[softwaredoug]

So far I've noticed that the actual consulting firms aren't fairing as well. They have to get really lean and focus less on being a body shop and more focused on the high-value delivery -- on what can be very short projects.

I've noticed, however, freelancers do quite well. A lot of this is personality driven. People build good personal brands and they do well, firms want those people and will pay good $$ for them.

[dv_dt]

In your estimation what other notable aspects separates a freelancer from a consulting firm?