Magdalena Ziomek studied art history in Poland and project management in Germany. She defines herself a creative worker and a social entrepreneur. Since 2006 Magdalena Ziomek has invested her academic knowledge and her personal experience to develop effective, tailor-made solutions that empower people who strive with administrative, financial, social and cultural barriers while seeking to make a living and to pursue their professional projects. Magdalena Ziomek is founder, CEO and board member of the following organizations: non-profit association ‘agitPolska’ (with migrant communities, since 2006), non-profit association ‘Smart network of creative’ (with artists and creative professionals, since 2014), ‘Smart Coop’ (with freelance workers since 2015) and non-profit limited ‘Smart Bildungswerk’ (with freelancers from the training and educational field, since 2019).
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Learn how Smart’s innovative cooperative model empowers freelancers to enjoy the benefits of traditional employment while maintaining the flexibility of self-employment. Explore how this approach simplifies access to public health insurance and pension funds, enhancing your credibility with banks and institutions. Understand how membership can reduce administrative burdens, provide comprehensive insurance coverage, and offer a stable income through regular monthly salary payments. Whether you're seeking long-term residency, navigating challenges as a digital nomad, or simply want more time for your work and personal life, this workshop will show you new ways to master these challenges in Germany.
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