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Marc Clemens

Marc Clemens

Founder & Product Builder

Marc has spent more than a decade building recruiting and job marketplaces. He founded 9am to make freelance work simpler for both sides, and organizes the Freelance Unlocked conference.

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Articles by Marc Clemens

7 Tax Mistakes Freelancers in Germany Make (and How to Avoid Them)

7 Tax Mistakes Freelancers in Germany Make (and How to Avoid Them)

From VAT traps to missed deadlines: the tax mistakes German freelancers keep making, and how to avoid them.

7 Tax Mistakes Freelancers in Germany Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Marc Clemens

May 19, 2026

How Freelancers in Germany Avoid False Self-Employment

How Freelancers in Germany Avoid False Self-Employment

Practical steps freelancers and clients can take to avoid false self-employment before a contract even starts.

How Freelancers in Germany Avoid False Self-Employment
Marc Clemens

April 29, 2026

Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Copyright Rules for Creative Freelancers

Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Copyright Rules for Creative Freelancers

What AI means for copyright in creative work: what freelancers may use, what they own, and where the legal risks sit.

Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Copyright Rules for Creative Freelancers
Marc Clemens

November 11, 2025

False Self-Employment in Germany: What Freelancers Need to Know

False Self-Employment in Germany: What Freelancers Need to Know

What false self-employment actually is in Germany, how status checks work, and what is at stake for both sides.

False Self-Employment in Germany: What Freelancers Need to Know
Marc Clemens

June 19, 2025

False Self-Employment vs. Pension Insurance: The Two German Rules Freelancers Keep Mixing Up

False Self-Employment vs. Pension Insurance: The Two German Rules Freelancers Keep Mixing Up

What the German pension insurance looks for in freelance contracts, and how to draft agreements that hold up.

False Self-Employment vs. Pension Insurance: The Two German Rules Freelancers Keep Mixing Up
Marc Clemens

July 16, 2024

AI in Recruiting: How Artificial Intelligence Can Support Recruiters

The use of AI in recruiting can be promising and relieve the work load of HR departments. We show what is possible.

AI in Recruiting: How Artificial Intelligence Can Support Recruiters
Marc Clemens

March 08, 2023

How Companies Should Handle Their Talent Management During a Crisis

In uncertain times, companies face challenges in their talent management. How do they watch their costs while still attracting the right...

How Companies Should Handle Their Talent Management During a Crisis
Marc Clemens

November 29, 2022