FAQ

After our intakes, in which we make sure we know exactly what kind of challenge and company would match your personality and skills, we introduce you to a client that fits you. When they’ve accepted, we let them interview you themselves, either face-to-face or via teams. If all goes well and both you and the client feel good about working together, your contract proposal awaits! If the introduction left one of you unconvinced, we let all parties know and schedule new appointments with other clients.

First, we want to have an extensive conversation with you so we’re sure who we’re looking for. When those intakes are done, we find potential candidates and screen them according to your needs. As soon as we find someone who we think could be the perfect match, we introduce them to you. If you agree, we set up an interview in which you can talk to the freelancer yourself. Not convinced? No problem, we’ll continue the process and look for someone else. Completely persuaded? Great! We’ll draw up the paperwork and make sure all parties can sign a contract. Let’s get that consultant up-and-running at your firm!

All over Belgium: Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Louvain, Bruges, Malines … You name it!

We make sure all payments have been made within thirty days.

We’re very sorry to hear if a match wasn’t as made in heaven as we had thought. When any of both parties isn’t satisfied with the fit, we come in and talk things through in order to check if we can rectify the situation. If that isn’t the case we go on the hunt for another challenge for the freelancer, and for another consultant for the client.

Ideally, you should be able to survive for a month or two without a project. Consult with an accountant to know more about your specific financial situation, and how much it requires you to set aside. We recommend this because freelancers often deal with unexpected variables, such as projects that are terminated sooner than expected. A buffer provides you with peace of mind when that happens that you’ve got your bases covered. Less stress is better for everyone, right? Oh, and it also gives you more freedom in picking projects that you actually like instead of projects you don’t love but have to take on, just to earn some money.  

That depends on various elements, such as your experience, project and much more. Addon can help you setting your rate and negotiating your fee if you don’t feel comfortable doing that yourself or fear you won’t get enough out of it on your own. Consult your accountant to know what you need, minimum, to live comfortably. Keep in mind, to avoid disappointment, that the economy is dynamic and sometimes even volatile.

However, addon will always stand up for you and make sure you get a dignified compensation for your work. Again, we recommend you consult with your accountant. (S)He will help you form a realistic picture of the minimum wage you need to live comfortably and achieve your financial goals.

You start by checking with your accountant what your options are. Do you have enough experience, what would your costs be, how much do you have to earn to make a living, and so on. If the accountant says that it would be interesting, financially, to start freelancing, you best get in touch with recruiters. They’ve got insights that you don’t have (yet) and can find you some excellent projects that would suit you best. Don’t forget to network. Both online platforms and local events can get you in touch with potential clients and fellow freelancers.

If anything, it’s important to take things step by step, so you’re well-informed and prepared for your new, professional journey. Becoming a freelancer requires careful planning and research, but if you do it right, it opens a whole new world of amazing opportunities.  

With freelancing comes freedom and flexibility, as well as certain risks, unfortunately. Basically, you don’t rely on an employer anymore. That means that your income, projects, and much more can vary. You have to make sure you have a clear overview of your costs and income and have some money on the side in case a project falls through. Being put ‘on the bench’ on someone’s payroll is less invasive than when you have to pay for it yourself, obviously. Furthermore, you’re responsible for yourself and for your business. With that, come specific obligations, like insurance fees, accounting, taxes and so on. You’re required to be organised and disciplined. You won’t get paid vacation or someone covering your sick leave. That’s all on you.   

In all honesty, there are a few risks to take into consideration. That is why we emphasize being aware of them and being prepared. Having a financial buffer, building a solid network and carefully managing your finances are the key to success. If you can do that and have a mature mindset, freelancing can be wonderful. And don’t forget: addon can help you with everything we’ve just listed.   

This depends on the project, but mostly the client offers you at least some days a week to work remote. If this is essential to you, it is something you should make clear when negotiating your contract; another reason to leave things up to experts, like us. We can make sure you get those days and that a client doesn’t suddenly go back on their offer. It’s important that you and the client are on the same page before you start working for them. Bear in mind that some find freelancing a lonely business as it is. If you work remote, on top of that, you might feel isolated. Of course, it’s up to you to decide.

In summary, it’s certainly a viable option, but you have to communicate things openly with the client and make sure every agreement is written up in your contract. If you need help from professionals to check this, do it sooner rather than later.  

Like most things, this also depends on different factors, such as the type of project, the nature of your collaboration with the client, local legislation, and specific agreements in your contract. We deem it crucial to include the notice period in the contract, to avoid confusion, misunderstandings and, consequently, unpleasant surprises. It also gives you the time that is necessary to make arrangements for a new project while ending your current one in style. In some branches (and for certain assignments) the notice period could well be shorter than for others, so don’t worry; that’s normal. As long as everyone knows the deal and has realistic expectations.  

At addon, we usually work with a notice period of one month, but again: it can vary.