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Subject:Marketing Yourself From:Cody Ford <codyford -at- BRIDGE-WAY -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 10 Dec 1997 07:58:35 -0800
I am looking for help in marketing my Tech Writing skills as an
independent contractor. My first instinct is to make cold calls to
companies who may need my expertise. I've thought of creating brochures
or packets to leave with potential clients. Any thoughts?