In this episode we look at agreements that you make with clients, both formal ones, such as contracts you sign when a project is agreed upon, and the smaller agreements that you make each time you talk to a client.

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We continue our series on quoting for a project with a look at estimating development work.

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Extreme Programming Explained
By Kent Beck

Freelancers on Rails
(Google Group)
http://groups.google.com/group/freelancers-on-rails

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In this episode we start going through the process of finding and signing a client. This is part one of a series of episodes on this topic.

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37signals Gig Board
http://gigs.37signals.com/

Geoffrey Grosenbach's Project Leads
http://nubyonrails.com/articles/2006/03/17/ruby-on-rails-jobs

Freelancers on Rails
(Google Group)
http://groups.google.com/group/freelancers-on-rails

In this episode we take a look at the importance of local networking in the real world. What can you do to ensure that you're up to date with the rails scene in your home town, and how can stay motivated to learn from people around you.

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Creating Passionate Users (on teaching as marketting):
http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2005/09/you_can_outspen.html

Slimtimer
http://www.slimtimer.com/

On ruby brigades
http://www.oreillynet.com/ruby/blog/2006/02/the_power_of_ruby_brigades.html

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Episode 2, now with a ten minute format.

We discuss working from home, including creating a productive work area,  good practices to create disciplined approach to work, and communication with clients.

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Ruby on Rails Podcast
podcast.rubyonrails.org

Edge Case
theedgecase.com

Getting Real
gettingreal.37signals.com