The key to successful freelancing is the ability to network, cold-call, negotiate and sell. Only after you have successfully completed these steps are you in a

The key to successful freelancing is the ability to network, cold-call, negotiate and sell. Only after you have successfully completed these steps are you in a position to actually perform the work. Then you still have to invoice and collect the monies owing. I have freelanced on and off for a couple of decades. Due to the amount of not-technical work required, I find working through agencies more effective.