Germany's Income Tax Reform: What Actually Changes for the Self-Employed 45% from €250,000, a new 47% step from €280,000. For a sole trader on €300,000 profit that is about €1,235 a year.
No Ambition: Why Germany Announces Reforms Nobody Feels, and Who Profits 152 measures in the subjunctive, a new tax bracket €30,000 above the old one, 44% for the AfD. Three examples, one pattern.
Germany's Leaked Freelancer Status Reform: What 'New Self-Employment' Would Cost You Legal certainty in exchange for 16.74% of every invoice: what the leaked 'new self-employment' draft asks, and where it stands today.
Can AI Agents Replace Freelancers? What Three Benchmarks Actually Measured Best agent on real freelance projects: 2.5% at launch, about 16% now. Which means it still fails five out of six paid jobs.
Hiring Freelancers Compliantly in Germany (2026): A Guide for Companies Four years of back contributions, 1% a month on top, and a criminal file with your name on it. The one form that caps the risk.
Build Your Own AI Assistant: Two Freelancers, Two Setups, and What They Really Cost 57 calls, 159 content ideas, $25 a month plus 5 cents a call. Or 900 text files and no database. Two real builds, GDPR question included.
Freelance Visa Germany 2026: What the Freiberufler Route Actually Requires (Non-EU Guide) Two client letters beat a 40-page business plan in Berlin. Munich wants the plan. One law, a dozen local checklists.
Freelance Case Studies That Win Projects (Even When You Can't Name the Client) Nobody has measured how much a case study moves a hiring decision. Here is what works anyway, plus three templates you can fill in today.
The Best Referral Is Not Your Closest Contact: What the Weak-Ties Research Says 20 million LinkedIn users, one experiment: your closest contacts are the least useful for work. The sweet spot is 10 mutual connections.
Develop in Public Instead of Pitching: What the Data Says, and How Two Freelancers Actually Do It 95% of senior buyers say good content makes them more open to being pitched. And 7% of consultants get clients from blogging. Both are true.
Germany's Side-Hustle Republic: 690,000 Founders, and Only 8% Ever Go Full-Time 690,000 founders in 2025, 483,000 kept their job, only 8% ever go full-time. How to run a side business that is built to stay one.
Germany Extends § 127 SGB IV to End of 2027: One More Year for Freelance Teachers, Nothing for Anyone Else Freelance teachers get one more year before reclassification, with a fresh signature for 2027. Everyone else: read the last section.
Werkvertrag or Dienstvertrag: Which Freelance Contract Type Protects You, and Where the Label Stops Helping Two contract types, two payment triggers, one audit test that ignores both labels. How to pick, and which clauses to strike before you sign.
Self-Employed Mood 2026: Record Existential Fear, No Respect, and the Four Things You Still Control 21.2% of Germany's self-employed fear for their existence, a record. Nine in ten feel ignored by politics. Four levers stay with you.
Skills on the Rise 2026: AI Literacy Is the Floor, Being the Critical Validator Is the Premium LinkedIn and Coursera agree for 2026: judging AI output pays, producing it does not. Which skills to put on your profile now.
Platforms Became the Number One Client Channel. In DACH, the Numbers Say Something Else 42% of US freelancers find work via platforms; in DACH, platform projects halved since 2022. The channel mix that still fills your pipeline.
Freelancing in Austria 2026: The €6,613 Line, Three Contracts and the Audit Nobody Plans For Freelancing in Austria comes down to two numbers: €6,613.20 and €55,000. Miss one and the audit finds it first. The guide for 2026.
Safety Nets for Freelancers in Germany: The Three-Month Window, Unemployment Insurance and the New Grundsicherung Three months after going solo you can buy unemployment insurance for about €103 a month. Miss it and the fallback is the new Grundsicherung.
Freelancer or Solopreneur? The Cook-vs-Chef Test in Six Questions After ten years you have cooked in twenty kitchens and still need the next one. Six questions that tell you if you are a cook or a chef.
Switching Off Does Not Work for Freelancers. Here Is What the Recovery Research Says Instead Switching off does nothing for freelancers' wellbeing, a study of 1,043 owners found. Relaxation and control do. Rebuild your week.
