European Freelancers & Where to Find Them — Robert Vlach’s talk at WebExpo 2021

Are you interested in freelancing, and how are other freelancers doing in Europe? Let’s find out in this newly released talk covering 4 common misconceptions about freelancing, 3 insights into the European freelance economy, 2 sets of business guidelines for freelancers and those who hire them, 1 continent to be shared by future freelance entrepreneurs — as presented by Robert Vlach at the WebExpo 2021 conference in Prague. Video: https://youtu.be/o-x-7T_riAc Speaker: http://Vla.ch Event: https://WebExpo.net Community: https://Freelancing.eu 🌐 About the event: WEBEXPO is one of the best-established web industry conferences in Europe. Since 2008, it has been connecting outstanding global experts with a knowledgeable audience of IT professionals, from developers to designers and online marketers. Set in Prague as well as online, and run by web enthusiasts led by the amazing Sarka Strossova, the event has a unique atmosphere, unlike any other conference. It brings the best minds from the European web industry to the rest of the world and vice versa. Make sure to follow them and consider joining in next time: https://WebExpo.net 🙋‍♂️ About the speaker: ROBERT VLACH is a senior business consultant, specialized in supporting independent professionals and business owners. In 2005, he founded one of the largest national freelance communities in Europe that is now being expanded into Freelancing.eu. In 2012, he founded Europe's first think-tank for freelancers which meets regularly in Prague and other cities, as well as online. He has been holding freelancing courses for more than a decade, and has consulted on over 300 business cases with individuals, startups, and companies. His book about freelancing became an instant national bestseller and is now being sold worldwide as The Freelance Way. Robert lives with his family in the Czech Republic and Spain. 📑 Original talk abstract: EUROPEAN FREELANCERS & WHERE TO FIND THEM — The goal of this talk is to help you navigate Europe’s vast freelance economy like a pro. Whether you’re an independent professional eager to approach foreign freelancers to (net)work with or a business owner looking for rare talents, you will get new insights and useful guidelines rooted in broad market research. This talk may also open up some new horizons for you by exploring a curious paradox: Why is freelancing constantly changing and yet, deep down in its business core, it has remained as conservative as ever?