Freelancer Forum

LA Freelance Meetup 9/12:"PitchPerfect" with Special Guest Dyana Valentine

Colleen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:39:00 GMT

LA Freelance Meetup Group

Sunday September 12th 1 pm

"PitchPerfect" with Special Guest Dyana Valentine

What's your response when someone asks what you do? If you immediately get that deer-in-the-headlights sensation, this session is for you. Even if you think you've got your spiel in hand, this is your chance to refresh and reframe your pitch to make sure it's working as hard for you as it should. In this interactive session, Dyana Valentine will help you get your point across clearly and succinctly, without sacrificing your unique style. You'll have plenty of time to practice, so be sure to bring your ideas. Dyana will help you develop the perfect elevator speech or project pitch in no time.

About Dyana: Dyana is an instigational speaker and consultant who has developed a process to help self-starters self-finish: one project at a time. She has a master's degree from Antioch University and divides her time between grooming the next generation of community psychologists and schooling non-academics on how to move projects forward with grace and style. Her passion is helping people make and maintain the connections they need to grow themselves and their businesses, which she does via private consultations for individuals and institutions, as well as through her energetic workshops and talks. Visit her site at http://www.DyanaValentine.com

Please RSVP and be on time for this one - Dyana is starting promptly at 1:15 pm! Don't be late!

BYOW: Bring a snack or drink to share with the group if you can. No worries if you don't, but it is always appreciated!

Location: Blankspaces 5405 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.330.9505

Thank you to Blankspaces for the generous use of their space! Visit them and learn more about Co-Working space in LA www.blankspaces.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Freelancer Forum Radio September 7th - Learn all about International Freelancers Day Upcoming Online Conference

Colleen — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:31:00 GMT

Freelancer Forum Radio

Tuesday September 7th Live

Learn About the Upcoming

International Freelancers Day

Online Free Conference

Join Freelancer Forum host Colleen Rice Nelson as she interviews the Co-Founders of the International Freelancers Day Online Free Conference: Pete Savage, Ed Gandia and Steve Slaunwhite (also the authors of The Wealthy Freelancer). Join us live on air and call in to ask questions (646) 478-5671 or ask in the live chat room during the show. Learn what the online free conference is all about, and why you should attend "virtually". We will also learn all about the various guest speakers and how you can participate.

Freelancer Forum Radio Live
Tuesday September 7th 7:30 am PST / 10:30 am EST
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freelancer-forum

About International Freelancers Day: International Freelancers Day is a global initiative to celebrateindependent workers and the tremendous impact they have on our economicgrowth. The celebration will connect independent workers everywherethrough a free, two-day “online video” conference. This event isprojected to be the biggest ever free online conference exclusively forsolo professionals, featuring 24 high-profile speakers, including bestselling authors and industry thought leaders. More than 100,000 viewers and hundreds of local “meet-ups” and viewing parties are expected throughout the U.S. and around the world. To learn more, visit www.InternationalFreelancersDay.com

About The co-founders of InternationalFreelancersDay.com -- Steve Slaunwhite,Pete Savage and Ed Gandia -- are themselves long-time freelancers and are recognized experts in issues related to freelancing, the freelance market, making the transition into self-employment, and building a profitable and enjoyable solo business.

Steve Slaunwhite is a marketing speaker, author and coach, as well as being an award-winning expert on writing marketing copy that sells.Each year Steve teaches thousands of freelance professionals how to make more money and become more successful through his seminars andkeynotes. He draws on his extensive research and his own experience as a six-figure freelancer for more than 15 years.

Pete Savage is co-author of The Wealthy Freelancer (Alpha Books). He’s also an accomplished speaker, marketing consultant and coach. His insights have been published by MarketingProfs, EarlyToRise.com the Canadian Professional Sales Association, SixFigureJobs.com, in the World’s Best Kept Copywriting Secrets Vol. II and elsewhere.

Ed Gandia is a successful freelance copywriter, marketing consultant,speaker, coach and author. An expert on the topic of successfullytransitioning from employee to solo professional, he took his part-time freelance business from zero to a six-figure income in only 27 months —without sacrificing his paycheck or putting his family’s financial future at risk.

Ed has written copy for more than two-dozen clients in the high-tech industry. His advice and insights have been featured in publications such as DM News, AirTran’s Go magazine, The Writer and WhitePaperSource, among others.