Hybrid Freelancing Is Not a Compromise, Unless You Treat It as One 7 in 10 German founders start alongside a job. New research shows what separates the version that pays off from the one that burns you out.
Article 50 of the EU AI Act: What Freelancers Have Had to Label Since 2 August 2026 Since 2 August 2026, AI labelling rules apply to solo businesses too. What you must label, what counts as human review, the clause to add.
Freelancing After 50 in DACH: 44% Are Already There, and 85% Would Do It Again A third went freelance because nobody would hire them at 50. 85% would do it again. What the market pays for, and what it filters out.
Can AI Be Creative? What the 2026 Research Says, and What It Means for Creative Freelancers AI now beats the average human on creativity tests. The top 10% of humans still beat every model. Guess which half clients pay for.
The Science of Quoting: Why €4,850 Beats €5,000 €4,850 beats €5,000: precise quotes get smaller counter-offers and read as expert. The research, the limit, and how to write yours.
The Entry-Level Squeeze: Companies Stopped Hiring Juniors, and Freelancers Should Care Companies stopped hiring juniors in AI-exposed jobs (-19%). Why that is an opening for experienced freelancers, and a warning for starters.
What Clients Went Shopping For in 2026: Fiverr and Malt Data, and What to Put on Your Profile Searches for Claude Code up 938%, Canva up 403%, JavaScript profiles down by half. Two platforms' data, one profile rewrite this quarter.
Use AI Without Losing Your Edge: The Confidence Study, and the Context File That Keeps You in Charge Copy-pasting AI output lowers your confidence in your own work, and the dip outlasts the session. Drafting first does not. The setup.
Switzerland Said No, Germany Says Maybe: Who Counts as Self-Employed in Four Countries Same contract, four verdicts: Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands decide differently who is self-employed. Check yours.
Freelancers Are Twice as Lonely as Everyone Else. Here Is What Actually Helps Freelancers are lonely 2.5 times as often as everyone else. The research on what actually helps (hint: it is not the evening meetup).
The Künstlersozialkasse in 2027: Who Gets In, What It Costs, and the €450 Figure That Is Two Steps Out of Date The KSK pays half your social insurance if you qualify. The levy goes back to 5.0% in 2027, and the old €450 line is now €1,000.
EU AI Act Article 4: The AI Literacy Duty Got Softer, Not Smaller. What a Freelancer Still Does Brussels rewrote the AI training rule in July 2026. You still count as a deployer, and a one-page note covers you. No certificate needed.
Should You Tell Clients You Use AI? The Research on the Disclosure Penalty Only 8.6% of freelancers tell clients they use AI. The research shows what silence costs you, plus the one clause that protects you.
Late Payments in 2026: 12% of Revenue Arrives Late, and the Four Levers That Work 12% of your revenue arrives late. Four legal levers get it back, three cost nothing, one earns you 10.52% interest plus €40.
The EU Platform Work Directive Applies From 2 December 2026: What Changes for Freelancers From 2 December 2026, the EU can presume platform freelancers are employees. Who it hits, who it skips, and the check to do now.
Why 95% of AI Projects Fail: Julien Look on Roles and Organizations After the Hype 95% of AI projects at companies fail, and it's rarely the technology. Julien Look on the change management gap freelancers can fill.
The 5 Biggest Financial Traps for Freelancers (and How to Avoid Them) A nearly six-figure tax bill due in ten days cost him his car. Two ING bankers on the five money traps that end freelancers.
The Political Landscape for Freelancers in Germany: Who's Fighting for the Self-Employed 90% of German freelancers feel ignored by politics. A CDU MP, a Green MP and an activist on what's realistic in 2026 and what's just talk.
Public-Sector IT Projects for Freelancers in Germany: Which €100,000 Threshold Is Actually Law Three different €100,000 procurement figures are circulating in 2026. Only one applies to you, and the general direct-award limit is...
