Surviving the Recession: A Roundtable Discussion

At the 2009 AMWA Annual Conference, Ann Volk, a freelance member from Delaware, presented Surviving the Recession: Ten Tips for Freelances. Early in her business, Ann would lose ahigh-paying customer each year. Which was bad. However, the moves she made during those down times helped strengthen and grow her business and increase her profit. Which was good. Ann has graciously shared her presentation with the GCAC freelance group.

Roundtable Facilitators

Mike Coco and Diane Nitzki-George, both AMWA members, have been running their own freelance businesses for many years. Both have developed strong businesses and business models to help carry them through the recession. They also used the recent downturn to take steps to strengthen their businesses to better survive future recessions. Using the annual conference notes from Ann Volk, Mike and Diane plan to lead a stimulating discussion sharing their own experiences and ideas. Ann's top ten tips are just the starting point.

Public Transportation

Take the Milwaukee District North train from Union Station to the Libertyville station. The train arrives at 11:42 and someone will be at the station to shuttle people to the meeting. Please note: If you need a ride from the train station to Kathy Louden's house, please click the "I need a ride" check box on the online registration form. The return train departs at 3:10. The Libertyville train station is conveniently located within walking distance to the downtown shopping area.

^*Note: All attendees must register in order to get an accurate head-count.

Please do not arrive without registering. We need to ensure there is enough space for all. If you are unable to register on-line, please contact Janet: treasurer at gcac-amwa dot org.