AboutFreelancer Forum Internet Radio Show: Whether you call yourself a freelancer, 1099er, self employed, independent contractor or a consultant, Freelancer Forumis for you. It doesn't matter what you do, so long as you do it as a freelancer! The shows will contain discussions aimed at the self employed withtopics that are specific to the needs of the freelancer. From helpful taxinformation, to health insurance, to learning about organizations and events.Hosted by Colleen Rice Nelson, a self employed business woman who runs amultimedia consulting business - The Ultimate Answer (http://www.the-ultimate-answer.com ).Calling herself a "Multimedia Muse", Colleen seeks to provide usefulinformation to the self employed across the nation. Colleen is also theorganizer of The Los Angeles Freelance Meet Up group (http://www.meetup.com/LA-Freelance ) and maintains the event resource blog Freelancer Forum. Stay in touch on twitter @freelancerforum as well!

PACE LA Successful Selling and Sales MAnagement - Small Business August 26th

Colleen — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Successful Selling and Sales Management

How confident are you about your selling and closing? Come join our workshop and learn more about selling & sales management.

Thursday August 26, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sales Revival Strategies: A broad stroke approach to sales skills from Powerful First Impressions to Closing with Confidence.

During this session we'll help you create multiple mini-commercials, give you keys to coaching your non-sales team (sales support) to become a powerful new part of your revenue generation, consider closing business in a whole new way, and discuss the demand generation economy of 2010. From beginning to end, you'll get powerful information to help you grow your business and improve your lifestyle.

Presenter: Kerry Linda Martin-Moore, 3:17 Consulting Services

"I like the way Kerry looks at the customer relationship. She focuses on the customer's immediate needs while building the foundation for long-term mutual success. Customers respond well to Kerry." John P.

Where:

PACE Business Development Center
1055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 900B
Los Angeles, CA 90017
When:

Thursday August 26, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Register Now!

PACE LA Training & Workshops: Quickbooks, Payroll Taxes and Roundtables in August

Colleen — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:33:00 GMT

Quickbooks Training and Q&A session

Wed. August 18th 9-11am @ PACE BDC

A series of 4 different Quickbooks lessons that we offer on a rotating basis throughout 2010. This Wednesday is Quickbooks III: Tracking Time & Payroll / Customizing Forms & Writing Quickbook Letters.

Click here to RSVP

Federal & State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar

Thurs. August 19th 9am-3am @ PACE BDC

Hosted by the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in this seminar you will learn about:

California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting and payment requirements

Independent contractor reporting requirements

Electronic filing and payment requirements and options

Federal payroll reporting requirements: Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9 and alternative filing

Click here to RSVP

Roundtable: Answers to your business problems

Wed. August 25th 6:30-8:30pm @ PACE BDC

Unique opportunity to discuss many issues that face businesses on a day-to-day basis: profitability, promoting your business, increasing sales and lower overheads.

Moderator: Victor Green, an Englishman living in L.A. is a true entrepreneur. He has numerous businesses in many different industries and has great knowledge about what is needed to achieve success.

Click here to RSVP

PACE LA:Develop You Strategic Marketing Plan August 11th

Colleen — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:10:00 GMT

Here's your opportunity to increase your clients and sales!

Come join our workshop! Companies are asking what they can do to create an adequate amount of revenue to survive the recession. Dr. Revenue will walk you through some steps to build your own No Money Down Marketing Plan.

Topics include:

Writing a revised marketing plan and executing it

Uncovering your opportunities

Developing new terms and conditions for doing business

Promoting your company's major skills

Going back to lost customers

Click on the link below for more information and RSVP.

When:
Wednesday August 11, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Register Now !

Questions? Contact Midori at 213.989.3169 or mhartford@pacela.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our other services such as one-on-one counseling, micro-loans and credit workshops.

Sincerely,

Midori Hartford

PACE Business Development Center

mhartford@pacela.org

213.989.3169

Summer Mega Mixer - Thursday August 12th, 2010 - Networking Extravaganza!

Colleen — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:32:00 GMT

Summer Mega Mixer

LA Freelance Meet Up Group

August 12th, 2010

Studio City

This is gonna be HUGE!

Instead of our regular MeetUp for August - this opportunity came along that we couldn't pass up!

1Mega Mixer - For August! If you do anything this month - attend thisone! It will save you lots of time and money. Lots of networking groupsall in one place!

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Place: Bokado - 12345 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 91604

Joinentrepreneurs from across Los Angeles for a summer mixer that you won'twant to miss! It may be summer, but we know all your hard workingdedicated entrepreneurs out there are still burning the midnight oilthrough. So we're putting this mixer together with great groups fromacross Los Angeles to celebrate the summer, what we've accomplished thissummer, and ourselves!

This summer soiree will be a greatopportunity to make connections with entrepreneurs across all industriesand neighborhoods. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with memberssome of Los Angeles' most active entrepreneur, freelance, and smallbusiness organizations.

Come to mix, mingle, and munch! Bokadohas an excellent full menu that includes a robust wine list, tastytapas, and enticing entrees for you to choose from. Parking lot andmetered street parking are available.