Curiosity Is the Skill That Survives AI: What 92 Million Displaced Jobs Mean for Freelancers 92 million jobs go, 170 million come, and Cloudflare cut 1,100 people it calls measurers. The skill that survives the swap, you had at four.
Germany's Pension Mandate for the Self-Employed: What Recommendation 22 Actually Says €735.63 a month, no opt-out for new freelancers, from 2027. What the pension commission really wants, and who can still say no.
The €103 Paradox: DACH Freelance Rates Held, but Income Fell 21% Rates held at €103, yet DACH freelancers earn 21% less. The gap is in your calendar, not your price. How to close it.
AI Premium or AI Discount? Inside the Two-Track Freelance Market of 2026 Complex AI work pays 45% more, simple AI execution 28% less. Find out which side your offer sits on, and how to switch tracks.
The World Is Ending, and I Still Have to Work? Freelancing Through the Permacrisis Crisis after crisis, and the desk still waits. Sara Weber on freelancing through the permacrisis without letting work eat you alive.
Three Years of AI on the Freelance Unlocked Stage: From Fear to Working Practice From naming the AI fear in 2025 to running AI systems in 2026: three years of one stage show how freelancers actually adapted to AI.
Germany's False Self-Employment Reform: Where Things Actually Stand in 2026 Pension insurance quietly hunting freelancers to a leaked draft law: three years of false self-employment debate, told as one timeline.
Professional Liability Insurance for Freelancers in Germany 2026: Which Policy, What It Costs, and the Clause That Is Free Three policies share one German word, and most freelancers buy the wrong one. What cover costs in 2026, and the free contract lever.
The Freelance Gender Gap in 2026: 3.2% Full-Time, 20% Part-Time The freelance pay gap fell to 6.2%. Split the sample and it is 3.2% for full-timers and 20% for part-timers. Same market, two stories.
From Freelancer to Company: Five Paths and How to Pick Yours Team, agency, brand, platform, or solo with systems: five freelancers made the same leap differently. Which path actually fits you?
A German Tax Audit at Your Door: 5 Habits One Freelancer Learned the Hard Way A tax auditor sat in his living room with coffee and a stack of paper. What Manuel Großmann learned, and 5 habits that keep books clean.
Germany's False Self-Employment Reform: Experts Dissect the Leaked Draft A law that officially doesn't exist has Germany's freelance scene on edge. Three experts pick apart the leaked draft, clause by clause.
Scope Creep Is a Missing Clause, Not an Accident The 52% scope-creep statistic everyone quotes is from 2018. Here is what current data actually says, and the clause that stops the drift.
Retirement Saving for the Self-Employed in Germany: Your Real Options in 2026 While the pension mandate stalls, a reform already passed: from January 2027 the state co-pays up to €540 a year into your pension.
Stop Starting, Start Finishing: How Freelancers Prioritize What Actually Matters Ten-hour workday, two hours productive. Caroline Pollklaesener's three-bucket system helps freelancers finally finish what matters.
Events, Trade Fairs and Speaking Gigs: How Freelancers Turn Them Into a Predictable Revenue Channel One freelancer earned back his ticket. Kevin Arenja's four-stage playbook turns events into a revenue channel worth six figures.
From Freelancer to Agency: Thomas Marbella's Honest Numbers from 7 Years of OneCode Thomas Marbella built a 15-person, 3-million-euro agency from freelancing. His real numbers: profit per hire, cash reserves, hiring order.
Imposter Syndrome and Freelancing: Hope Predicts Satisfaction, Self-Belief Does Not A study of 775 solo workers found the ones with the most self-belief were the least satisfied. Hope was the thing that predicted.
One Client, Too Much Revenue: What the Five-Sixths Rule Actually Means in 2026 The five-sixths rule left the status test in 2003. It survives somewhere else, and there it costs €735 a month.
Stop Copying Successful Freelancers: Build a Business That Fits You Copying a top freelancer's playbook and still stuck? Nicoline Huizinga says the formula isn't the problem. The fit is.
Start Somewhere: How Freelancers Build Their Own Products with AI Christine Vallaure's blunt pitch: stop feeling inspired by AI and start building. Vibe coding, AI pairing and agents, no code needed.
