Freelancing can be pretty rocky if you can’t find clients to work with. As the chore becomes difficult, you may begin to appear desperate in your proposals. Therefore, to build a foundation for your business, you need to network and acquire experience. Networking means that you notify people, friends, family, etcetera, of your skills to help you gain recommendations. This goes a long way because clients are more likely to depend on a personal recommendation than a proposal. You may also need to do jobs for close personal contacts to build your portfolio. And while they may not be paid, delivering quality on these projects will make them more likely to recommend you and gain you the experience that clients need.

Also, you need to refine your social media such that your most relevant skills are spotted first. Often, employers resort to platforms like LinkedIn to get an idea of who they are working with. And to make a nice first impression, your profile must contain an attractive summary, recommendations, experience, and a professional display picture. You can also consider renting an incorporated company for your business to improve your credibility and ease receiving payments.