run-a-better-freelance-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270309T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270309T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T084534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T084534Z
UID:8521-1804590000-1804595400@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Build a content strategy that helps you win clients
DESCRIPTION:Content is anything you share to inform\, inspire or help your audience\, and part of your social media presence; from LinkedIn posts and newsletters to articles\, videos\, podcasts and case studies. Used strategically\, it can make your expertise visible\, build trust before the first conversation and give potential clients a reason to contact you; and a way for you to stay on top of their minds when the moment comes that they need you.\nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to find the sweet spot between what your potential clients need\, the expertise you offer and the topics on which you have something useful and credible to say. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nDefine who your content should reach and what you want it to achieve\nChoose the right channels and content formats for different purposes\nSee examples of content that has generated enquiries and clients for real freelancers\nTurn your expertise\, client questions and everyday work into relevant content ideas\nDecide what to publish\, where\, how often and with which calls to action\nUse AI tools to develop ideas\, repurpose content and improve your workflow\nCreate a realistic publishing and scheduling system you can maintain alongside client work\nOvercome common barriers such as lack of time\, ideas\, consistency or confidence\, including imposter syndrome\, perfectionism and fear of judgement or criticism\n\nYou will leave with the foundations of a content strategy designed to support your client pipeline\, not simply generate more posts. \n  \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/build-a-content-strategy-that-helps-you-win-clients-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270318T140000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T084234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T105102Z
UID:8519-1805364000-1805378400@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Content Lunch & Lab
DESCRIPTION:Bring your content ideas\, unfinished drafts or empty content calendar and turn them into content that supports your client pipeline during this practical\, in-person working session and networking lunch. \nYou will meet other Freelancers in Belgium PRO members face to face\, exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback. We will begin with an introduction round so you can get to know the other freelancers\, their expertise and the types of clients they want to reach. \nParticipation in the preceding workshop is helpful but not required. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a hands-on working session\, not a series of presentations. Bring your laptop and anything you already have\, including content ideas\, client questions\, previous posts\, newsletters\, articles\, case studies or draft materials. \nDuring the session\, you will have dedicated time to: \n\nClarify who you want your content to reach and what you want it to achieve\nFind the sweet spot between your expertise\, your services and the topics potential clients care about\nTurn client questions\, experiences and everyday work into useful content ideas\nDevelop and improve posts\, articles\, newsletters or other content\nReceive constructive feedback from experts and fellow freelancers\nRepurpose existing ideas into different formats and channels\nCreate a realistic content plan for the coming months\nPrepare and schedule content during the session\nExplore how AI tools can support your content workflow\n\nYou will leave with improved content\, a clearer plan and content prepared or scheduled for the months ahead\, not simply another list of ideas waiting to be implemented. \nPart of the PRO Growth series\nThe Content Lunch & Lab gives you an opportunity to put the ideas from the online workshop Build a content strategy that helps you win clients into practice. \nParticipation in the preceding workshop is helpful but not required. \nNot a PRO member yet?\nFreelancers in Belgium PRO is a business growth community for freelancers who want to attract better clients and grow alongside other freelancers. It is especially relevant if you want to sharpen your positioning\, strengthen your sales and marketing\, diversify your client base and turn ideas into action with support from a trusted freelance network. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month or €250 per year and includes monthly online Growth Workshops\, peer exchanges\, practical resources and access to exclusive in-person Lunch & Lab events. \nTo participate: \n\nSign up for Freelancers in Belgium PRO.\nOnce you have joined\, RSVP to this event through the PRO platform.\n\nPractical information\nDate: Thursday 18 March 2027\nTime: 10:00 to 14:00\nFormat: In person\, maximum 20 participants\nLocation: Ghent\, venue to be announced\nPrice: €59\nIncluded: Lunch\, coffee\, tea and water \nAbout PRO Lunch & Lab\nPRO Lunch & Lab brings Freelancers in Belgium PRO members together to work on their businesses during a practical\, facilitated session followed by a networking lunch. \nOrganised once per quarter in different locations across Belgium\, most likely Brussels\, Leuven and Ghent\, each Lunch & Lab turns the topic of a recent PRO Growth Workshop into action. You do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate. \nBring your laptop and work on something concrete with guidance\, expert input and constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. Each session includes an introduction round\, focused working time and plenty of opportunities to connect over coffee and lunch. \n2027 PRO Lunch & Lab dates\n\nThursday 18 March\, 10:00 to 14:00\nContent Lunch & Lab: Develop\, improve and schedule your content for the coming months.\nThursday 20 May\, 10:00 to 14:00\nReferral & Reference Lunch & Lab: Prepare your requests for referrals and testimonials\, receive feedback and take action.\nThursday 16 September\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNetworking Lunch & Lab: Practise introducing yourself\, build meaningful connections and prepare your follow-up.\nThursday 18 November\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNegotiation Lunch & Lab: Practise real client scenarios\, objections and counteroffers.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/content-lunch-lab/
