I am new to freelance uk and this is my first post :)
I'm currently on maternity leave and hoping to go freelance full time rather than going back to work. I am in the process of sorting out childcare for August but I just wanted a bit of advice really....
What are the best ways of promoting yourselves? Shall I just bombard agencies with my CV and samples of work?
Has anyone signed up to Freelance Alliance? If so has it been beneficial and do you get regular work through this? It's an option I'm thinking about but obviously money is pretty tight at the minute so I want to choose the most cost effective option.
Also, anyone who decided to take the plunge into freelance - How long did it take for the work to come in? I'm worried that if I arrange childcare for August and then nobody wants me for work!!
Also, what is the going rate for freelancers these days? I am based in Manchester.
