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I'm thinking about creating a mobile development agency(I currently work as a mobile developer, but I'm frustrated as I'm working on the directors vision but not my own. This is effecting my work motivation). However I don't know how gain exposure to larger clients. I'm fairly sure I could scout around for small jobs, but their budgets are extremely constrained.

One differentiator I am considering building is a highly polished client portal. Where clients can receive daily builds of the application which they can download to their phone, and comment on progress or request changes. This with the goal of making development as smooth as possible. Eventually I want the company to move from developing mobile apps, to designing and looking after complete mobile marketing strategies for larger companies.

I'm expecting to start up as a freelancer at first. However im expecting the jump from freelancing to a company with its own office is going to be difficult.

Any advice, especially for gaining clients? I'm expecting many to see me as inexperienced.

Humans are risk averse. People are afraid if their start up fails they will have a hard time getting another job.

Technically a limited liability company should do that. Realistically banks will make you put up collateral that your personally liable for.

Best bet is equity funding from angels or VC's.