Confirmed participating groups include:

Nohopreneurs
The Entrepreneur Connection™
Universal City/North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
START THAT BUSINESS!™ Organization
Katy Tafoya's Val Gal Dinner Group

...and more!

Special Thanks to:

Rebecca Quinn, Rebecca Quinn Business Solutions

Lelah Baker- Rabe, Professional Organizer

Cost: $10 per person*

RSVP Required at LA Freelance Meet Up Group

If you are a member of a group that is part of this Mega Mixer, please RSVP to only one group.

See You There!

Forming a Peer Advisory Board - PACE LA - July 29th

Colleen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:50:00 GMT

Forming a Business Peer Advisory Board

Do you find yourself spending time working IN your business, rather than working ON your business? An Advisory Board can be the answer. A Business Advisory Board is a powerful management tool that provide the support and accountability owners need in operating a business.
Learn the power & benefits of an Advisory Board.

Every entrepreneur should have his or her own advisory board. This free workshop will discuss the benefits to having a peer advisory board and will provide the opportunity to brainstorm and discuss real issues, solve problems, and learn from, and encourage other business owners like you. Witness the amazing power when many business owners in the same room at the same time focus on your business.

Register Here: http://www.pacelabdc.org/pgm-cal-details.inc.php?id=9831aeb1f039407c637d99cbf4169711

Cost Free!

Thursday July 29th 6-8pm Downtown LA, at PACE Business Development Center

Don't Use Twitter Twittlessly! How To Implement and Manage Social Media Outlets July 11th

Colleen — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:50:00 GMT

Los Angeles Freelance Meetup

Sunday July 11th 3 pm

Don't Use Twitter Twittlessly!

How To Implement and Manage Social Media Networks

Don't use Twitter twittlessly anddon't use Facebook blindly!

Join us and learn how toharness the unruly social media networking sites to your advantage andyour timetable. We have all jumped into the social media pool withoutknowing how to manage it or what to do once we got on. Well this meetupwill help you get your time back and you will learn...

How to effectively use social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Linked etc...)
How to effectively manage all of your accounts
How to create, implement and maintain your online marketing strategy

Don'twaste time anymore logging into every social media account separately.Come and learn some very useful tips and tools that will save yourselftime and create a more effective marketing campaign. You will walk awaywith a better understanding of the Big Picture, and how you can findyour place in this unruly world of the web.

You want to be foundwhere everyone is found, but you just don't know whether it's reallyeffective for your business. Come and learn strategies that will saveyou time, determine which networks fit with your target audience andgain control over your marketing strategy.

About thePresenter: Colleen Rice Nelson (The Ultimate Answer) Your organizer!I am a web developer that loves to create and expand small businessesonline web presence through creative collaboration. I have been teachingpeople about creating an online web presence for over ten years, andrecently I have found that people feel overwhelmed by the number ofusernames and logins they have to have. Well I created this seminar toanswer that question - how do you manage it! So I hope I can help youlearn to find your audience, reduce your wasted time, lower yourfrustration and really see a difference in your online marketingefforts. My website

When: Sunday July 11th at 3 pm

Where:Blankspaces http://www.blankspces.com www.blankspces.com 5405 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.330.9505

Cost: Free!

RSVP: It's Free to join the group, because we need your RSVP! Join Here!

About Blankspaces:Introducing BLANKSPACES, a modern,flexible workspace that inspires creativity, promotes occupationalfreedom, and builds collaborative communities. A place wherewell-designed form meets well-appointed function. Available by-the-day,monthly, or year-to-year.

Special Offer!http://www.blankspaces.com Starts at $75/mo for12 mos or $100/mo for 3 months.

About Los Angeles Freelance Meet Up Group: Is a networking and resource meet up for freelancers. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do it as a freelancer! Join us once a month for networking opportunities and special guest presentations just for freelancers, self employed or solopreneurs. Become a member today for free! www.Meetup.com/LA-Freelance

More Freelancer Resources: Check out www.freelancerforum.net blog for resources, information and events for freelancers. Check out the internet radio show www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Freelancer-Forum and listen to shows live or via podcast just for freelancers. Don't forget to followus onTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/freelancerforumWhere you get notified ofupcoming events, news and information just for freelancers, and smallbusiness.

PACE Women's Business Center's 3rd Annual Celebrating Women in Business June 29th Los Angeles

Colleen — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:20:00 GMT

PACE Women's Business Center's 3rd Annual
Celebrating Women in Business

WHO: All entrepreneurs and their family and friends, bank representatives, sponsors, politicians and everyone!

