
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
Being a Margaret Mead for Your Freelance Business: Meeting Recap
One of the keys to building a thriving freelance practice is delivering an experience that meets the needs of your clients. At the October 2010 Freelance Austin monthly meeting, Chris Bailey introduced some of the basic tools that anthropologists use to understand...
On your mark, get set…trademark:Meeting Recap
Are you or a client contemplating a trademark or copyright for a product? Unsure if you have permission to use a "creative commons" image on Flickr? Or are you considering becoming an LLC? Austin business attorney Anthony Choueifati of The Choueifati Law Firm, PLLC...
Being Creative and Creating Cash Flow: Meeting Recap
As freelancers, we all know the deal: Keep marketing yourself, keep working, keep pitching, or the bank account dries up. Get sick, go on vacation, get too busy to market yourself, and your future business suffers. One possible solution is to start creating product...