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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
Member 13683208 wrote:
what is the best route to getting clients.
That is a sales - as in how does one sell. Best route is by word of mouth. They come to you. Next one is networking. Your current client (the people there) put you in touch with someone else. Otherwise you need to use your own contacts. After that you have the hard route - cold calling. Find prospects, try to get a meeting with them and convince them you can provide value for what you are selling.
Member 13683208 wrote:
why I don't just get a job like everyone else?
Perhaps there is a government or charity outreach that can provide referrals specifically for someone in your type of position.
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Member 13683208 wrote:
what is the best route to getting clients.
That is a sales - as in how does one sell. Best route is by word of mouth. They come to you. Next one is networking. Your current client (the people there) put you in touch with someone else. Otherwise you need to use your own contacts. After that you have the hard route - cold calling. Find prospects, try to get a meeting with them and convince them you can provide value for what you are selling.
Member 13683208 wrote:
why I don't just get a job like everyone else?
Perhaps there is a government or charity outreach that can provide referrals specifically for someone in your type of position.
Thank you, very inciteful.
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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
Member 13683208 wrote:
I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe).
"Sometimes glass glitters more than diamonds because it has more to prove." ~ Terry Pratchet That's how I got here, despite the gaps :) If you can teach, I'd suggest you add that to the list of services provided. Might not be as much fun as coding, but it may help to pay the bills. And go out a lot; any software-related presentation, show, anything with computing - go out and talk to people.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^] "If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.
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Member 13683208 wrote:
I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe).
"Sometimes glass glitters more than diamonds because it has more to prove." ~ Terry Pratchet That's how I got here, despite the gaps :) If you can teach, I'd suggest you add that to the list of services provided. Might not be as much fun as coding, but it may help to pay the bills. And go out a lot; any software-related presentation, show, anything with computing - go out and talk to people.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^] "If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.
Eddy Vluggen wrote:
Might not be as much fun as coding, but it may help to pay the bills
And could lead to jobs.
Eddy Vluggen wrote:
And go out a lot; any software-related presentation, show, anything with computing - go out and talk to people.
Local clubs might lead to some convention invites which in turn can either lead to jobs and/or establish more of of a reputation when attempting to sell.
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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
When I first started consulting I spent a lot of time at user groups for the tools I used, not sure they still exist though. But yeah cold calling is a bitch, best bet is networking and even that is a lot of work.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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When I first started consulting I spent a lot of time at user groups for the tools I used, not sure they still exist though. But yeah cold calling is a bitch, best bet is networking and even that is a lot of work.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
Thanks a lot! I'm sure that if I work hard I'll make a living :)
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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
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When I first started consulting I spent a lot of time at user groups for the tools I used, not sure they still exist though. But yeah cold calling is a bitch, best bet is networking and even that is a lot of work.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
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Hi, I'm an experienced C# dev who wants to set up own business and I want to know what is the best route to getting clients. I have a client at the moment and will finish project in about 5 weeks but I don't know where to source future clients (UK based preferably). There is another project coming up within the same company but I'm not counting my chickens (although I have been promised a good reference by current client/department). EDIT: If you're wondering why I don't just get a job like everyone else? Well the reason is because I've been in hospital (psychiatric) twice and have two four year gaps in my CV and no one wants to take a chance on me (understandable? maybe). Ben
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