Austin’s Source for Freelance and Contract Communicators
By the year 2027, freelancers are projected to make up the majority of the workforce in the United States, with 50.9% of the working population. In fact, at the recent growth rate, it was estimated that 67.6 million Americans would be freelancing by the end of 2021. That’s 42% of the American workforce! How can you tap into this powerhouse of talent? Congratulations! You just did. Freelance Austin, a group within Women Communicators of Austin, is a top source of writers, editors, graphic designers, web designers, voice talent, public relations and marketing consultants, business coaches, photographers, and other creative, independent communications professionals in the Austin area — since 1995.
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Join Women Communicators of Austin to access Freelance Austin benefits! Freelance Austin is the longest-running nonprofit network of independent communications professionals in Austin. Freelance Austin members benefit from monthly meetings, networking opportunities, job referrals, and strong camaraderie — everything a freelancer needs to solve the many challenges of thriving as a solo entrepreneur. Get to know us better! Join us for an event for networking or professional development.
Freelance Austin Blog
Pricing Your Services Correctly: Meeting Recap
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 Austin...
2013 Social Media Predictions:meeting Recap
Kristen Sussman (AKA Head Soothsayer) will lead us as we take a collective look into our crystal balls & imagine what is on the horizon this year for the social landscape in 2013. Digital, mobile, local/global, marketing, PR…where is it all going and how can you...
Get Yourself, Your Workspace and Your Business Organized for 2013: Meeting Recap
Is your new year’s resolution to get organized? Do you make the same new year’s resolution every year? Do your deadlines sneak up on you? Are you tired of spending so much time on social media and email that you feel like you’re not getting any real work done?...