A techie is also a tradesman. I would say a techie has a lot more to learn from a business person, especially those who are freelancers. Being a techie may no

A techie is also a tradesman. I would say a techie has a lot more to learn from a business person, especially those who are freelancers. Being a techie may not be for everyone, but for those who are a good fit for it, the tech skills are easy to pick up. Business and people skills are much more difficult. In other words, anyone can pick up a trade, but not everyone can translate those skills into a business. In a world which seems to be more and more filling up with people going out on their own rather than making careers, these skills are very important.