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BriteStart

The first year of freelancing is the hardest. It's easier when you have help.

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Give your freelancing career a bright start!

BriteStart is a community where experienced, career freelancers share their experience and resources with a new generation of solo business owners to support them through their first year and beyond.

Whether you are a solopreneur, freelance professional, independent consultant, a fractional leader or building a side business, the first year is the hardest! From practicalities of setting up and running a business, to finding customers, building a brand, discovering new tools and balancing work and life, starting your own business is hard! But it is also liberating. Through BriteStart you get:

Exclusive Content - Every month, we host dedicated webinars with special guests on topics that matter to your success as a freelancer.

Training Courses - Developed by our senior community members and partners.

Member Profiles - Member profiles to allow identification and direct engagement with potential mentors, partners and for networking.

Premium Events - Exclusive real-world or online networking and learning events.

Work Opportunities - Premium members can access job postings and requests by partners and members.

Special Offers - Discounts, access and offers from community partners and sponsors.

Sign up today and get free community and event access and one month free of premium access.

Outcomes

  • Gain confidence in your business
  • Learn new skills to help your business
  • Build your professional network
  • Gain access to training, resources and special deals

What's included?

  • Networking Events

    Get access to virtual and real-world events that promote exchange of knowledge where experienced freelancers impart wisdom that can help others getting started.

  • Training and Learning

    Community created learning modules across topics including: - Thriving in the First Year - Commercializing the Business - Market positioning and differentiation - New tools, technologies and resources

  • Mentorship

    Opportunities to connect and match with professional coaches and informal mentors that can give you personalized insight and advice.

  • Paid work opportunities

    Through the community and our job board, there are opportunities to collaborate on limited paid client work.

Who is this for?

  • Solopreneurs
  • Freelancers
  • Small business owners
  • Fractional leaders
  • Flexible workers

About the creator

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Jamie Read

Champion of freelancers and solo business owners

With global experience building award-winning marketing teams and campaigns in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Jamie launched BriteBirch Collective, a global network of creative consultants delivering bespoke teams and services for clients looking...