Hello, fellow webmasters!
I am planning to start looking for jobs as a freelancer, but i dont know how to start. I understand i need things like proposals, business id, e.t.c. but i dont know which one comes first. Whether to submit proposals first or to submit request for quotes 2 any organization i see around first. I'll so much appreciate if u guys can help me out. I am very good in xhtml,css, php/mysql. Your response will so much be apperciated

to b candid, its not easy being a freelance there are gonna be lots of days when projects are not forth-coming,but if that's what you decide, first of all, you need to let people know your work and have card or a website or a portfolio,at times you might do some freebies just to get traction, always be on the lookout at forums, or social networks for people asking for web development. and my best advice don't ever under-charge and keep working on something even though you have no client. i wish you all the best

@OP, where are u based? Anyway, like he said, get a portfolio (sample website) do your biz cards and share amongst your peeps. Always start sharing your cards among your friends, family friends and relations. They are quicker to recommend you for a job.

Thanks so much, dudes. I'm already workin on my online portfolio. But the challenge i'm havin now is how to write a proposal. Pls, i nid a guide...even if i can get a sample. Tnx once again.

I can't give you the template I use because its unique and it wont be nice for an employer to see 2 proposals looking so alike.

The link I posted above contains a template.

In my experience employers like a very detailed template that shows them why they will be making a big mistake if they don't hire you for the job. On several occasions employers reply my proposals thanking me for the detailed nature of the proposal and its breakdown.

So dont write a proposal saying...

I can get this job done for you, see www.example.com where I did something similar. Thanks.

That won't always work.

Apart from proposal you should also have a Request Form, you can go to my site and copy the format after all i also did the same. but my advice have something that brings in cash like a steady job because i do freelance totally once in a while i get some big jobs but most time its not easy. what i do now is become a freelancer to other programmers as well.

@all. Tnx guyz... U r friendz indeed.