Newsletter Freelance Forward Facts

May 2023 | Take advantage of the “free” part of freelancing

• Spotlight – Freelance translator and copywriter Teresa Sousa on the opportunity to choose what she does with her time
• News:  Where can you network as a freelancer in Belgium? Tax and administrative deadlines. All about working with Upwork
• Events: Create. Freelancers in Hasselt & Namur. Level Up

• Learn from top discussions in the community:

– Recommendations for the best freelance platforms to get assignments, professional liability insurance and good-quality business cards

– Do freelancers need a website?

– Looking for a new car

• Sales tip of the month: Niching down vertically or horizontally?

May 2023 | About not waiting for the “perfect” time

• Spotlight – No regrets nor perfection with photographer Alex Harris
• News:  Price setting simulator, getting paid quicker, flexible train tickets…
• Events: Freelancers in the city

• Learn from top discussions in the community:
  – Dos and don’ts of working with a cleaning person
  – My business is doing terribly, I’m considering applying for unemployment
  – Referral rates
  – Value bombs for aspiring agency owners
• Sales tip of the month: Who is your focus client?

April 2023 | Are you ready for Q2? – and more from the freelancing world

• Spotlight – how confidence and a good business understanding help video creator Benjamin Cutore grow.
• News:  Social security indexation, a call for speakers for a freelancer event, tax pre-payments, and more
• Events: Pre-register for our Freelancers in the City events

• Learn from top discussions in the community:
  – Dos and don’ts of working with a cleaning person
  – My business is doing terrible, I’m considering applying for unemployment
  – Referral rates
  – Value bombs for aspiring agency owners
• Sales tip of the month: Do not try to be everywhere!

March 2023 | An opportunity to exchange services – and more news, updates and tips from the freelancing world

• Spotlight – Find out why Julie Dhaene doesn’t want to grow her business.
• News:  A guide for professional cards, a list of benefits for parents to be
• Events: Freelancers can exchange services during the upcoming Service Swap event on 30/3

• Learn from top discussions in the community:
  – How can one make it work to start as a freelancer in Belgium with all the taxes and social security charges?
  – Freelance bonuses
  – If you fuck up working for a client, do you charge for that time?
• Sales tip of the month: Do not try to be everywhere! Pick one platform and get the most out of it first. Find out how to discover which platform to use.

February 2023 | We’ve reached 10 000 members – and more news, updates and tips from the freelancing world

• Spotlight – Meet Dubravko Kastrapeli, illustrator and comic book artist.
• News:  A unique tax declaration, 10 000 members, payrolling and artists to benefit from lower social security contributions.
• Events: Co-working days and FREE Entrepreneur Week

• Learn from top discussions in the community:
  – Business bank cards
  – Nice tips for decorating your home-office
  – Can my accountant raise prices just like that?
  – Taking the plunge into freelancing, starting as an independent or with a company?
• Sales tip of the month:  The 4 most important questions you have to ask yourself when starting a business

January 2023 | May all your business wishes come true | Freelance Trends for 2023, The Entrepreneur Week and so much more.

• Spotlight – Discover Ako Hoo, Expert in international e-commerce
• News:  The Trends Shaping The Freelance Revolution In 2023
  The Entrepreneur Week with a dedicated day for freelancers
  Freelancing while being a student
• Events: a full list of events for freelancers – check out the extensive list; there are many opportunities to network with potential clients!

• Learn from top discussions in the community:
  – Freelancing with AD(H)D and other super powers!
  – What are the 10 hardest parts of being a freelancer?
  – Working with agencies.
  – The 25.000€ threshold for VAT.
• Sales tip of the month: LinkedIn
• The tooltip of the month: Bizzy