by Ginny Murphy | Aug 10, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps
It’s not uncommon for a business to find itself in trouble even when times are good. How you navigate to get back on course can make the difference between weathering the storm or finding yourself in a sinking ship. Mark Stacey is a veteran business advisor...
by Ginny Murphy | Jul 11, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps
Whether you’re just starting out, need funding or want to sharpen your strategy and position in the market, a business plan is an essential first step. As entrepreneurs, we often overlook the importance of a business plan, but it can provide a critical roadmap...
by Ginny Murphy | Jun 8, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps
In a repeat performance, Austin freelancer Jennifer Cunningham uses blogs, Twitter and other social media tools to help her stand out as a freelancer. She shared with members of Freelance Austin her approach to using social media in her career. Jennifer writers on her...
by Ginny Murphy | May 11, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, Resources
Are you one of the millions of people who use LinkedIn? Are you one of the millions of people who do not use LinkedIn? Either way, you’re probably missing out on a bunch of business opportunities. Social media specialist Sheila Scarborough gave Freelance Austin...
by Ginny Murphy | Apr 13, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, Pricing, Resources
It’s a question freelancers often ask themselves. How do you decide how much your time and talent is worth? And how do you decide what rates you should charge? At the April 2011 meeting of Freelance Austin, these three successful freelancers helped to answer...
by Ginny Murphy | Mar 9, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, taxes
Carianne “Cari” Weston, a CPA in Austin, and came to Freelance Austin to give tips to freelancers about how they can better handle their taxes. Cari has more than 15 years of experience in tax, accounting services and small business consulting. Her experience covers a...
