Kicking off today is Global Entrepreneurship Week – a week of local, national and global activities designed to connect enterprising young people and help them to explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

I’m playing my part in Global Entrepreneurship Week by getting involved in the Unleashing Ideas forum, a place for discussion of networking, business ideas, inspiring stories and all things entrepreneurship!

A List Apart has launched its first annual web design survey, with the aim of increasing knowledge about the web design profession. If you’re a web designer, developer or project manager; copywriter or editor; information architect or usability specialist, then take part in the survey here.

Only a few weeks old, FreelanceSwitch is already an excellent resource for anyone who’s working as a freelancer, or thinking about making this move. The site is well designed, well written and most importantly, carries relevant and useful information and advice. Topics covered so far include pitching and client decision-making styles, taking care of your internet persona and staying motivated.

The FreelanceSwitch team is promising new features in the coming weeks too, including forums, a jobs board and a directory of freelance resources. May will see the launch of the 2007 Global Freelance Survey, which will compile data from around the world on freelance rates and methods of work.

Thanks to Kate at GraphicDesignBar for the tip-off about this new site.