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
Event Recap: Boost Your Financial Success with Profit First Accounting
If struggling to pay your quarterly taxes or playing catch up with bookkeeping are regular occurrences, you are not alone. For many freelancers, particularly those who identify as creative people, finance is simply not in their wheelhouse. Catherine Jewell, owner of...
Event Recap: Pivot Your Business Roundtable with Karen Baker
What if you could make more money doing the same work you do now, but with a couple of simple tweaks? That’s exactly what Karen Baker, a business coach with 25 years of experience under her belt, recommended during our June virtual meeting when she led a roundtable...
Event Recap: Marketing on a Shoestring
Did you miss our March meeting? Don’t worry, we have your back! Cindy Brummer, user experience designer and creative director for Standard Beagle, shared her recommendations for making the most of your marketing budget. And let me tell you, she didn’t pull any...