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Are you a freelancer who wants to tap into the huge market of government contracts? Do you want to learn how to find and win them from the experts? If so, you should check out the recording of our first CFG Experts Panel of 2024: Find and Win Government Contracts. In the video of the event, you will get to hear from three expert CFG panelists who have successfully secured Government of Canada contracts. They shared their insights, tips, and tricks on how to navigate the government contracting system to your advantage. The focus was on helping you learn how the system works, how to make it work for you, and whether this is the kind of client you really want. If you attended the live event, you automatically access to watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/er8RUUrg And if you didn't attend, you can still purchase access to the recording from our online store: https://lnkd.in/eWpGizRa #CFG #freelancers #government #contracts #panel

24for24 is a heart project. Ilka and I are volunteering our time to make these projects happen, but we need support - cash or in-kind - to cover the material costs of each the projects. Our aim is to support people and organisations who are working to create a better future in different ways - and also to inspire others to take action to support positive change in the world. Tomorrow, we will have completed seven projects and one more is fully funded and in progress. We are enormously grateful to all the people and organisations who have contributed to make these projects possible. That said, there are still more exciting projects to complete. I am particularly keen to finalise: *The Day Hike with Youth; *The Self-defense workshop with Young Women in Mautse, Eastern Free State (Project 3). The hardest part is done - we have a Sotho-speaking black belt willing to run the workshop - but we need to cover the costs of his transport & accommodation and the venue hire and catering for the workshop; *The Local Clothing Fair (Project 20), and opportunity to showcase local streetwear designers; *Jazz for Youth (Project 23); and *Envisioning the Future (Project 21), a project enabling young people to make short social media videos sharing their vision of a future South Africa and how we might get there. We need your help to make these happen. There are many ways to do this; *If you know of people, organisations and communities that would be interested in supporting one these projects, please connect us with them. Any and all ideas are welcome. Please tag them here or message me with their details and we will reach out. *If you have contacts on radio or in the media who might be willing to write an article on this project, please reach out to them. *Please share this post. I know there are many people who will support this work; please help us to reach them. https://24for24.org.za/

Great article with some ideas on how to build your team and some of the learns Reece has had over the years in business. #srbwealth #business #entrepreneur #legacy

Flicking through my phone this evening, and this made me chuckle. At the brilliant Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) Forum a few weeks back, the industry were asked in one word what they would like to see from the new government, and then the magic happened! 😂 That defining moment, when you realise that the brand name you chose for your business is exactly what people want! #freeadvertising #proudmoment #result

Borrow this 3 step framework to double your business without charging less! Attention #eventprofs (especially freelancers), if you keep losing business to someone that offers cheaper prices, try the script below on your next 3 calls and tell me how it went for you. Kick-off the conversation with this: 1. I'll probably be the highest quote you'll see. You should probably speak with other X about your event/project to see if you can find what you need. 2. Before I let you go, here's what you should ask and find out in order to get a good sense they can deliver for you, sometimes they drop the ball: (you're the expert here, share the top: 1. warning sign 2. warning sign 3. warning sign they need to be aware of) 3. Call me, only if you don't find what you need. We can explore how we might be able to help then. Have a lovely day! Keep in mind: don't argue, don't justify, don't try to convince. Serve, be generous, and let some of them find their way back to you. Try it 2-3 times and let me know how it goes. On a side note, what do you think this communicates to the potential client about you and your business?

It’s humbling to know there are more and more people doing some of this critical work that is so key to transforming the way we live, work and organise over the coming years. If you’re one of those people who feels called to work more in the ‘endings’ space or you’ve been working alone doing this work - then this session might be for you. Shifting the practice around this is going to take many people and a whole host of wild and wonderful skills to change the way we think about this taboo topic.

New York State just changed the rules when engaging independent contractors. The Freelance Isn't Free Act requires a written agreement with any independent contractor engaged to perform $800 or more dollars in services in New York State. SCI clients can get the help they need to understand any legislation effecting their business and help you stay compliant. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐂𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬❗

So chuffed with my new business cards I received in the post today. Next on the to-do list is going out and meeting the amazing business owners and freelancers in #Norfolk If you know of any good events, let me know! Thank you @bananaprint the quality is outstanding! #norfolkbusinessowner #virtualassistantsupport #norfolkwomeninbusiness #NorfolkSmallBusinesses #OnlineAdminSupport #northnorfolk #norfolkfreelance #norfolkindependentbusiness Edit All reactions: 2 2

Are you a freelancer who wants to tap into the huge market of government contracts? Do you want to learn how to find and win them from the experts? If so, you should join us for our first CFG Experts Panel of 2024: Find and Win Government Contracts. On January 10, 2024, at 6 pm ET, you will get to hear from three expert CFG panelists who have successfully secured Government of Canada contracts. They will share their insights, tips, and tricks on how to navigate the government contracting system to your advantage. We are also waiting for confirmation from a fourth panelist who works in government contracting, and can give us the insider’s perspective on what the government is looking for. This is a timely event, as the government’s fiscal year end is approaching, and many departments have budgets to spend or lose. You will learn how the system works, how to make it work for you, and whether this is the kind of client you really want. This event is also eligible for CFG Events Rewards, so don’t miss this chance to get discounts on future events. Regsiter for the event here: https://lnkd.in/ecEf-k4v Don't delay - registration closes at 12 PM ET on the day of the event #CFG #freelancers #government #contracts #panel

I'm taking a pause on my group programme Lasting Impact and so am offering a super reduced price for anyone who'd like to join us. If you identify with any of the following, you would be the absolute perfect fit for Lasting Impact: - You need to have an existing network / sector that you already work in (either in employment or as a freelancer). - You need to have a service that you want to sell (facilitation, training, consultancy, coaching etc). - You need to want to make a positive difference in the world. - You need to be willing to talk about money and the logistics of running a business. - You need at least 3 hours a week from November 2023 to March 2024 to work on your business. Lasting Impact is for freelancers who want to work on their business, creating a positive impact in a way that is financially and emotionally sustainable. During our time together, I'll show you how to structure your thinking and planning, articulate your vision and a growing awareness of what strengths you can lean on. And if you're not sure what to focus on, I can help you figure that out too! To get the ball rolling, send me a message and let's chat!