Freelancers who prioritise building their skillset stand out - whether it's keeping up with current events, learning a second language, or advancing tech or social media-related skills.

Your increasing skillset will prompt a growing career that produces quality work samples, testimonials, and an expanding knowledge base.

If you don't grow your presence in the digital world, potential clients will have a difficult time finding you.

• Start establishing yourself as a top freelancer in your industry with a professional website that includes your portfolio of work on it, shares who you are as a person and as a freelancer, and details your services.
• Add a blog to advance your reputation as an expert in your industry.
• Network with other freelancers in your industry on social media.
• Explore how to grow your freelancer brand in the physical world.

If your ideal clients prefer in-person interaction, consider relocating to where they are.

Before relocating, consider:

• How much it will cost
• How you will notify clients
• What you'll need to do to prepare yourself for the move
• A moving budget
• How you will keep your freelance business materials safe.