by Margaret Stenz | Sep 21, 2018 | Event, Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips, Meeting Recaps
We all have different reasons for entering into the freelance world. Maybe you want to spend more time at home with your kids. Maybe you started a business to follow your passion. Perhaps you love working in your pajamas. Or you hate horrible bosses and uncomfortable...
by Kay Dee | Sep 14, 2018 | Austin, Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
In a world where freelancers can run entire businesses from our laptops and order lunch from our phones, there is still an inherent human value in connecting with other people face-to-face. Studies have shown that people with strong social ties tend to live longer,...
by Krissy Teegerstrom | Aug 24, 2018 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
Pricing can be a tough conversation for freelancers in any context, but especially when it comes to working with friends. After six years of working for myself, here’s what I’ve learned about offering “friend discounts.” I work under the name Featherweight Studio and...
by Kristen Hicks | Aug 3, 2018 | Faces of Freelance Austin, Freelance Austin Blog
Faces of Freelance Austin is a monthly feature to get to know one of our many members just a little bit better. For this month’s installment, we check in with Amy Gelfand, Website Chair of Freelance Austin. Want to nominate a member to be interviewed for this feature?...
by Cloe Matheson | Jul 27, 2018 | Freelance Austin Blog, Freelance Tips
Being able to work at home has changed many people’s lives. However, keeping focused on your work can be difficult when you’re surrounded by so many things that you love and enjoy. Here are our top tips for minimizing distractions when you work at home: Have a...
