What Surprised Me Most After 15 Years Supporting Freelancers in Germany The things nobody really tells you about building a freelance business abroad, but almost everyone experiences eventually When I started working with expats who wanted to build freelance businesses in Germany, I expected a lot of questions about bureaucracy. […]
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When Are You Actually Ready to Start Freelancing in Germany? The question most expats ask too late – and how to know if the timing is right for you Every week, I speak with expats who want to become freelancers in Germany. Some are excited and ready to start immediately. […]
The 3 Patterns I See in Almost Every Freelancer’s First Year in Germany And What Actually Helps Starting a freelance business in Germany often looks exciting from the outside. You register your business, design a website, maybe even land your first client quickly. It feels like momentum. But after working with […]
The Questions That Change Everything A while ago, a client came to me feeling pretty confident. They had done their homework. Researched online. Asked Google. Even used AI to double-check decisions. On paper, everything looked fine. But during our conversation, something became clear very quickly:They had answers, but to the wrong […]
What 15 Years in Business Taught Me About Supporting Expat Freelancers in Germany Are you thinking about starting a freelance business in Germany? Whether you’re already here or planning your move, freelancing in Germany can be full of opportunity – but also full of confusion. Over the past years, I’ve […]
Top 5 Business Assumptions Expats Make in Germany (And Why They’re Costly) Why Assumptions Are Your Enemy When Starting or Running a Business Abroad Starting or running a business as an expat in a new country is an exciting challenge. But it’s also a journey full of complexity. Many expats […]
YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR WAY: Master the Essentials for Thriving in Germany Event Recap and Stay Connected! Thank you to everyone who joined us for YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR WAY: Master the Essentials for Thriving in Germany! This incredible event was filled with actionable advice, strategic insights, and meaningful connections. It was […]
How to Successfully Freelance in Germany: Transforming Your Path to Success Venturing into freelancing in Germany was an exhilarating yet challenging experience. Although I started my freelance career here, I also spent a significant amount of time working abroad on a major project. This period exposed me to language barriers, […]
Market Trends for Freelancers: What’s Hot in Germany Ready to dive into the hottest trends shaping the freelance scene in Germany right now? Whether you’re already hustling in Deutschland or planning to take your freelance game to the next level here, buckle up for the latest insights tailored just for […]
Breaking Language Barriers: Thriving as a Freelancer in Germany Without Fluent German Are you considering freelancing in Germany but hesitant because you’re not fluent in German? Don’t let language barriers hold you back from pursuing your dreams. In this article, we’ll explore how you can thrive as a freelancer in […]