
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
Austin Business Journal Tips for Freelancers: Meeting Recap
Tony Quesada, Managing Editor of the Austin Business Journal (ABJ), will talk about ABJ and the kinds of articles they typically outsource, including do’s and don’ts for those who wish to write for them. Tony has been a reporter and editor at four newspapers in...
Tax Tips for Freelancers and Small Businesses: Meeting Recap
Those W-9s have arrived and it's time to hunker down. Yes, it's tax time year-round for the freelancer, but that very special day, April 15, loomed before us at this meeting. Freelance Austin's guest speaker, Cari Weston, CPA, guided us through what not to do...
Freelance Austin Mini Job Fair for Nonprofits & Freelancers
Fifteen Freelance Austin members got to meet and mingle with nonprofits in need of a professional to help with projects in graphic design, writing, marketing and communications, outreach and more. More than just networking, this event had the potential to land them a...