Most everything I see talks about more forms of cyber networking, which are definitely every effective, but especially when just getting started, if you're looking for local work, get out there and do some face to face networking as well.
I'm in the same boat. I went out this week and visited a few BNI chapters and talked to some friends who were in business and am starting to pick up some work already. get out and network with some sales professionals, offer finders fees. Someone had an excellent idea when it came to offering free work for non profits. Or offer free or greatly discounted service to trade associations if they will help you market your services to their members. There's more than enough work out there.
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