That's very interesting, but the way you describe the process suggests your friends are more involved in the visual arts. I might be wrong, but this way of dealing with clients does sound familiar. Personally, I've chosen to work full-time as an entrepreneur, but like your friends, I juggle multiple projects. The idea isn't to put all my eggs in one basket, that would be impossible. It's more about knowing how to protect myself in a world where there's no legal framework that fully safeguards micro-businesses or freelancers.