Newcastle D365PPUG - March 2026

18:15pm- Welcome, networking, and introductions

18:30pm-Extra Life, Next Level: how Freelancing can maximise your income AND your work-life balance
Speaker: Sarah Jones and Franco Musso
Join Power Pages freelancer Franco Musso and Power Platform career coach Sarah Jones for a practical session on building a successful freelance career.
Franco will share how he built a global client base and strong personal brand without cold outreach, along with strategies for protecting your time while increasing productivity, income and freedom.
Sarah will cover how to communicate your value, attract clients, and the practical steps needed to prepare for taking the freelance leap.
Together, they’ll walk through the fundamentals of freelancing, how to develop or refine your niche, and how to build the tools and assets that free up your time.
If you want a business that supports the life you want - working from anywhere, choosing when and how you work, this session is for you.

19:15pm- Break, food and networking

19:30pm- TBC
Speaker: TBC

20:00+ : Close and Drinks Social