I enjoy this transitional forum very much, as I've been encouraged to "go pro" and I'm exploring this option, at least part-time. My professional career is in finance, and as an independent contractor, I'm ever aware that each hour of our day is precious. Is there any experience based opinion on how to manage multiple client loads? I've undertaken a few projects - pro bono - and I'm finding that, not unlike my own genealogical research, I need to focus on each project one at a time or I'll lose my place and have to spend time again re familiarizing myself with where I am in the project. This wastes time. OTOH, it's not realistic to think one research intensive client at time is going to provide any kind of reasonable income. Thoughts? Mary E Hall Santa Barbara, CA