Freelance practice...
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about agencies...
i would stay away as much as possible unless they are your reps.
usually an agency needs to ask for a greater fee which is money that should be going to you if you didnt use them.
the problem is once you sign with an agency you can not talk to the company on the side. be careful, especially if they give you time cards. [on most time cards - small print its a binding contract] be careful if you want to freelance in other design firms b/c this contact may hold you back from working in other houses.
word of mouth is usually my best way to land the big bucks and the big accounts.
a working freelancer who is an ok designer will get a job quicker than an advanced non-working freeelancer. this is a tough field and the business of so many hungry and so many designers in the mix causes for so many bumps.
always ask for a number that may seem extreme to you. you never know and the company may just want to dish out a larger fee for a short term worker.
never stop looking for work. as a freelancer you must always be hungry for work and always tell your clients you have other clients, it makes them want to keep you in their environment longer and possibily can lead to a great and prosperous friendship wit hyou and future clients.
again good luck!!!
:)