a few questions

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1 February 2010 20:44

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.

playboy_bunnie 14 February 2010 18:39

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I think the majority of people either do it straight from University or from gaining experience in the industry first.
Generally 3 months salary is the recommended amount to save up and put away for rainy days/months (to pay your bills when things are quiet), but essentially as long as you inform HMRC within 3 months of becoming ready to take on work, the rest really is just researching, planning and preparing to get going.

There are tons of articles out there on the interwebs, so get yourself on Google! 😃
AccappellaCreative 14 February 2010 19:50

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Making the Leap

I like your self had aspirations of working for myself, but I took it one step at a time. I spent several years in London gaining experience, making those inevitable mistakes, and building up the business knowledge by constantly asking questions.

Whilst in Employment, I seeked out freelance work, and it was one of these leads which guaranteed me a certain amount of work per month. That really helped, giving me a small income whilst I was seeking other work. I would suggest trying to get a small client and build on this.