LOCATION:Gent: To be announced\, To be announced\, Gent\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,In person,Networking,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270413T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270413T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T073920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T074021Z
UID:8493-1807614000-1807619400@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:How to leverage customer interviews as a growth tool for freelancers
DESCRIPTION:Customer interviews are much more than a research method. They can help you understand what clients value about working with you\, uncover unmet needs\, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for additional work. The insights and language you collect can also become powerful marketing assets\, including testimonials\, case studies\, content ideas and clearer messages that build trust with potential clients.\nAt this workshop\, you will discover how customer interviews can help you: \n\nUnderstand why clients chose you and what they value most\nValidate and improve your positioning\, services and client experience\nUncover new needs\, follow-up work and service ideas\nCapture the client’s own words to strengthen your website and marketing\nDevelop convincing case studies and testimonials\nBuild trust and deepen relationships with current and former clients\nGenerate relevant content based on real client questions and challenges\n\nYou will also learn how to choose the right people to interview\, ask effective open questions\, probe beyond polite answers and turn each conversation into useful insights and marketing material. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/build-a-content-strategy-that-helps-you-win-clients/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270511T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270511T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T074156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T074156Z
UID:8496-1810033200-1810038600@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Use referrals\, references and recommendations to win new clients
DESCRIPTION:Happy clients can become one of your strongest sources of new business. Referrals create warm introductions\, references reassure potential clients during the decision-making process\, and recommendations provide visible proof of your expertise and reliability.\nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the different roles of referrals\, references\, testimonials and LinkedIn recommendations\nIdentify the best moments to ask clients for each one\nAsk in a way that feels natural\, specific and easy to respond to\nHelp clients describe the value and results of your work\nTurn positive feedback into credible social proof for your website\, proposals and LinkedIn profile\nMake it easier for clients and contacts to recognise suitable opportunities and recommend you\nBuild a simple\, repeatable process for staying in touch and requesting introductions\n\nYou will leave with practical messages and a system for turning satisfied clients into trusted advocates for your business. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/use-referrals-references-and-recommendations-to-win-new-clients/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270520T140000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T101148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T121713Z
UID:8524-1810807200-1810821600@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Referral & Reference Lunch & Lab
DESCRIPTION:Bring your client list\, positive feedback and unfinished requests for referrals\, references or recommendations and turn them into practical client-acquisition assets during this in-person working session and networking lunch. \nAsking for referrals\, references and recommendations often ends up at the bottom of your to-do list. Yet it is one of the most effective ways to attract new clients. This session will help you make time for it\, get started and use it in a practical way. \nYou will meet other Freelancers in Belgium PRO members face to face\, exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback. We will begin with an introduction round so you can get to know the other freelancers\, their expertise and the types of clients they want to reach. \nYou do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate\, but it is helpful. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a hands-on working session\, not a series of presentations. Bring your laptop\, a list of happy clients and collaborators\, previous client feedback and any testimonials or recommendations you already have. \nDuring the session\, you will have dedicated time to: \n\nIdentify clients\, collaborators and contacts who could recommend or introduce you\nDecide whether to ask for a referral\, reference\, testimonial or LinkedIn recommendation\nChoose the right moment and approach for each request\nWrite personal messages that feel natural\, specific and easy to answer\nMake it easier for contacts to recognise and refer suitable opportunities\nTurn general praise into credible feedback about your work and its results\nImprove how you present recommendations and testimonials on LinkedIn\, your website and in proposals\nReceive constructive feedback from experts and fellow freelancers\nSend selected requests and take action during the session\nCreate a simple routine for collecting social proof and staying in touch with happy clients\n\nYou will leave with stronger requests\, improved social proof and concrete actions completed\, not another list of people you intend to contact someday. \nPart of the PRO Growth series\nThe Referral & Reference Lunch & Lab gives you an opportunity to put the ideas from the online workshop Use referrals\, references and recommendations to win new clients into practice. \nParticipation in the preceding workshop is helpful but not required. \nNot a PRO member yet?