For me its all about using contacts I already have. I've been trading for over 2 years and haven't had a single job come through that wasn't either an existing

For me its all about using contacts I already have. I've been trading for over 2 years and haven't had a single job come through that wasn't either an existing friend or a friend of theirs. Keep in touch with people. Talk about your projects. Things crop up, just not instantly. Depends where you are in your career. If you are just starting out then this may not work, but chances are you cna find a route to finding contacts. A local co-working space might make sense for a few months, or local business seminars. Again, depends on what industry you're operating in.