I have been a freelancer/contractor in the events industry for 2 years now and I would like to share a few findings and tips.
There's always the same concern - what if I don't find a client? Well, I look at all those giant tech companies laying people off left and right and it made me think we are not that different. So why risk it and get hired by someone who didn't even know what they are hiring you for when you can get hired by someone who has a budget and a specific project for you? And here's the best part - you actually get to choose your next client 😉
Check out my 6 reasons to hire a freelancer vs hiring a full-timer aka wasting time and money:
𝟷. A freelancer has broader experience. They work with different industries and are exposed to different kinds of events, from large conferences to SKOs, virtually and in person. They pick up all kinds of event marketing tactics and strategies and hone more skills.
𝟸. The hiring process is very fast and easy. It usually takes only 1-2 interviews to understand if the person fits your current needs. The freelancers have contract templates and know exactly what their responsibilities will be.
𝟹. Less $$ vs an FT employee. You hire people for a specific project and can negotiate the rate and needs. You only pay for what is required to be covered and executed. Work around your budget.
𝟺. Flexible hours. Freelancers are usually available at any time and work OT and weekends prior to events.
𝟻. Freelancers work remotely. No need to find a seat in the office or pay for daily transportation; they are not going to be late for your team call:)
𝟼. The beauty of hiring a freelance is that there's an extensive network of professionals from different fields. They can bring any third-party vendor on board and take all the hassle off your plate (event platform configuration, faster payment processes and more).
A few examples of what A Star Events has done in the past few years:
✅ we connected our clients with great video streaming companies such as Parasol Video and event.video
✅ we found video editors to help with minor tweaks
✅ we researched, recommended, and configured multiple event platforms such as Accelevents, Bizzabo, Brella to name a few
✅ we started working with talented tech writers in the cloud industry such as IOD (iamondemand)
✅ we integrated Facebook/sms bots by MobileMonkey to increase the turnout at the events and flawless customer service
✅ go viral using referral marketing with tools like EarlyParrot
This is just a fraction of what we can offer. And this year, I'm happy to announce we are adding extensive data analytics services. We will be able to read and interpret your data so you can leverage your marketing and sales channels.
Let's connect and tailor your perfect event!
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