\nFreelancers in Belgium PRO is a business growth community for freelancers who want to attract better clients and grow alongside other freelancers. It is especially relevant if you want to sharpen your positioning\, strengthen your sales and marketing\, diversify your client base and turn ideas into action with support from a trusted freelance network. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month or €250 per year and includes monthly online Growth Workshops\, peer exchanges\, practical resources and access to exclusive in-person Lunch & Lab events. \nTo participate: \n\nSign up for Freelancers in Belgium PRO.\nOnce you have joined\, RSVP to this event through the PRO platform.\n\nPractical information\nDate: Thursday 20 May 2027\nTime: 10:00 to 14:00\nFormat: In person\, maximum 20 participants\nLocation: Leuven\nPrice: €59\nIncluded: Lunch\, coffee\, tea and water \nAbout PRO Lunch & Lab\nPRO Lunch & Lab brings Freelancers in Belgium PRO members together to work on their businesses during a practical\, facilitated session followed by a networking lunch. \nOrganised once per quarter in different locations across Belgium\, most likely Brussels\, Leuven and Ghent\, each Lunch & Lab turns the topic of a recent PRO Growth Workshop into action. You do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate. \nBring your laptop and work on something concrete with guidance\, expert input and constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. Each session includes an introduction round\, focused working time and plenty of opportunities to connect over coffee and lunch. \n2027 PRO Lunch & Lab dates\n\nThursday 18 March\, 10:00 to 14:00\nContent Lunch & Lab: Develop\, improve and schedule your content for the coming months.\nThursday 20 May\, 10:00 to 14:00\nReferral & Reference Lunch & Lab: Prepare your requests for referrals and testimonials\, receive feedback and take action.\nThursday 16 September\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNetworking Lunch & Lab: Practise introducing yourself\, build meaningful connections and prepare your follow-up.\nThursday 18 November\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNegotiation Lunch & Lab: Practise real client scenarios\, objections and counteroffers.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/referral-reference-lunch-lab/
LOCATION:Leuven: Exact location to be announced\, To be announced\, Leuven\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,In person,Networking,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270608T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270608T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T074334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T074334Z
UID:8498-1812452400-1812457800@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Run discovery calls that uncover what clients really need
DESCRIPTION:A discovery call is an initial conversation with a potential client to explore their situation\, understand what they need and decide whether working together makes sense. A good discovery call goes beyond discussing the requested deliverable: it uncovers the underlying problem\, desired outcome\, priorities and constraints.\nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nPrepare for a discovery call and set a clear structure\nAsk open questions that reveal the client’s real needs\nExplore the impact\, urgency and wider context of the problem\nUnderstand the budget\, timeline\, stakeholders and decision-making process\nListen for assumptions\, gaps and needs the client may not have recognised\nDemonstrate your expertise without giving away the complete solution\nDecide whether the opportunity is a good fit for you\nAgree on clear next steps and gather what you need to prepare a relevant proposal\n\nYou will leave with a practical discovery-call structure and a set of questions you can adapt to different potential clients. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/run-discovery-calls-that-uncover-what-clients-really-need/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270713T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270713T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T074533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T074533Z
UID:8500-1815476400-1815481800@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Write proposals that makes clients say yes
DESCRIPTION:A practical workshop on how to create freelance proposals that help clients quickly understand the value of working with you.\nDuring this session\, Jenny Bjorklof from Freelancers in Belgium shares lessons from her own freelance experience\, together with insights\, examples and patterns gathered from the Freelancers in Belgium community. \nWe’ll look at:\n• Real proposal examples from Jenny and other freelancers\n• Common mistakes\, dos & don’ts and small changes that can make a big difference\n• Tips\, hacks and structure ideas to make proposals more effective\, feel more client-focused and easier to trust\n• Legal and practical considerations freelancers often overlook\n• The difference in making customised proposals vs. applying to a request for proposals \nParticipants are invited to bring their own proposals for feedback. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/write-proposals-that-makes-clients-say-yes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270810T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270810T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T074650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T074742Z
