Working as a freelance software consultant is a lifestyle that can be a path to more freedom, a feeling of control in one's life, and a more effective hourly rate for your time. This has enabled the authors to start new businesses, dedicate time to hobbies, travel, and stay out (or up) late at night if we feel like it. If you learn the "skill tree", your path toward this lifestyle will be straightforward. TOC: 1. Introduction 2. Finding Clients 3. Choosing a Rate 4. Keeping Yourself Educated 5. Closing Deals 6. Being Productive 7. Relationship Building 8. Legal Ideas 9. Dress For Business 10. Getting Paid 11. Dealing With Clients Who Don’t Pay 12. Must-know Tax Tips 13. Communicating Effectively 14. Going Back to a “Regular” Coding Job 15. Additional Resources 16. Ending Note
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