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
Riding off into the Sunset for Freelancers
For me—perhaps because I’m living in Texas now—the idea of being a freelancer evokes images of the Wild, Wild West: lonesome cowgirls (and boys) riding their faithful steeds across the rugged terrain, leaving the time clock behind to forge their own destinies,...
City of Austin Contracts: What You Need To Know as a Woman or Minority-Owned Business: Meeting Recap
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 Business...
The Power of the Latina
By Rosemary Guzman Hook When Juan Tornoe of Cultural Strategies and author of the blog, Hispanic Trending, spoke to the Freelance Austin group at the September meeting, I had not expected my inner Latina to emerge. But come forth she did in her own lame Latina kind of...