Houston SPARK: Budgeting / Managing Expenses

Welcome to Freelancers Union SPARK!

We host meetups for freelancers by freelancers: we invite you to bring your expertise, questions, and elevator pitches to the table, to the workshop, and discuss.

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month (and our Facebook group for in-between events) to meet other entrepreneurs in the area, get inspired, and talk about stuff like...

Up your freelancing game with this month’s focus on budgeting and expense management:

1. Sample budget for a small freelance business
2. Checklist of expenses for getting started and expanding
3. Tips for where to cut back and where to spend a little extra

SPARK Houston is brought to you by:

Freelancers Union

Freelancers Union is a membership organization that provides benefits, resources, and advocacy for 425,000 independent workers nationwide. To learn more or join, visit freelancersunion.org. Membership is free.

SPARK Houston is led by Cecilia M. Austin, Marie Flores-Korman, and Reme Ekoh:

Cecilia Austin

Cecilia M. Austin is a freelance writer and content creator with over a decade of journalism experience. In addition to writing for various publications, Cecilia works with brands, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to create content, campaigns, and more. Connect with Cecilia at SimplyCecilia.com

Marie Flores-Korman

Marie Flores-Korman, J.D., is a freelance content strategist, editor, and publishing consultant. She holds a B.A. in Humanities/Film and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. Marie began her career as a journalist penning entertainment articles for local Houston newspapers. These days she splits her time between creating editorial content and contracts for her clients, along with assisting other writers with bringing their works to market. Connect with Marie at www.TreHPublishing.com. Twitter - @MarieKorman, Facebook- @MarieKormanWrites

Reme Ekoh

Reme Ekoh is a freelance web/mobile developer with over eight years of experience. His journey into programming started as a self-taught web developer, recently adding iOS development to his skill set. He specializes in using human-centered design and technology to create digital solutions, ensuring that the final product offers an excellent user experience. When he is not coding, you can find Reme serving at Lakewood Church. Connect with Reme on LinkedIn

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