UID:8502-1817895600-1817901000@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Dealing with imposter syndrome\, low confidence\, and perfectionism
DESCRIPTION:Imposter feelings can make it difficult to talk about your expertise\, promote your services\, set appropriate rates or pursue ambitious opportunities; even when you have the experience to help.\nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nRecognise common patterns that trigger imposter feelings\nSeparate genuine development needs from unnecessary self-doubt\nBuild an evidence-based view of your expertise\, experience and results\nTalk about your value without exaggerating or diminishing it\nReframe selling as understanding needs and helping clients make a decision\nHandle uncertainty without pretending to know everything\nStop perfectionism and comparison from delaying visibility and outreach\nDevelop practical strategies for approaching client conversations with greater confidence\n\nYou will leave with a clearer understanding of the value you bring and practical ways to prevent imposter feelings from holding back your freelance business. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/dealing-with-imposter-syndrome-low-confidence-and-perfectionism-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270907T123000
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CREATED:20260907T075001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T075001Z
UID:8504-1820314800-1820320200@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Build a networking strategy that helps you reach potential clients
DESCRIPTION:Networking is not simply attending events and hoping to meet the right person. A networking strategy helps you decide whom you want to build relationships with\, where you are likely to meet them and how you will turn initial conversations into meaningful professional connections.\nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nDefine what you want networking to achieve for your freelance business\nIdentify potential clients\, connectors\, referral partners and relevant communities\nChoose the events\, networks and online spaces where the right people are likely to be\nIntroduce your expertise in a clear and natural way\nStart conversations without immediately pitching your services\nRecognise opportunities to help\, connect or follow up\nStay in touch and build trust after the first meeting\nCreate a realistic networking routine that fits alongside client work\n\nYou will leave with a focused networking strategy that helps you build valuable relationships and reach more potential clients. \nAnd\, of course\, we will make sure you also network with the other freelancers in the workshop. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/build-a-networking-strategy-that-helps-you-reach-potential-clients/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270916T140000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T101557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T104805Z
UID:8526-1821088800-1821103200@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Networking Lunch & Lab
DESCRIPTION:Bring your networking goals\, introduction and follow-up ideas and put them into practice during this in-person working session and networking lunch. \nNetworking often feels vague or gets pushed aside when client work becomes busy. Attending events alone is not enough. Effective networking requires knowing whom you want to meet\, explaining what you do clearly\, starting meaningful conversations and following up afterwards. \nThis session will help you practise these skills while making valuable new connections. \nYou will meet other Freelancers in Belgium PRO members face to face\, exchange ideas and receive constructive feedback. We will begin with an introduction round so you can get to know the other freelancers\, their expertise and the types of clients they want to reach. \nYou do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate\, but it is helpful. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a practical\, facilitated networking session\, not a series of presentations. Bring your laptop\, business cards if you use them\, and details of the people\, organisations\, communities or events you would like to connect with. \nDuring the session\, you will have dedicated time to: \n\nClarify what you want networking to achieve for your freelance business\nPractise introducing yourself and explaining your expertise naturally\nAdapt your introduction to different people and situations\nStart conversations without immediately pitching your services\nAsk better questions and identify shared interests or opportunities\nIdentify potential clients\, connectors\, collaborators and referral partners\nGet to know fellow PRO members and explore how you could support one another\nChoose relevant events\, networks and communities to focus on\nPrepare personal and timely follow-up messages\nCreate a realistic routine for building and maintaining professional relationships\n\nYou will leave with a clearer networking approach\, greater confidence in professional conversations\, prepared follow-up messages and valuable new connections within the PRO community. \nPart of the PRO Growth programme\nThe Networking Lunch & Lab gives you an opportunity to put the ideas from the online workshop Build a networking strategy that helps you reach potential clients into practice. \nParticipation in the preceding workshop is helpful but not required. \nNot a PRO member yet?\nFreelancers in Belgium PRO is a business growth community for freelancers who want to attract better clients and grow alongside other freelancers. It is especially relevant if you want to sharpen your positioning\, strengthen your sales and marketing\, diversify your client base and turn ideas into action with support from a trusted freelance network. \nMembership costs €24.90 per month or €250 per year and includes monthly online Growth Workshops\, peer exchanges\, practical resources and access to exclusive in-person Lunch & Lab events. \nTo participate: \n\nSign up for Freelancers in Belgium PRO.