
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
The Magic Email That Will Grow Your Practice or Find You a Job: Meeting Recap
It’s about 130 words long. It is polite, respectful, and unassuming. Don’t be fooled by this, though. It is the most important email you will send if you are looking for clients or looking for work. It is the Magic Email. Brian Massey presented the Champion Strategy...
Networking: Meeting Recap
Scott Ingram, Founder and CEO of NetworkInAustin.com, was on hand to talk with Freelance Austin members and guests about the importance of "old school" networking. Yes, high tech and social media are here to stay, but so is talking face to face with potential clients...
Tax Time Doesn’t Have to Mean Panic Time: Meeting Recap
Although when Freelance Austin met on April 8, the federal tax filing deadline was just a week away, there were still some tax moves self-employed filers could have made. Tax guru Kay Bell, author of The Truth About Paying Fewer Taxes (FT Press) and keeper of two tax...