by Ginny Murphy | May 14, 2014 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, Resources
They want a proposal and estimate. Tomorrow! How do you target what they need, versus what they say they want; get it in writing and put a price on it — without staying up all night? Vicki McCullough gave us the scoop on how to make it happen. Vicki develops proposals...
by Ginny Murphy | Aug 14, 2013 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, Resources
Have you considered exploring international markets for your services? In August, we were joined City of Austin Economic Development Specialist Natalie Betts for a conversation about our city as a hub for international trade. What’s the strategy to attract...
by Ginny Murphy | Apr 10, 2013 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, Resources
Do you know what to charge for the services you provide? Should you charge by the hour, or by the project? When was the last time you raised your prices? Do you ever get tempted to drop your prices to get the job, even when you know you’re worth more? Freelance...
by Ginny Murphy | Oct 12, 2011 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Meeting Recaps, Resources
Navigating the City of Austin’s certification programs for minority and women-owned businesses can be intimidating, but it can also lead to valuable contracting opportunities for city projects. Elton Price from the City of Austin’s Small & Minority...
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...
