THE DEFINITION OF FREELANCER
free·lanc·er: (noun.) an individual with skills for hire by time, task, or contract, without the commitment of employment to any one company or client. See also: Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Independent Professional, and Gig Worker
The Texas Freelance Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2015. Its mission is to help freelancers start, grow, and run their business successfully through education, networking, benefits, and access to jobs and affordable health insurance.
Email: admin@texasfreelance.org
Official Website: www.texasfreelance.org
Whether you’re in the start-up phase of your freelance business, have a side hustle, or you’re a full-time freelance business owner, The Freelance Association can help. We’re in the thick of it with you, so we understand the hurdles you’re facing.
We were founded by a group of passionate freelancers dedicated to helping others jump start, grow, and run a business successfully.
We focus on three core strategies:
COMMUNITY
FIRST AND FOREMOST
Freelance business owners come from all backgrounds and experiences and work in all industries. We have a robust community of people just like you. These folks are willing to share, encourage, commiserate, and offer advice on just about any topic.
PROGRAMMING
FORMAL & PEER SUPPORT
Industry exports are the core of our member programming. As specialists in their industry, they will share their time and talent with you in the form of webinars, in-person seminars, blog posts, white papers, online courses, podcasts, and e-books.
BENEFITS
PROGRAMS AND DISCOUNTS
Being a freelance business owner can be scary. You’re walking a tightrope without a net. We connect you with health insurance options, co-working, negotiated service discounts, hardware & software deals, office supply resources, printing, shipping, and much more. Our team always welcomes suggestions for how to support our tribe.