Many of the freelancers I know work primarily from referrals. I realize this is a chicken-and-egg problem, so here are a few ways to get started:
- Tell all your friends and family you're freelancing. Chances are, you can find a few leads this way.
- Get hooked in with a network of local freelancers; they might share referrals. Unfortunately, I don't think you can just search for these groups on Google. I believe they're mostly informal networks of freelancers who stay in touch with each other, rather than actual clubs or trade organizations. I found one through another freelancer I happen to know, so give that a shot. YMMV.
-I haven't set up a Sortfolio account yet, but you might want to give it a shot. If you do, and it works out for you, please let us all know.
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Many of the freelancers I know work primarily from referrals. I realize this is a chicken-and-egg problem, so here are a few ways to get started:
- Tell all your friends and family you're freelancing. Chances are, you can find a few leads this way.
- Get hooked in with a network of local freelancers; they might share referrals. Unfortunately, I don't think you can just search for these groups on Google. I believe they're mostly informal networks of freelancers who stay in touch with each other, rather than actual clubs or trade organizations. I found one through another freelancer I happen to know, so give that a shot. YMMV.
-I haven't set up a Sortfolio account yet, but you might want to give it a shot. If you do, and it works out for you, please let us all know.
Best of luck!