by Emily Morris | Mar 15, 2016 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
Have you ever wondered whether you should apply for a copyright? What does a copyright cover? How do you go about getting one? If you’ve ever pondered these questions, the following description of copyright functions and how they apply to freelancers may provide...
by Karen Aroian | Mar 7, 2016 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
It’s simply smart business as solopreneurs to devote our most productive hours to client projects. That’s why we don’t book appointments during our A-time. However, sometimes we watch our non-billable hours evaporate as the time we spend on client work extends into...
by Ryan Sheehy | Feb 26, 2016 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips, Meeting Recaps
For years, I’ve pondered writing a book. Now that I’m launching a speaking career next month at SXSW Interactive, I decided now was the time to hunker down and do it. Since writing a book is my No. 1 goal for 2016, I was intrigued to receive an email about...
by LeAnn Pashina | Feb 17, 2016 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
Is the first impression really that important? I am sure you have heard the phrase “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression” several times, most likely recited it yourself. Yet, just because we hear it often doesn’t mean we should ignore it. Research...
by LuAnn Glowacz | Feb 5, 2016 | Faces of Freelance Austin, Freelance Austin Blog
Faces of Freelance Austin is a monthly feature to get to know one of our many members just a little bit better. For our fifth installment, we check in with the woman who keeps us in line while online: our Blog Editor, Kristen Hicks. Want to nominate a member to be...
by Jennifer Modesett | Jan 29, 2016 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips, Meeting Recaps
Freelance Austin kicked off the New Year with a January meeting full of helpful advice on how to keep a clear business focus. Solution: Write a ONE PAGE business plan. In her laugh-out-loud presentation, long-time WCA mentor Sheila Scarborough took the angst out of...
