SmallPotatoes - 2:20 pm on Aug 12, 2009 (gmt 0)

I work remotely (from Malaysia) with clients in Europe and the US. However, I always go to their location and meet with them in person before starting anything. Normally they'll pick up the tab for the trip anyway.

Working for people you don't know and have never met sounds like more trouble than it's worth.

But that aside, working from far away can be easy. Fedex costs me US$20. Thanks to VoIP, phone calls are free. For the odd occasion when it's necessary, video conferencing is easy over broadband.

I definitely do not discount just because my "costs are lower". That's my business. They're paying for the work they get.