\nOnce you have joined\, RSVP to this event through the PRO platform.\n\nPractical information\nDate: Thursday 16 September 2027\nTime: 10:00 to 14:00\nFormat: In person\, maximum 20 participants\nLocation: Brussels\nPrice: €59\nIncluded: Lunch\, coffee\, tea\, water and a glass of sparkling wine\, with an alcohol-free option \nAbout PRO Lunch & Lab\nPRO Lunch & Lab brings Freelancers in Belgium PRO members together to work on their businesses during a practical\, facilitated session followed by a networking lunch. \nOrganised once per quarter in different locations across Belgium\, most likely Brussels\, Leuven and Ghent\, each Lunch & Lab turns the topic of a recent PRO Growth Workshop into action. You do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate. \nBring your laptop and work on something concrete with guidance\, expert input and constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. Each session includes an introduction round\, focused working time and plenty of opportunities to connect over coffee and lunch. \n2027 PRO Lunch & Lab dates\n\nThursday 18 March\, 10:00 to 14:00\nContent Lunch & Lab: Develop\, improve and schedule your content for the coming months.\nThursday 20 May\, 10:00 to 14:00\nReferral & Reference Lunch & Lab: Prepare your requests for referrals and testimonials\, receive feedback and take action.\nThursday 16 September\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNetworking Lunch & Lab: Practise introducing yourself\, build meaningful connections and prepare your follow-up.\nThursday 18 November\, 10:00 to 14:00\nNegotiation Lunch & Lab: Practise real client scenarios\, objections and counteroffers.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/networking-lunch-lab/
LOCATION:Brussels: to be announced\, To be announced\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,In person,Networking,PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271012T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271012T123000
DTSTAMP:20261003T015514
CREATED:20260907T080726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T080726Z
UID:8506-1823338800-1823344200@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Set the right price for your freelance services
DESCRIPTION:Setting the right price is about more than calculating an hourly or daily rate. Your pricing should cover what you need to earn\, reflect the market and capture the value your expertise creates for clients.\nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nCompare the three main approaches to pricing: cost-plus\, market-based and value-based\nCalculate a sustainable minimum rate based on your costs\, income goals and realistic number of billable days\nResearch market rates and interpret them in the context of your profession\, niche and experience\nUnderstand what clients value and how this can influence what they are willing to pay\nExplore alternatives to hourly and daily rates\, including project pricing\, retainers\, subscriptions\, productised services and performance-based pricing\nRecognise tactical factors that can move your price up or down\, such as urgency\, scope\, risk\, scarcity\, business impact and contract duration\nCommunicate the value behind your price more effectively\n\nYou will leave with a practical framework for choosing a pricing approach and setting prices that work for both your clients and your freelance business. \nFreelancers in Belgium PRO – Growth Workshops\nMeet online every month—and quarterly in person—for practical sales and marketing sessions designed to help you attract better clients and build a stronger\, more sustainable freelance business. \nThe 2026–2027 programme guides you through the different stages of developing your commercial strategy\, from clarifying your positioning to finding\, approaching and converting potential clients. \nTopics include: \n\nFinding the right clients for your expertise\nCreating a focused outreach strategy\nImproving your LinkedIn profile and website\nCreating content that supports your business goals\nPreparing for introductory meetings with potential clients\nIdentifying and responding to market signals\nSetting and communicating your rates\nNetworking more strategically\nWriting stronger proposals\nAnnouncing your availability effectively\nGenerating more referrals and recommendations\nSelecting useful AI tools for your freelance business\nNegotiating with greater confidence\n\nThe monthly online workshops introduce practical strategies\, examples and tools. During the quarterly in-person PRO Lab & Lunch sessions\, you can put the theory into practice\, work on your own business and receive constructive feedback from fellow freelancers. \nThe sessions are relevant to freelancers from all professions who want to take a more active and consistent approach to growing their business. \nHost\nEach session is hosted by Jenny Björklöf\, founder and community leader of Freelancers in Belgium. She shares practical insights from her own freelance experience and from running a community of more than 18\,000 freelancers. \nSelected sessions also feature guest experts who bring additional perspectives\, specialist knowledge and practical experience. \n  \n\nTicketsOnly for Freelancers in Belgium PRO members. Join PRO via www.freelancersinbelgium.be/PRO and RSVP to the event inside the platform. Membership costs €24.90 per month. You can join for just one month to attend the event and you still get full access to everything included in PRO\, such as the monthly growth workshop\, pricing course\, member chat\, directory\, and more. \nLearn more and join here: www.freelancersinbelgium.be/pro
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/set-the-right-price-for-your-freelance-services/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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