Anyone who works full-time and is thinking about switching to freelancing and moving to the contracting sector, and similarly anyone who has just started out as a consultant, contractor or freelancer, it is crucial to realise that a massive part of contracting is the ability and necessity to network and get yourself out amongst the business community. One guaranteed method of doing this is to join up to as many clubs, societies, associations, and business initiatives as possible, all of which allow you and encourage you to socialize and interact with other members of your own profession, as well as also to meet up with potential customers and clients from other professions.
