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
Power Pointless – Interactive Strategies for Presentations: Meeting Recap
Freelancers can gain a lot of traction in promoting themselves as experts in their fields by speaking, presenting, and training. But many presenters, especially new ones, tend to be reluctant to let go of PowerPoint and rely on themselves and their audience to keep a...
Join Freelance Austin For PowerPointless: Interactive Presentation Strategies
Freelancers can promote themselves as experts in their fields by speaking, presenting, and training, although oftentimes speakers tend to be reluctant to let go of PowerPoint and rely on themselves and their audience to keep a group engaged. The key is to give the...
How to Connect With Clients and Prospects to Stay Top of Mind: Meeting Recap
With summer approaching, how can you stay top of mind with your clients between projects and erratic schedules? Steve Harper, speaker, business strategist and author of The Ripple Effect, spoke at our June 2012 Freelance Austin meeting about new ways to manage...