If you work work full-time in a creative field, and want help making the transition to self-employment, or are already freelance and want help developing your practice, this is the group for you! I aim to keep it casual, informative, fun, and helpful to all involved! I've worked as a freelance graphic designer/animator/programmer for the past 12 years. I started with next to nothing, and built a successful freelance practice doing work for companies like Disney, HBO, ABC, 20th Century Fox, Mazda …
Freelancing 101 is part education, part networking, and part support group. It was created to help address the common challenges and fears that both newbie and seasoned freelancers face. We will hear from freelance professionals on a variety of topics in a lecture format that is followed by Q&A, networking and socializing. Not only should you come to learn but to also contribute your own experiences, share your own horror and success stories, and meet others who are at different points on the sa …
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Anyone who is interested in meeting other freelancers from various industries here in Los Angeles. It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you do it as a freelancer! Come join us to have a drink, coffee, food or a chat. Use this as a reason to get away from the computer and work and just relax. We will be discussing new plans and ideas for the group and future meetings. Come share ideas, resources and stories. If you have never been to one, this would be the perfect one to visi …
We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work. Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, arc …
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Working Village is all about the local community. We are a co-working space in Santa Monica close by the beach! We started our space to help freelancers, start ups, small businesses and others have a place to work that isn't their home or a coffee shop. We also use our space to hold events for the local community. We host a monthly networking mixer, "Taste of the Town" which is sponsored by a local Santa Monica restaurant. This is a great opportunity for people from all fields to come together, …
I decided to start this group to see who's available during the week, M-F on the Westside of LA. If you work in the office 9-5, this group doesn't really appeal to you. This is for the screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, actresses, bartender, server, web designer, graphic designer, personal trainer, tennis instructor, yoga instructor, model, even the unemployed and/or poor students. Help meet others in your area with the same kind of schedule/hobbies/interests. Hang out at the beach, explore LA, …
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Are you a Startup? Freelancer? Entrepreneur? Coder? Tired of working alone through the night? We've got you covered. Twice a month, from 7pm - 12am, come to Coloft and work the night away in an inspiring, and creative atmosphere, around like-minded, ambitious people. Who knows what can come out of this... the next billion-dollar idea perhaps? A $15 cover charge applies. Coloft members get priority registration and pay no cover. Added Bonus: work space, wifi, super awesome people. p.s. Foll …
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Designfudge is centered on LA based UX & Design professionals. We're focused on.. 1. Monthly gatherings; once a month we’ll get together to hear case studies of local projects and discuss outcomes over food and drinks. 2. Local Studio Showcase; we’ll take close looks at design studios in and around LA for inspiration. 3. Open Projects; we’ll share projects for freelancers and those looking for work. If you're interested on sharing a case study, please send your brief proposal to mike@macadaan.co …
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Tired of working in solitude from home? Feeling unmotivated? Working out of the coffee shop and always smelling like espresso? (not that smelling like coffee isn't the hip new thing...) Or maybe you are paying WAY too much for one of those fancy shmancy, stuffy -- er I mean, executive -- suites? That’s why we created CoLoft. The main theme here is that we work better together, not alone. CoLoft is a coworking space where you can get work done, run your business, and meet and converse with like-m …
This group is for all freelancers, artists, health and wellness professionals and others looking for creative ways to support themselves while pursuing their passions. We collaborate, share resources, and meet up with an incredible group of people in NY and are excited to be expanding to LA now! Four workshops scheduled for NEXT WEEK while speaker, Amy Silverman is in town...
… Whether you are a novelist or a screenwriter, blogger or freelance journalist, music critic or manual writer, book your membership today! We meet on the first and third Sundays of each month
… We will meet at least twice a month to discuss topics like: How to start a successful business quickly How to sell and deliver products and services effectively online How to create a website that closes customers How to generate leads quickly and cost effectively How to use sites like Freelance.com and Elance.com to build effective production teams fast Sales tips, tricks and traps Lead generation & cold calls Closing sales face to face How to network effectively Effective social media …
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I started this group to see who's living in the Marina Peninsula area. This, meaning on any of the Alphabetical streets, or close to the Venice Pier. It already is a tight knit community, but if you would like to meet others in this area, feel free to join the group. Find others with a similar schedule as yours. Hit the beach, Happy hours, food, bike rides/runs etc. Please live within the area, or at least come out here often to hang out. I put ages 21-35, but if you're 19 or 45, you're still we …
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… I am Owner and Editor of Tinsel Tokyo Magazine, I also do Freelance projects for places like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Advertising for Freshology, and I work with a lot of small businesses so they can really get the most out of their communications. I'll teach you some sure-fire hands on techniques to jump right into Photoshop and get started designing in an intuitive, and effective way. I'll also go over some of the grand rules of design,and help you with your individu …
JellyLA Coworking is a free community service for the mobile workforce of Los Angeles. For over three years, we've hosted weekly coworking in professional coworking spaces in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Culver City. Members also occasionally host casual coworking in cafes and local businesses. New to coworking? Here are the basics rules: Come ready to work! Save networking for lunch or happy hour. Introduce yourself when you arrive, and let the group know if you need to be left alone to focus. …
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… I think the ideal group would be made up of developers on OSS projects, site/app builders, systems integrators, architects, designers, freelancers/consult
ants, and even a few engineering managers who manage projects using node.js.
Our group is for former students who have attended my Packaging Your Portfolio Workshop for Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Stylists and Manicurists. I take their success seriously, and personally. It keeps me connected to them so that I can insure their successful transition into freelancing for print, video, commercials, film and TV. It’s a place for us to gather, share ideas, network, brainstorm and solve problems that arise in the day-to-day business of work behind the scenes. We t …
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… The purpose of this group is to help each person improve their drawing skills, become more visually perceptive and reach any professional or personal creative goals they have as artists whether you wish to go into animation, sell your artwork for a living, work for a particular company as an illustrator, freelance full-time or do something else entirely different that also requires sharper skills in drawing. Last but not least, all members should constantly strive to learn from and teach one an …
The Hair & Makeup Artist Network is a nationwide professional organization for working freelance Hair & Makeup Artists in the entertainment, fashion, salon, and bridal industry. Being self-employed isn’t easy. Our philosophy is to provide artists who are serious about their craft the essential tools for success by through networking, benefits, coaching, and development of your ideal career path. This group is for serious professionals only who are interested in networking and continuing the educ …
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A place for writing professionals to connect, find and give encouragement, support each other's goals and set new ones. Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith said "there's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein." Perhaps true. As happy many of us are to 'go it alone,' however, support and camaraderie of others who speak a similar language can't hurt. WPLA caters to novelists, journalists, bloggers, poets and other writers who take their craft and career in writing ser …
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