gazraa - 11:53 am on Sep 21, 2006 (gmt 0)

I've been freelance for a year now and luckily all my work has come from word of mouth of friends, family and existing clients. So I must be doing something right. I know I can't rely on it, but so far it's working out well.

Whatever you do, or whoever you meet (within reason), make them aware of what you do. Obviously don't bore them too much with it and make it look like you are trying to get work a such :) For instance, I belong to a photography club, I run their website, but from that several club photographers have asked me to build them websites.

If you've got a good client, why not see if they know anyone that needs your services? If they keep using you, then they obviously like you and are likely to recommend you to other people, so it might be worth just having a conversation with them and see what comes from it.