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    About three times month, SENSE sends out notices about upcoming events, society business, and important news from the industry. Members can also access past occasional mails via the website.

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    The society hosts workshops about 3-6 times a year that are open to both members and the public. Some of these are in person, while others are in the form of webinars. Some workshops are interactive, while others feature a guest speaker.

    An established tradition in SENSE is our annual summer social and our annual winter dinner. At these two events, members may bring their partners or a guest. The summer social is usually some kind of touristy outing. The winter dinner may be a formal sit-down or an informal buffet dinner.

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    Potential clients can use the SENSE freelance register to find suitable freelance translators, editors, interpreters, copywriters, etc. etc. from among SENSE members. The register is right there on SENSE’s public website. Any member of SENSE may join the freelance register for no extra charge.

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    The society has had a monthly newsletter pretty much since the beginning in 1992. Most of these newsletters have been preserved and can be viewed by members via the website. This is a very interesting way of getting to know the society and its members, or to get new ideas from past events and activities.

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Webinar: ‘How to market your freelance business’ by Sarah Townsend

From 15 May 2024 19:30 CEST until 15 May 2024 20:30 CEST
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‘How to market your freelance business’ by Sarah Townsend

Finding new clients is one of the toughest challenges for any freelancer – but without clients, you have no business. If the thought of selling your services makes you cringe, this practical webinar is for you. Learn smart skills to help you show up online and become irresistible to new clients.

Sarah says:

When I started my business, there was no social media – there was barely any internet! In those days, marketing involved advertising in the local paper, sending a mailshot or cold calling. Today, you’re spoilt for choice. But with choice comes overwhelm. With all the options out there, where do you start?

 

The tips and advice in this webinar will help you get your business noticed – without sapping too much of your time, energy or cash.

Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Location: Zoom (we’ll send you the link beforehand)
Cost: SENSE members pay just €20 (make sure you’re logged in first!)

Tickets for non-members are €40. Tickets for SENSE’s sister societies are €30 – please enter the discount code when you register for this event.

Please note: this meeting will not be recorded.

About the speaker2022 Sarah Townsend low res headshot

Sarah Townsend has been a freelance copywriter for over 20 years, helping businesses stand out using the power of words.

She wrote the books ‘Survival Skills for Freelancers’ and ‘The Little Book of Confusables’, has presented at dozens of conferences and events, and regularly shares her advice for freelancers on podcasts.

LinkedIn: sarahtownsendeditorial
Interview: mightier-than.com – Copywriter Stories
Listen to some of Sarah’s podcasts here.
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