Freelance Taxes in Germany: A Plain-English System for International Freelancers No tax advisor, no accounting degree needed. Lars Siegert's five-step system turns German freelance taxes into thirty minutes a month.
Raise Your Freelance Rate in 2026: What the 25% Who Did It Know 62% of DACH freelancers plan no rate increase. 25% raised theirs last year anyway, by 14% on average. How they did it, with a template.
E-Invoicing in Germany 2027: The Deadline Most Freelancers Get Wrong Three dates, not one: you already have to receive e-invoices, and the 2027 deadline only hits businesses above €800,000.
Best Countries for Freelancing in Europe: The Equation That Beats Any Ranking There's no single best country to freelance from. Hays director Jessica Ortner built a formula instead: opportunity, legitimacy, ease.
Freelance Pricing: How to Calculate Your Rate, Negotiate It, and Stop Competing on Price 550 rate negotiations in, Joachim Groth's top tip has nothing to do with tactics. It's your bank balance. Three FUN26 talks on pricing.
Self-Employment in Germany: What the Labor Ministry Actually Plans A leaked draft law spooked freelancers. Labor ministry state secretary Lilian Tschan explains what's actually planned, and when it lands.
Working With Freelance Agencies in Germany: The Margin Nobody Publishes and the Contract You Should Read 16% of DACH freelancers find projects through intermediaries, and no one publishes what the middle takes. How to find your own margin.
Your Freelance Day Rate: The 187-Day Formula, a Worked Example and the €1,317 Benchmark A year has 187 billable days, not 220. Run the formula, see the worked example, and find out why interim managers charge €1,317 a day.
Rock Solid Positioning: The 8P Framework for Freelance Success A client asked Elina Jutelyte how many hours were in her value-based offer. That heartbreak became her 8P framework for real positioning.
Authenticity as a Client Acquisition Strategy: What That Actually Means Darinka Burovska talked a client out of hiring her. He sent her three referrals anyway. Why authenticity beats performing.
From Solo Freelancer to Scalable Business: What 100k a Month Really Takes Maruan Faraj's session title says 100k a month. We took the mechanic behind the number apart, limits included, so you can judge for...
What a Tax Adviser Costs a Freelancer in Germany 2026: The Fee Table, and Two Worked Examples Your adviser's fee is a legal range, not a market price. The same three jobs can cost €400 or €2,400, and you decide which.
How Much Tax to Set Aside in 2026: A Freelancer's Rule of Thumb, and When to Lower Your Prepayments The 30% rule is wrong in both directions. At €30,000 profit you owe about 14%, at €120,000 about 35%, and VAT was never yours.
Year-End Checklist 2026 for Freelancers in Germany: 12 Things to Settle Before 31 December Five of these twelve items cannot be fixed in January: a €30,826 pension ceiling, a 2023 deduction that expires, and a €25,000 test.
Betriebsausgaben Checklist 2026: 13 Deductions Freelancers in Germany Forget, and the Mistake Behind Each €6 a day for working at home, €0.38 per kilometre, 70% of the client dinner: the 2026 deductions, each with the error that costs it.
Freelance Rates in Europe 2026: What the Data Actually Says You Should Charge What should you charge in 2026? We pulled the numbers from three major freelance rate studies covering Germany, the UK and the Netherlands,...
Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung for Freelancers: Monthly, Quarterly or Not at All in 2026 Your VAT filing rhythm is set by last year's VAT bill: €9,000 splits monthly from quarterly, and an extra month costs 1/11 upfront.
Kleinunternehmer or Regelbesteuerung in 2027? A Decision Tree for Three Kinds of Freelancers €25,000 last year, €100,000 this year, and a five-year lock-in if you switch the wrong way. Which VAT scheme fits your clients?
Role Switching for Freelancers: The 2x2 That Tells You When to Build Boundaries and When to Tear Them Down Five clients in one day feels easy, one hour of bookkeeping feels impossible. A 2x2 from a psychologist-freelancer explains why.
