Freelancers
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i'm relatively new to the whole freelance deal, but here are a few things i've noticed...
working for friends/family is ok! in fact, i think its the easiest way to start out since they're the easiest sales to make. however, all pricing needs to be discussed and understood upfront. you can give these people a deal, but you still need to charge what you're worth. otherwise you will wind up hating yourself. its a hard line to draw, but if you set the terms up front i've found that it generally works out. basically i tell these people look...i normally charge X amount per hour, but for friends and family I charge Y amount per hour.
i have this one client who is a family friend and she's annoying as hell but she pays me on time and does not question my hours. i charge her a discounted rate that i feel is still very fair to myself. in my opinion i'd consider this person a pretty good client to have.
lesson #2: have a good-looking invoice/estimate system. this may seem like a no-brainer, but having a professional looking estimate that i spent some time on really impressed a client of mine.
i'll post more stuff as i think of it.