WHAT: Networking Reception, Awards Ceremony & Showcase of Women Owned Businesses

WHEN: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 / 5:30pm - 8:30pm

WHERE: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center / 135 North Grand Avenue 5th Floor, Los Angeles CA 90012

WHY: To recognize women entrepreneurs, bring them together to share & learn from each other's experinces, and create opportunities for networking. The event also includes an awards ceremony for the PACE Women's Business Center Equity Awards. The Equity Awards program provides women micro-entrepreneurs of low and moderate income who are in need of equity with access to capital and practical guidance to strengthen and grow their businesses.

RSVP: Fill in the form below and click submit to proceed to payment. Ticket price is $15 for one, and $20 for two - bring a friend, family or colleague!

INQUIRIES: Contact Midori at 213.989.3169 or mhartford@pacela.org

Details and Registration Click Here!

Website Basic Series: PACE LA - 3 Day Seminar Begins Tomorrow June 15th 9 am

Colleen — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Website Basics Series

Begins Tuesday June 15th

9 am - 11 am

Website Basics Series

This series is a set of 3 workshops for beginners and intermediate website builders and owners that want to create or improve their online presence. Whether you have a website currently, or you want to try to build one yourself - this is the workshop for you! In a unique 3 week - 3 day program you will learn the various options the will allow you to properly build a website yourself without knowing any coding or complicated programs, OR you will be able to hire someone to build it – but know what to ask, and what to look out for in the process. Participants who enroll in this series also receive one hour of consultation with a web consultant to discuss whatever issue they face in regards to their online presence.

Session 1: Planning Your Website June 15th
Learn what it takes to properly plan a website, what elements and assets you need to have before you build a website, how to choose your domain name, the basics of building a search engine friendly website. You will also be led through a questionnaire that will help you figure out what you want from a website. This is great if you want to revamp your site as well.

Session 2: Building Your Website June 22
Learn how to bring your elements together in building a website, what options (template, CMS, hiring a designer, DIY) are available to build a website and the reasons for each, how to select a hosting company based on your personal website needs. You will also be led through a website building tool available through a hosting company. I won't be teaching you any programming languages, instead I will be teaching you about what is available on the market currently and what the different options mean to you and your site.

Session 3: Marketing and Your Online Web Presence June 29

Learn what SEO is all about. Learn about social media and how to decide if it is right for you, how to market your website and create an online web presence, the importance of statistics and how to use them, and learn how to maintain your website regularly.

Plus a 1 Hour Consultation with Internet Specialist (and teacher) Colleen!

Dates Day & Time

6/15, 6/22, 6/29 Tuesdays; 9 am - 11am

Cost: $60.00 for all 3 sessions! This is an incredible steal for the amount and quality of information!

Register here at

www.PACELABDC.org Go to calendar to enroll today. Space is limited!

PACE LA: 213-353-9400 for questions about parking, registration and course details.

Location: PACE LA - Downtown LA - 1055 Wilshire Blvd. #900B, Los Angeles, Ca. 90017

About the Instructor:

Colleen Rice Nelson - The Ultimate Answer (http://www.T-U-A.com) is a self employed business woman who runs a multimedia consulting business helping her clients answer their questions about the worldwide web. Working with websites since 1996, Colleen has a passion for inspiring clients to get creative and think out of the box with their website marketing, while maintaining a practical and functional approach to their site design. You can have great looking website, but if you don't promote it, and no one can find you - what's the point? Creating a website that is search engine friendly is the backbone of a great website, not an afterthought.

You Have A Big Idea. But You're Not Doing Anything With It. Why? June 16th Free Teleclass with Samantha Bennett and Amy Alhars

Colleen — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:39:00 GMT

You Have A Big Idea. But You're Not Doing Anything With It. Why?

The "What's Your Big Idea?" Teleclass is one action-packed 75-minute call featuring guaranteed fear-blasting, procrastination-busting, all-hands-on-deck fun with Creativity Specialist Samantha Bennett and hosted by Master Coach Amy Ahlers.

(By the way I just saw Samantha Bennett speak at the 2010 Creative Freelancer Conference in Denver - She is a wonderful speaker - with a great sense of humor, relaxed style, very motivational and worth checking out! --Colleen)

Are you ready to move forward on YOUR Big Ideas?

Who: You and Samantha Bennett & Amy Ahlers

What: The "What's Your Big Idea?" Teleclass

When: Wednesday, June 16^th

11:45am-1pm Pacific Time

(that's 1:45pm-3pm Central Time and 2:45pm-4pm Eastern)

Cost: Free (note: your regular long-distance rates will apply)

Register Here! http://www.getitdoneteleclass.com/

Can't make the live call? You can have the recording for free. No problem.

In This 75-Minute Teleclass You Will Learn:

How To Conquer The Fear That Holds You Back
How To Make Sure NOW Is Really The Perfect Time
How To Access Your Deepest Wisdom To Solve Seemingly Insolvable Problems

"Take THAT procrastination! Just about finished my website tonight; just need to proofread it and have someone else do the same tomorrow! Hurray!....Yeah, this course is going to be good for me, I can already tell. Thanks for the support."