Pregnant and Self-Employed in Germany: What Mutterschutz Skips, What Elterngeld Pays Mutterschutz does not apply to freelancers. 14 weeks with no income unless you arranged one thing years earlier. The stack, law by law.
Invoicing EU and Non-EU Clients From Germany: Reverse Charge Without the Guesswork Same job, three invoices: 19% VAT for Berlin, one mandatory sentence for Paris, no VAT and a proof file for New York. Get the line right.
Your Signature Does Not Transfer Copyright: The Usage Rights Clause Every Freelance Contract Needs You cannot sell your copyright in Germany, only usage rights. A silent contract grants the bare minimum. Six decisions fix it.
Forget LinkedIn: How Freelancers Actually Win Clients Through Networking Six years of freelancing, two clients from LinkedIn. Bertrand Rothen's audit of where networking hours actually pay off.
From AI Malaise to Renaissance: How Freelancers Turn AI Anxiety Into an Edge Between AI anxiety and AI hype: why this moment could be a renaissance for freelancers who position themselves right.
AI Workflows for Freelancers: 3 Systems You Can Copy Today Julien Look's practical AI workflow for freelancers: where AI saves real hours and where human judgment still wins.
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.
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 to Keep Your Customer Pipeline Full as a Freelancer A system for a pipeline that never runs dry: how freelancers line up the next project while delivering the current one.
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.
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.
The Psychology of Successful Freelancing: 5 Mental Traps and How to Beat Them Why the biggest freelance challenges are mental, and the psychology that separates thriving freelancers from struggling ones.
How to Build Digital Products as a Company of One Turning freelance know-how into digital products: what works, what flops, and how to start small next to client work.
What Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently: 7 Patterns From a Decade of Founding Patterns from entrepreneurs who made it: the habits and decisions that separate builders from dreamers.
How to Survive Your First Year as a Freelancer: Lessons From Someone Who Just Did Money buffers, first clients, and mindset: a survival guide for the hardest twelve months of freelancing.
The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business: Elaine Pofeldt on Growing Solo Without Burning Out Elaine Pofeldt studied one-person businesses crossing a million dollars. Her secret is one meaningful task every single workday, not hustle.
The Legal Side of Being a Digital Nomad: Taxes, A1 and False Self-Employment "Nobody will find me" is the sentence Nadia Harris hears most. Her answer: taxes, A1 certificates and false self-employment travel with you.
Freelancing in Switzerland: The 90-Day Rule, AHV and Staff Leasing Explained Switzerland pays well, but proving you're really self-employed is brutal. Melinda Braunke's cheat code: staff leasing, the secret weapon.
When Should Freelancers in Germany Set Up a GmbH? Every 10,000 euros above your living costs loses 1,200 to tax you didn't have to pay. Alexander Keck on when a GmbH actually pays off.
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.
How Thomas Marbella Wins Projects: Give Value First, Then Reach the Decision-Maker Thomas Marbella on selling to decision makers: leading with value, not skills, and pricing the outcome.
Client Acquisition and Hourly Rates: Stefania Volpe on the Two Hardest Parts of Freelancing Client acquisition eats a fifth of your week and nobody pays for it. Stefania Volpe on landing projects and pricing your hour right.
Get Freelance Clients Without Using Upwork or Fiverr If you’re tired of bidding wars, underpriced gigs, and sending 47 proposals just to maybe land a €150 job — you’re not alone....
Handle Late Payments Without Ruining the Relationship A step-by-step guide + email templates + EU legal safety net
European Client Etiquette: Communication Styles by Country How to communicate like a pro with clients across Europe
What to Include in Your Freelance Contract (With Free Template) Avoid scope creep, late payments, and misunderstandings — with clear clauses that protect you
How to Build a Simple Client Pipeline That Works While You Sleep A beginner-friendly guide to automating your freelance lead gen and follow-up
From Project-Based to Retainer Clients: How to Make the Shift Why retainer work is gold — and how to pitch it
What to Say When Clients Go Silent (and how to follow up without sounding desperate) You had a great call. You sent the proposal. Then… crickets. 🦗 No feedback. No polite “Thanks, but we went with someone else.”...
