Hi all, im a multimedia developer with a bsc and msc degree behind me and some commerical experience. anyway its been my ambition to go freelance and work for self, im not quite ready to make the leap yet, but have a few questions.

The main one is, how to do make the leap? e.g. how to you go from working in a job to actually getting work? is it just a matter of "putting your self out there" and getting clients, im sure of course i good portfolio helps alot.

Thanks (sorry if i post this in the wrong place)

Geraint.