- Summer Johnson, Personal Trainer -

This class is free because I'm committed to helping you get your Big Ideas out of your genius-y brain and into the world - NOW.

"Samantha just sparkles and her warmth has a marvelous calming effect on all."

- Gayla Kraetsch Hartsough, filmmaker -

There are several reasons why we don't move forward on our Big Ideas.

Sometimes...we're afraid and need more courage.

Sometimes...we're stuck in old patterns and need a loving thwack on the head.

Sometimes...the timing hasn't been right.

This teleclass will help you define what's been holding you back, and get you on the road to bringing your Big Idea to life.

"I had FIFTY Big Ideas and this teleclass helped me clarify and prioritize and (dare I say it?) quit being such a perfectionist, and now I'm moving forward faster than I ever thought possible."

- Rev. Michael Kosik, minister -

You want to change your world.

You want to make more money.

You want to move into a bigger arena.

I know you can do it.

"Empowering, completely usable, life-changing if you let it."

- Carol Halberg, professor of music

About Your Hosts

Creator of The Organized Artist Company, Samantha Bennett is a writer, actor, teacher, creativity coach, and recovering perfectionist who has counseled hundreds of grateful clients on their way to success. She's the author of By The Way, You Look Really Great Today, and the playwright of Miss Millicent's Fall Recital, In A Booth At Chasen's and Kiss the Monster. She is currently writing The Organized Artist Book: A Success Book For Creative People Who Want To Be More Organized And Organized People Who'd Like To Be More Creative.

Amy Ahlers, The Wake-Up Call Coach, is on a mission to wake you up to the truth about how fabulous you are. After years of being a top producing online media Sales Executive for companies like 411 Web Interactive, she discovered the world of coaching in 2000 and never looked back. She is an International Certified Success Coach, the CEO of Wake-Up Call Coaching, the Director of MaestroPath and is the creator of The Women Masters Tele-Seminar Series, where she speaks alongside luminaries such as Marianne Williamson, SARK, Lisa Nichols, Marci Shimoff, Peggy McColl and many more.

P.S. Tell your friends! This is a wonderful opportunity to move forward on the projects that are truly important to you, and it's great to share progress with the people you love.

Creative Freelance Conference Discount - SAVE $25.00 - Register Today!

Colleen — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:57:00 GMT

Save $25.00 when you register for the CFC 2010 in Denver Colorado on June 5th and 6th when you use the code "5E". And if you need some more reasons to help you decide continue reading!

So if you're still on the fence, here are the...

TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO GET TO CFC

The sessions , and the speakers.
It’s on the weekend! Even if you’re too busy to get away from your workweek, you can still attend!
You won’t be the only person who doesn’t know anyone. Most people come alone
It will inspire you and give you the tools you need to take your biz to the next level.
Dyana really wants to meet you!
We’ve got a Tweet Up on Friday, June 4^th before all the festivities begin. It’s open to all (even if you’re not attending the conference). Join us! Bring friends!
You can still save (and win stuff). Save $25 and enter to win a free iPad and 2011 conference registration too!
All CFC attendees get a free 6-month trial subscription to Creative Business – the incredible newsletter devoted to creatives PLUS unlimited phone and email support.
It's Denver!
Because creatives just like you LOVED it last year. Watch and read .

Have questions? Hesitations? Email one of us.

A speaker -- presenting “Pitch Perfect” -- Dyana Valentine –. info@dyanavalentine.com
A Marketing Mentor – Ilise Benun – ilise@marketing-mentor.com
A first time attendee – Deidre Rienzo – deidre@connectwithcopy.com

Or, search for the Creative Freelancer Conference Group on LinkedIn.com LinkedIn.com to see what other attendees are saying.

Los Angeles Freelance June Meet Up: Find New Clients and Grow Your Business June 6th, 2010

Colleen — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:20:00 GMT

Los Angeles Freelance Meet Up

Sunday June 6th, 2010 3 pm

Grow Your Business and Find New Clients

with special guest Rebecca Quinn

Join Us June 6th, 3pm with a great presentation and workshop from one of our own members - Rebecca Quinn! (Hear the crowd roar!)

Grow Your Business presentation by Freelance Meetup Group member Rebecca Quinn, MAOM (http://rebeccaquinn.com).Rebecca works with clients who need more customers by implementingmarketing stragies that make the phone ring. She also works withclients who have lots of business by setting up systems that allow themto grow. Rebecca will spend the first part of the meeting showing you:

How you can stand out from the competition and attract clients to you.
Free and low-cost methods to get found where your prospective customers are looking for you.
There are so many ways to market yourself these days...which are right for you?
How to create a simple marketing system to make the most of your time.

