WHEN YOU HAVE A WHOLE MONTH INSTEAD OF A DAY.
About the Freelance Business Month
The Freelance Business Month is an initiative designed to unite European freelance ecosystem and to show the power of growing independent businesses. With the key focus on independent professionals in Europe, the event will last the entire month and be the epicentre of cultivating ideas, knowledge, skills sharing and learning new tools that enhance freelance productivity and efficiency.
The event took place during October, on an online platform, accessible to anyone, where attendees can join online sessions, workshops, masterclasses, present their own expertise, learn about new products, connect with each other via powerful AI matchmaking and initiate their own sessions, discussions or round-tables.
#freelancebusiness #freelancebusinessmonth
The event took place during October, on an online platform, accessible to anyone, where attendees can join online sessions, workshops, masterclasses, present their own expertise, learn about new products, connect with each other via powerful AI matchmaking and initiate their own sessions, discussions or round-tables.
#freelancebusiness #freelancebusinessmonth
#freelancebusinessmonth 2020 in numbers
81
Expertise-sharing sessions in 5 weeks covering everything from Freelance economy to how to start freelancing and land great brands as clients.
902
Attendees, 91% of which were freelancers
(other categories: Freelance economy supplier, Freelance Job platform or policy-maker).
(other categories: Freelance economy supplier, Freelance Job platform or policy-maker).
70
Speakers, Experts and Freelancers sharing their expertise.
47
Countries.
We went truly global.
We went truly global.
What our attendees say....
A great resource to connect with other freelancers in Europe and get new perspectives. Wish it had been around when I started out as a freelancer!
copywriter
The Freelancer business platform was a great opportunity to meet people from totally different sectors that we usually do not come across often enough. The platform also created a space for exchange of ideas in all areas and from different profiles of freelancers. New concepts to think about and further explore. Thank you for organising this event.
Marie Peeters, Ph.D,
Coach, Trainer & Mediator
Freelance Business Month is a rich source of inspiring ideas and a great opportunity talk with people who have faced and overcome the challenges, evolved expertise and are willing to share. Something for everyone, and great take aways from every session.
iOS/macOS Software Development Services
This event contains diverse portfolio of speakers with a lot of experience, I can recommend it.
Branding and Graphic Design
As a new community representing freelancers in Ireland, we were hugely impressed by the first online event organised by Elina and her team. The speakers involved and the topics were so relevant for our members. Well done guys.
Anonymous
A world-class online event for freelancers.
Business consultant, Founder or Freelancing.eu
Great initiative offering plenty of possibilities to make the most of it.
Hospitality professional
Very broad program covering a lot of aspects of the business of a freelancer. You can certainly find some golden nuggets how you can improve your business.
TEDx speaker, change mindset coach
The Freelance Business Month is an amazing event with great speakers. The interaction between the freelancers is truly remarkable!
Anonymous
It's wonderful to feel the energy and positive vibes from fellow freelancers. Thank you so much for organizing this.
Anonymous
Attendees
Freelancers and independent professionals
Whether you are only starting your freelance journey or established, you will find insights for you.
Employers
Commercial organisations looking for freelancers. The future of work is changing, we are initiating the dialog of how to best approach it.
Freelance communities
Do you run a community? You can schedule your conference track with us.
Policy-makers and public organisations
Join to hear the voice of the independent professionals and share your support.
Speakers 2020
Freelancers, Experts and Entrepreneurs from...
Join us as a speaker
Submit your speaker application below by 15 of August
Programme
1
The Future of Freelancing
Week 1 (1 - 4 October)
Week 1 (1 - 4 October)
Learn and get inspired by where the freelancing is going in Europe and worldwide. Inspirational talks from the renowned leaders from various industries.
2
Starting Freelancing
Week 2 (5 - 11 October)
Week 2 (5 - 11 October)
Presentations and masterclasses about how to kick off your independent career. Whether you are only starting or need to rethink your freelance business, you will find inspiration and skill trainings to boost your marketing, sales, improve your networking skills, enhance your branding.
3
Growing Freelancing
Week 3 ( 12 - 18 October)
Week 3 ( 12 - 18 October)
Your next level of awesomeness. Like an athlete, you constantly need to push boundaries to achieve new heights: sharpen your mindset, learn how to avoid mental booby traps, be the best in your sales and marketing, learn growth hacking techniques and more... oh yes, stories of successes and failures to show that you are not alone in your struggles.
4
European Freelance Week / Freelance Ecosystem
Week 4 (16 - 25 October)
Week 4 (16 - 25 October)
Celebrating the European Freelance Week and learning about the freelance ecosystem. Knowing in which direction this domain is growing will definitely give you food for though and perhaps ideas for your business.
5
Future of Work and HR
Week 5 (26 - 31 October)
Week 5 (26 - 31 October)
With this event we want to bringing about change. #Futureofwork and #freelancebusiness is on the same side of the medal. During this week we will host talks about how HR and talent acquisition strategies are changing to welcome more independent profs.
During the entire month of October,
freelancers and partners will be able to
freelancers and partners will be able to
Access hundreds of sessions, speakers and keynotes
Build connections with like-minded professionals
Schedule video meetings and round-tables on the topic of their choice
Learn about the freelance eco-system
Registration opens soon!
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Freelance Business Month Virtual runs in partnership with the European Freelancers Week
European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek) is the largest annual celebration of the independent workforce, encouraging millions of Europeans to discover the benefits of the Freelance Economy. European Freelancers Week is a series of events and actions created by and for independent workers held in different locations in October.
The events inspire freelancers to join together to improve their independent careers through learning, skill sharing, networking and political action. Anyone can propose an event to be added to the platform calendar. Event formats include talks, workshops and networking sessions.
#EFWeek is made up of a series of independent events, under a united theme and branding, in a range of European countries. It has the approximate direct reach to 3.6 million freelance workers, and this year's events promises a slew of new initiatives.
#EFWeek is coordinated by a strong coalition of national freelancers' associations across 11 EU countries, namely Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, and Sweden.
European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek) is the largest annual celebration of the independent workforce, encouraging millions of Europeans to discover the benefits of the Freelance Economy. European Freelancers Week is a series of events and actions created by and for independent workers held in different locations in October.
The events inspire freelancers to join together to improve their independent careers through learning, skill sharing, networking and political action. Anyone can propose an event to be added to the platform calendar. Event formats include talks, workshops and networking sessions.
#EFWeek is made up of a series of independent events, under a united theme and branding, in a range of European countries. It has the approximate direct reach to 3.6 million freelance workers, and this year's events promises a slew of new initiatives.
#EFWeek is coordinated by a strong coalition of national freelancers' associations across 11 EU countries, namely Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, and Sweden.
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