Using Freelance Client as Testimonial

[Dermot]

Hi all, long time lurker here, and finally have a reason to post a question!

I'm starting out in freelancing offering tech support, server administration, etc, and got my first gig through an online freelance portal. They are a small technology company based in the US and I am looking after their servers. I have been thinking how I can begin to get more clients, and I will definitely be asking them for a referral but was thinking of contacting other companies who are similar in industry and size. I was thinking of asking my client if I could use their name when approaching these other similar companies.

Is there a particular way to bring this up with them? Also as I have only been working with them for about 2 weeks now, is it too soon to ask? I've been doing good work for them, but is the reasonable time frame you would need to 'prove' yourself to a client before you ask for a testimonial?

 

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[Stargazer]

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[Dermot]

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1) Zua esi Osotj tu zua esi emmuxif vu ci djiilz vjisigusi...

2) ... Zua dep etl zuas dmoipv 'O lpux vjot ot e cov xiosf etloph vjot raitvoup tu tuup cav xjev voni gseni xuamf zua ci jeqqz vu qsuwofi e vitvonupoem tackidv vu ni niivoph us iydiifoph zuas iyqidvevoupt?'

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[Stargazer]

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[Walterbl]

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