Comeprepared to explain the quick version of what you do and who your idealclient is, and if you have a specific marketing challenge you arewelcome to explain. During the second half of the meeting, the groupwill brainstorm ideas to help each member with their marketing strategyand/or challeges. You'll leave with specific tips you can put intoaction right away to grow your business and get more clients.

Location: Blankspaces Who by the way is having a great deal on Off-Peak Hours at the Workbar- $39.00 a month! Regular WorkBar monthly rate is $99.00. So save bigand get some work done!

Cost: FREE (Thanks to our sponsors!)

Don't forget to RSVP to the June Meet Up LA Freelance June Meet Up: Grow Your Business

About Rebecca: Online business manager - virtual assistant -business advisor. Working with solo-entrepreneurs, professionals &small business owners. Taking them from overwhelmed to systemized sothey can focus on the work they went into business to do, growing theirbusinesses and making money.

Rebecca Quinn’s Specialties: Specializingin helping clients build an online presence, setting up systems &processes, operations manuals; customer service; emergency preparedness& business continuity planning.

http://rebeccaquinn.com

About Los Angeles Freelance Meet Up Group: www.Meetup.com/LA-Freelance www.Meetup.com/LA-Freelance

More Freelancer Resources: Check out www.freelancerforum.net www.freelancerforum.net blog for resources, information and events for freelancers. Check out the internet radio show www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Freelancer-Forumwww.BlogTalkRadio.com/Freelancer-Forum and listen to shows live or via podcast just for freelancers.

Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/FreelancerForum

Freelancer Forum Radio: Friday May 21 with Freelance Camp

Colleen — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:17:00 GMT

Freelancer Forum Radio

May 21st, 2010 11 am pst

Learn about Freelance Camp Pro

June 5th in San Francisco

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Freelancer-Forum

Join Freelancer Forum this Friday at 11 am (pacific) as we learn all about Freelance Camp Pro and the movement that is sweeping the nation. Freelance Camp is a place to discuss and explore the different approaches to running a successful freelance business / service company. They base their events on the Barcamp format, which is a network of user generated participatory events whose content is fully provided by the participants. Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join. Some of the events are free (thanks to sponsors) while other charge a token fee to help cover overhead. Each camp is run by a local team of volunteers and is put on for the benefit of the community (not profit). Join us live as we speak with Freelance Camp Organizers Rebecca Brian and Jeremy Neuner and Shane Perlman to discuss the mission of Freelance Camp and the upcoming event in San Franciso, June 5th, 2010. More info on Freelance camp visit their website http://www.freelancecamp.org/

Join us LIVE on air and call in with questions to (646) 478-5671 or join the LIVE chat room on the show page. If you miss the show you can always listen to it as a podcast later. So check it out!

About Jeremy: Jeremy Neuner is the Co-Founder and CEO of NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, Inc. NextSpace is the workplace for the new economy. NextSpace provides innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. Jeremy is currently a fellow at the Aspen Institute’s Business and Society Program. Fun fact: Jeremy can juggle flaming torches.

About Rebecca: Rebecca Brian founded Tribecca Designs 3 months after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania. She has been recognized as an industry expert in design, web development, and e-marketing, and has spoken on several panels on this topic. She is also the founder of Spark, a leading graphic design organization with over 200 members and chapters in New York, and San Francisco, devoted to the business of graphic design. Rebecca also founded Books that Build, a 501(c)3 non-profit that is committed to all children reading by 2020.

About Shane: Shane Pearlman has built himself a reputation for extracting the concrete from the abstract to drive tangible results. He is passionate about building teams and solving problems, drawing upon years in education, web technology, blogging and business. He is once of the founders of Freelance Camp and is currently the CEO of a company that coordinated a community of independent contractors and mediates their services to Fortune 500 companies and Government agencies.

About Freelance Camp: Freelance Camp PRO SanFrancisco 2010 is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps forfreelancers and independent contractors. If you are or plan on being a PRO atrunning your business, this event is for you. Trade notes and networkwith your peers, learn how to run your business better, and get coolfree stuff. And, it’s right downtown at the brand-spanking newNextSpace San Francisco, right at 2nd and Market.

Past attendees told us “I became a better designer, coder and business woman in the course of one day.” “I realized that I am not alone in some of my concerns and insecurities related to marketing myself.” “Ihad many opportunities to share my experience and ideas regardingdesign, e-commerce, sales and marketing, pricing structures, balancingwork and family…etc.”

