Here's the problem: You're low on cash, you've got no clients in the queue and you need to get some more jobs.

Maybe an existing client canceled on you who had been on the schedule for awhile. Either way, you're looking for ways to generate income. Your goal is to find some clients, get more jobs in the pipeline, and hopefully make some money with a relatively quick turnaround.

One relatively quick way to make money if you have expertise is to offer consulting.

Here's what I see most people do at this point:

• They announce that they're available for consulting or freelance jobs.

• They tweet it and they ask their friends to share.

Now, let me tell you why this is bad...