Having more smaller clients means that my status as a freelancer increases due to there being more people who can vouch for me. There also is the people factor. I like to work with startups and help get their MVPs out of the door. Which means that I'm not only coding, but helping people follow their dreams. You don't get that big personal sense of accompishment when some big-Co. is succesful with something that you helped build. When the smaller client hits it big with your code it is a very good feeling. Nothing like helping the little guy get his dreams.
Another point is that smaller clients are more straightforward with me. They just want to get their project done. Big-Co. usually has a list of stupid requirements and proposals that make me waste too much time. In my experience, smaller clients have always paid in time. Big-Co, not so much.
Another point is that smaller clients are more straightforward with me. They just want to get their project done. Big-Co. usually has a list of stupid requirements and proposals that make me waste too much time. In my experience, smaller clients have always paid in time. Big-Co, not so much.