Someof the topics we imagine might surface (just to prime the pump). Ofcourse, you the attendee will chose the topics on the day of theconference:

Transitioning from Freelance to Agency
Balancing Products with Services
Running 100% Remote
Freelance Coops & Coworking
The Art of Subcontracting
Advanced Toolkits: PM Systems
Finance & Communication
Beyond the Basic Services
Long Term Clients

Youask: Wait, what is a BarCamp? BarCamp is an international network ofuser generated conferences — open, participatory workshop-events, whosecontent is provided by participants. The day consists of sessionsproposed by attendees and the schedule is created on site the morningof the event. BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire forpeople to share and learn from each other in an open environment. It isan intense event with discussions, demos and interaction fromparticipants. Visit www.freelancecamp.org for more info.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT FREELANCE CAMP PRO:

Theday will start at 8am with an hour of socializing over coffee andpastries. We will be handing out cool swag to registrants at the signup. It is really important you arrive by 9am so you can participate increating the day’s agenda. At 9am sharp we will begin introductions,explain the rules of barcamp and then we will create a schedule. Wewill be harvesting the minds and expertise of all the people in theroom to come up with topics pertinent to freelancers.

How to Freelance Successfully: Sat May 15th; Boulder Colorado - Video to posted after

Colleen — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:12:00 GMT

"How to Freelance Successfully in Today's Digital, Demi-Recessionary Economy" (video of meeting to follow online)

By: Rocky Mountain Publishing Professionals Guild

http://www.rmppg.blogspot.com

Website:
Starts:	Saturday May 15, 2010, 10:00AM
Ends:	Saturday May 15, 2010, 12:00PM
Event Type:	Networking/Meetup
Location:	Boulder Senior Center East/East Boulder Community Center 5660 Sioux Drive Boulder, CO 80303 US
Price:	free for RMPPG members; $5 for visitors
Industry:	publishing
Keywords:	freelance, publishing, writing, editing, indexing, proofreading, graphic design
Intended For:	freelance editors, proofreaders, indexers, graphic designers, writers, researchers, and other publishing specialists
Organization:	Rocky Mountain Publishing Professionals Guild (http://www.rmppg.org)

We hope you'll join us, whether virtually or in person, for a great meeting on this very pertinent topic:

"How to Freelance Successfully in Today's Digital, Demi-Recessionary Economy," a panel discussion of timely questions and answers about the How's, Who's, and Why's" of modern, media-related work

Moderated by Sharon Glassman www.sharonglassman.com

Featuring Erin Blakemore, Director, VOCO Creative www.vococreative.com

Christine Gust "Creating Work that Works for You" www.christinegust.com

Andrew Hyde, Co-founder, pick.im pick.im

Marc Sotkin, Creator, Boomer Alley TV and Radio www.boomeralley.com

All Welcome! Open to the Public Free for RMPPG Members $5 for Non-Members Refreshments will be served

Video of the meeting to follow on the RMPPG blog.

Details Here

Marketing Bootcamp: How to Attract Clients with Easy and Effective E-Marketing May 13th Webinar

Colleen — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:23:00 GMT

Marketing Bootcamp: How to Attract Clients with Easy and Effective E-Marketing

This DesignCast is part of the Creative Freelancer Marketing Bootcamp Live DesignCast Series

Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour

Register Here!

There are many, many online marketing tools you COULD be using—but which ones SHOULD you be using? Easy: the ones that actually get you qualified, paying clients.

Ilise Benun will show you how to use inexpensive and easy-to-maintain tools, such as blogs, e-mail marketing and social media, to reach the right people: the ones who can give you work.

You will learn:

• Whether you really need your own blog (and if so, what should be on it)
• How to use an email "un-newsletter" to build trust with your best prospects
• How to take advantage of all the free info on LinkedIn without wasting your time

BONUS: Register by May 6, and you'll be able to submit your own blog and e-mail marketing materials for possible review and discussion by Ilise Benun. Instructions for submitting materials to Ilise will be included in the confirmation email.

About the presenter:
Ilise Benun is a national speaker and co-founder of Marketing Mentor and the Creative Freelancer Conference (with HOW Magazine). She works closely with creative professionals who are serious about growing their business. She is also the author of several books including, "The Designer's Guide to Marketing and Pricing" (HOW Design Books, 2008) and the upcoming, "The Creative Professional's Guide to Money: How to Think About It, How to Talk About It and What to Do About It" (HOW Design Books, Spring 2011).

LA Freelance Meet Up May 2nd, 2010 - It's All About Freshbooks.com

Colleen — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:19:00 GMT

Los Angeles Freelance Meet Up

It's All About Freshbooks.com

Sunday May 2nd, 2010 3 pm

Join Los Angeles Freelance Meet Up Group for our monthly meetup! This month it's all about Freshbooks.com!

It's all about Freshbooks in May!

