throwaway790

If I was starting out today knowing what I know I would approach design/marketing agencies

This sounds very logical. I was thinking about this, but for data analysis work. I used to work for a healthcare software firm and I know there is a lot of data analysis work in healthcare - this is probably true in other industries too.

I just need to find the right approach.

programming for smaller companies that can’t afford or attract/hire staff

Could you talk a bit about how you got your first client? What does your typical project look like?

I am not sure I want to get into wordpress/drupal etc, unless I am left no other choice. I am looking into doing data analysis type of work, as I am better at it than fighting with CSS :)

Have you considered getting into the product side?

Yes, this is one thing I can confidently say I am good at. My own product manager asks me for advice all the time. I am just not sure how to transition

small business developing bespoke business software

If possible, can you elaborate what software it is? Is it SaaS application or productized service?

Thank you, I'll email you! Thanks again, for taking the time to reply

How did you find your first C# job, from a PHP background?

Where do you find these?

Any advice on how to break into contracting? I'll start a blog (I enjoy writing, so blogging should be fun) and create a LinkedIn account - any other steps?

often the solution will be a mix of better software and review of the processes

This I think I can do well. Is this your business? Do you offer advice/solutions to small businesses? If possible, can you give me an example of a typical project that you do?

Thank you for taking the time to reply