Part 5: Finding the Right Clients vs. Chasing Every Project Because applying to everything isn’t a strategy — it’s how you end up busy, frustrated, and still without the right clients.
Part 4: Position Yourself as the Solution, Not Just Another Freelancer Clients don’t buy your skills. They buy your ability to solve their problem.
Part 3: Handle Client Rejections and Turn Them Into Opportunities Not every pitch will land — and that’s okay. The key is knowing how to bounce back smartly and turn rejections into relationships.
Part 2: The Perfect Follow-Up Message (with Templates) Sending a follow-up can feel awkward — but not sending one is a bigger mistake. The truth is, many clients expect you to follow...
Part 1: Win More Projects and Clients as a Freelancer (Especially in a Competitive Market) Today’s freelance market is tougher than ever: fewer projects, more competition. To succeed, it’s not enough to just apply — you...
Clients Don’t Need a Freelancer, They Need a Solution Discover the real struggles of freelancing—sales, discipline, and client work—and how to build a business around value, not just...
How To Automate Your Freelance Routine with AI Discover how freelancers can use AI tools like ChatGPT and automation to save time, find clients, and grow a smarter freelance...
The Smarter Way To Price Your Freelance Work Discover how to price your freelance work, sell with confidence, and stand out in a tough market—real talk from a freelancing...
10 Years Of Freelance: What’s Changed and What’s Next Discover how freelancing has evolved in 10 years, key trends, remote work shifts, and tips to find clients in a competitive market...
Enjoying Work: Gift Or Curse For A Freelancer? Discover real freelance struggles: client issues, late payments, burnout, and mindset shifts to build a more sustainable freelance...
How Can Freelancers Use YouTube to Get Clients Learn how freelancers can use YouTube videos to attract clients, build trust, and grow their business without needing thousands of...
How To Freelance While Working Full-Time Learn how to balance a full-time job with freelancing, manage time, avoid burnout, and build a strong network from an experienced...
What Recruiters Actually Want to See in Your CV Learn how freelancers can craft standout CVs, ace interviews, use LinkedIn, and attract more clients with expert tips from a...
How To Minimize Disruption To Your Freelance Business Freelancing isn’t all freedom—unstable income, tough pricing talks & no safety net. Learn how to protect yourself & charge what...
How Freelancers Can Find Strength In Uncertainty Learn essential resilience strategies for freelancers facing uncertainty, crisis, and burnout—practical tips, mindset shifts, and...
How to Handle Financial Uncertainty as a Freelancer Freelancing is unpredictable—learn how to manage financial uncertainty, plan for taxes, and secure clients in a changing market....
Why Freelancers Should Use Video Content Discover why video content is a game-changer for freelancers! Learn how to create engaging videos, build your brand, and attract...
How Can Freelancers Win The Never-Ending Battle For Clients Struggling to find freelance clients? Discover why client acquisition feels like a never-ending battle—and proven strategies to...
A Simple Strategy That Makes Freelancing Less Risky Thinking about quitting your 9-to-5? Learn how to build a thriving freelance business, avoid common mistakes, and land...
How To Set Boundaries And Get More Done As A Freelancer Struggling with work-life balance as a freelancer? Learn how to set boundaries, prioritize tasks, and avoid burnout while staying...
Why Every Freelancer Needs A Growth Strategy To Succeed Learn why a clear strategy is key to freelance success. Discover growth tactics, mindset shifts, and partnerships to scale your...
How to Stay in Control When Client Keeps Changing Priorities Struggling with scope creep, demanding clients, and staying productive as a freelancer? Learn how to set boundaries, manage...
How to Make Clients Listen, Trust, and Work With You Learn how freelancers can master client and team communication to build trust, align goals, and drive success. Powerful tips for...
Pension Insurance Obligation as a Freelancer: What Does it Mean? Some freelancers in Germany have to become part of the statutory pension insurance. You can learn more about the conditions and...
Client Communication as a Freelancer: What You Should Know For freelancers, client communication is very important for long-term success. Here you will find tips for effective communication...