Join us with our special guest Freshbooks expert Kelly Sims and learn how Freshbooks can help you with invoicing, estimating and keeping expenses, and concentrating on being creative. We have all heard about it, but now you can see for yourself how it can help you and your business side of things. Kelly will walk you through actual website and show you what it can do for you and your business.

Word on the street has it that there will be some Freshbooks giveaways! So be there!

Location:
BLANKSPACES

5405 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323.330.9505

Cost: FREE (How can you pass this up?)

Come learn all about Freshbooks and how you can create a great bookkeeping system online by using Freshbooks in connection with other Freshbooks partners.

RSVP Here! Today! (Free to join the group!)

About Kelly Sims: Kelly is a a graphic designer in Manhattan Beach, CA with an excellent understanding of client service intricacies. He specialize in XHTML, CSS and building CMS-driven websites. He creates clean, user-friendly interfaces based on thoughtful understanding of his client’s needs.

He loves helping small businesses overhaul their current websites into publishing powerhouses. And as a user of Freshbooks, he has first hand knowledge of what Freshbooks is all about. He is happy to share his expertise about Freshbooks to help freelancers and small businesses get it together in one place!

About Freshbooks: Running a business is hard enough. We believe financial record keeping should be easy, fast, (and perhaps even fun), but still detailed enough to satisfy your accountant. Billing should be simple. You can send an invoice a few seconds after creating your account no matter what level of experience you have.Your data deserves to be safe, secure, and accessible to you. We also believe you own your data, we do not. Your data will be easy to export any time you want it. Every customer should look like a Fortune 500 company, based on the image sent by invoices, bills, or other accounting communications, no matter what size the company is. Everyone is entitled to the latest version of our software, so no matter what kind of account you have with us, you get the upgrades. http://www.kellysims.com

About Blankspaces: Whether you need workspace for an afternoon, or a whole office for the year, we have your solution ready to go with every amenity you need to run your business. Why bother with the noise of coffee shops, or the hassle of long-term leases when BLANKSPACES is configurable to your needs. http;//www.blankspaces.com

Who Are Your Best Prospects? Freelancers Union Online Seminar: April 28th 2010

Colleen — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:24:00 GMT

ONLINE SEMINAR – Who Are Your Best Prospects?
You’ve heard that to bring in the big bucks, you should specialize in a target market (or two). And you've probably spent some time trying to research a market to focus on. Sign up for this online seminar to help you cull through the information out there and decide which market is right for you.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST
Where: Your computer and phone
Price: $30 Freelancers Union members, $40 non-members

Join Freelancers Union today for FREE! And Join the Movement!

Earth Day Celebration Thursday April 22nd, 2010 - LA Green Drinks Earth Night Tomorrow

Colleen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:14:00 GMT

LA Green Drinks 3rd Annual Earth Night I Heart Earth
Thursday, April 22nd
7pm - 11pm

Los Angeles, Ca.

Join LA Green Drinks for I Heart Earth, our 3rd Annual Earth Night Celebration at The Lofts at Cherokee Studios, the soon to be "greenest" LEED Platinum Certified mixed-use development in the state of California. The event brings the diverse LA Green community together in one space, in one night to celebrate Earth Day (at night).

Click here for Website for details:

LA Freelance April Mixer Meet Up this Sunday at Blankspaces

Colleen — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:16:00 GMT

Los Angeles Freelance

April Mixer Meetup

Sunday April 11th 3 pm

Time to Mix It Up!

Joinus Sunday April 11th at 3 pm at Blankspaces for a little casualnetworking, shop talk and just hanging out with the peeps (not the Easter Peeps - the other ones)!

We will be doing a round of introductions at the beginning of the mixer, so please try to be on time so we don't miss your intro and what you do!

These types of mixers are a great way to find business resources for yourself. The group is comprised of all types of industries from writers, to graphic designers, to producers, to editors, to web designers, to you name it! You never know what you might need in the future, so this is a casual environment to meet your local Los Angeles fellow freelancers. It's great to get out and meet other people who are like yourself in their self employment endeavors.

We talk shop, brainstorm ideas for people who need some specific help with their clients or projects. We laugh, we share, we inspire, we cry (not really but it went nicely here). It's just worth it to stop and swap some stories and some cards.

The best way to create new work, is to create energy around what you do! This is a great place to spread the word. So see you there!

BYOW: If you can - bring a little snack to share with the group - something easy. Everyone is always grateful for any contributions!

Cost: FREE! - You know some people say you get what you pay for - and sometimes that is right.
But I say - sometimes the best things in life are free!

Location:

Blankspaces
5405 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.330.9505

Co-Working Space centrally located in LA on Mid-Wilshire. Great location, prices, people and resources! Check them out today!

RSVP Today! Please join the LA Freelance Meetup Group (it's free too!) to RSVP

See you there!