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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270309T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270309T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270318T140000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270413T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270413T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270511T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270511T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270520T140000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270608T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270608T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270713T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270713T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270810T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270810T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270907T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20270907T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
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:20261005T223020
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:20261005T223020
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271109T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271109T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
CREATED:20260907T080955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T081024Z
UID:8508-1825758000-1825763400@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Negotiate scope\, rates and conditions with confidence
DESCRIPTION:Good negotiation can increase your chances of winning an assignment\, improve your income and prevent unclear expectations\, scope creep and resentment later. It can also help you protect the client relationship\, preserve the value of your work and help you feel calmer and more confident when discussing money and conditions. \nAt this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\nAnswer “What is your rate?” clearly and confidently\nPrepare your ideal outcome\, negotiation range\, red lines and no-go before the conversation\nUnderstand the client’s priorities\, budget\, decision criteria and where there is flexibility and room for negotiation\nNegotiate scope\, deliverables\, deadlines\, availability and responsibilities\, not only your rate\nRespond to common objections and requests for discounts or additional work\nUse trade-offs and offering something else in return instead of simply lowering your price\nProtect your profitability through clear agreements about revisions\, payment terms and out-of-scope work\nRecognise your walk-away point and when an opportunity is no longer worth accepting\nAim for a win-win agreement that works for both you and the client\nConfirm the final agreement clearly to avoid misunderstandings later\n\nYou will practise realistic negotiation scenarios and leave with practical language for discussing rates\, scope and conditions with greater confidence. \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/https-freelancers-in-belgium-circle-so-c-events-negotiate-scope-rates-and-conditions-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271118T140000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
CREATED:20260907T101836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T104424Z
UID:8528-1826532000-1826546400@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Negotiation Lunch & Lab
DESCRIPTION:Bring a real or realistic client negotiation and practise how to discuss rates\, scope and conditions during this in-person working session and networking lunch. \nNegotiation can feel uncomfortable\, especially when an assignment or important client relationship is at stake. It is easy to accept a lower rate\, additional work or unfavourable conditions when you have not prepared your position or practised what to say. \nThis session will help you prepare\, experiment and build confidence before having these conversations with real clients. \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 work with. \nYou do not need to have attended the preceding workshop to participate\, but it is helpful. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a hands-on practice session\, not a series of presentations. Bring your laptop and a current\, previous or realistic negotiation scenario. You can anonymise any confidential client information. \nDuring the session\, you will have dedicated time to: \n\nPrepare your ideal outcome\, negotiation range\, red lines and no-go points\nPractise answering “What is your rate?” clearly and confidently\nExplain the value behind your price without becoming defensive\nRespond to common objections\, discount requests and counteroffers\nNegotiate scope\, deliverables\, deadlines\, availability and responsibilities\nUse trade-offs and conditional concessions instead of simply lowering your price\nRespond when a client requests extra work or changes the original scope\nRecognise your walk-away point and when an opportunity is no longer worth accepting\nPractise realistic client conversations through role-play\nReceive constructive feedback from experts and fellow freelancers\n\nYou will leave with a clearer negotiation position\, practical responses you can use with clients and greater confidence in discussing rates\, scope and conditions. \nPart of the PRO Growth programme\nThe Negotiation Lunch & Lab gives you an opportunity to put the ideas from the online workshop Negotiate scope\, rates and conditions with confidence into practice. \nParticipation in the preceding workshop is helpful but not required. \nPractical information\n\n  Date: Thursday 18 November 2027\n  Time: 10:00 to 14:00\n  Format: In person\, maximum 20 participants\n  Location: Brussels\n  Price: €59\n  Included: Lunch\, coffee\, tea\, water and a glass of sparkling wine\, with an alcohol-free option\n \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\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\n\n    Thursday 18 March\, 10:00 to 14:00\n    Content Lunch & Lab: Develop\, improve and schedule your content for the coming months.\n  \n\n    Thursday 20 May\, 10:00 to 14:00\n    Referral & Reference Lunch & Lab: Prepare your requests for referrals and testimonials\, receive feedback and take action.\n  \n\n    Thursday 16 September\, 10:00 to 14:00\n    Networking Lunch & Lab: Practise introducing yourself\, build meaningful connections and prepare your follow-up.\n  \n\n    Thursday 18 November\, 10:00 to 14:00\n    Negotiation Lunch & Lab: Practise real client scenarios\, objections and counteroffers.
URL:https://freelancersinbelgium.be/event/negotiation-lunch-lab/
LOCATION:Brussels: to be announced\, To be announced\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,In person,Networking,PRO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271214T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20271214T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223020
CREATED:20260907T081309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T081309Z
UID:8512-1828782000-1828787400@freelancersinbelgium.be
SUMMARY:Review 2027 and build your 2028 commercial plan
DESCRIPTION:Start 2028 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 2027 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 2028\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 2028\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 2028 with greater focus and direction. \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/review-2027-and-build-your-2028-commercial-plan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth workshop,PRO
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