Defining Your Offer as a Freelancer: How to Position Yourself Even though it takes time, defining your offer as a freelancer is worth it and will get you more clients and better rates. Here's...
Freelance Summer Fest 2023 in Berlin The Freelance Summer Fest hosted by 9am, Uplink and CodeControl was the perfect opportunity for freelancers to network in a...
What to do When a Freelance Client Doesn’t Pay If a client doesn’t pay an invoice, this can lead to problems for freelancers. We tell you what you can do in these cases.
Comparing The 7 Best Freelance Platforms In this list of freelancing marketplaces, we show you the best and most popular platforms. That way, you can find the right...
Becoming a Freelancer: Checklist for the First Steps Do you want to get started as a freelancer? Here you can find out what the steps are, what you should keep in mind and how you can...
How to Find Your Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer It's not always easy for freelancers to find a good work-life balance in their business. Here you'll get tips on how to achieve it.
Personal Branding for Freelancers: How It’s Done Why should you invest time in personal branding as a freelancer, and how do you become successful with it? You can find all the...
Setting up a GmbH as a Freelancer in Germany: Is it Worth it? It can make sense for freelancers to establish a GmbH in Germany and thus save taxes. But when does this apply and what needs to...
Taxes for Freelancers in Germany: What You Need to Know Income tax, sales tax, input tax etc. – In this article, we tell you what you should know about taxes as a freelancer in Germany.
Networking as a Freelancer: What It’s All About Find out here why you should network as a freelancer, how this can be done best, and what occasions there are for networking.
Part-time Freelancing: What you Need to Know Do you want to get started as a freelancer next to your permanent position? Here you’ll find out what you need to know about...
What Insurance do You Need as a Freelancer in Germany? Occupational disability, professional liability, legal protection etc. – Which insurances are important for freelancers and which...
7 Things That Should be Part of Your Freelancer Contract A freelance contract regulates your cooperation with a company as a freelancer. Here you can find out what you should pay...
Client Retention for Freelancers: 5 Tips With good client retention as a freelancer, you'll need to find new clients less often. We'll show you what you can do to keep...
How to Create the Perfect Freelancer Profile With the right freelancer profile, you can quickly convince clients or recruiters of your skills. We show you what is important.
Recording: Location Independence: A new model for life (live interview) Freedom. This is what location independence is really all about. The freedom to determine your own schedule, to pursue work that...
7 Signs to Tell if You're Ready to Become a Freelancer You would like to become a freelancer, but you are not sure if it is really the right thing for you? Find out in our article.
Health Insurance as a Freelancer in Germany: The Basics As a freelancer in Germany, the topic of health insurance may not be so easy for you: private or statutory insurance? We provide...
Freelancing in Germany: Freiberufler or Gewerbe? Freelancers in Germany don’t always get the Freiberufler status, but can also be Gewerbetreibende (tradespeople). Learn about the...
Writing Offers as a Freelancer: What Has to be Included? Learn why it can be useful as a freelancer to write an offer, what has to be included in it, and what you should keep in mind to...
Avoiding False Self-Employment as a Freelancer: How it’s Done Learn how you can prevent false self-employment as a freelancer in Germany and avoid legal problems for you and your clients.
How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate as a Freelancer How much can and should I charge as a freelancer? In this article, you’ll learn how to calculate your hourly or daily rate as a...
Difficult Freelancer Clients: Red Flags and How to Deal With Them How do you recognize problematic customers as early as possible? Here are the red flags for freelancer clients and tips for the...
Finding customers: Client Acquisition for Freelancers Customer acquisition is an important topic for freelancers. Here you can find out which channels are worthwhile and what you...
Freelancer Registration in Germany: What You Need to Know Is it enough to register as a freelancer with the tax office or do I have to register a business? And how does that work exactly?...
Writing Invoices as a Freelancer: Mandatory Information and Checklist Which mandatory information must be included on your invoice as a freelancer in Germany, and what else should you pay attention...
Why Freelance? 5 Reasons for Being Self-Employed Are you thinking about becoming a freelancer? These 5 reasons prove you right and speak for self-employment.
