[StavrosK]

Thanks, I suspected it was a catch-all term, then. It also turns out that my side-business is consulting, but I wasn't aware of the term. Now that you've explained it to me, I can better market my skills, thank you.

[petervandijck]

Consulting = contracting, but you make more money. You basically sell yourself as someone who adds value, not just someone who fills in the blanks.