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 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...
by Emily Morris | Jan 23, 2016 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
If you currently own a business, or have ever thought about going down that road, intellectual property is an important issue to consider. Even for those who plan to stick with freelancing rather than build your business into something larger, you need to be aware of...
by Kristen Hicks | Jan 15, 2016 | Austin, Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
If you live in Austin, you’ve probably noticed a trend in the past few years. Any time you’re talking with other Austinites, conversations increasingly find their way to one or both of two common subjects: Austin’s traffic Austin’s real estate market The two subjects...
