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Question about using software for improve the freelance work and performance.

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How to compete with free apps?

I'm working on building an app for a store. I'm planning for it to be available for a cost (not free), but there is a free one already that almost does the same thing. They don't appear to be monetizing their application. What would be the best way…
Tech Savant
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Jack of All trades syndrome

Had no idea where to post this... Hoping someone can give me some advice. I have a rather broad set of IT skills. Ranging from helpdesk support, server support, desktop support etc. All the way through to some coding skills (html , CSS and JS )…
Curious Joe
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Buying a software tool - should I buy myself or should the client do so

I'm working on a project as a freelancer. The project is already mature enough and the client wants to localize. I found a software tool on the web that will speed up localization greatly, but it costs money. I have never faced such question before.…
vbncmx
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Simple Extranet/collaborative space for small projects?

I'm looking for a very simple online tool to manage a small Web site project. I'm currently using a Google doc to keep track of everything, but there has to be the equivalent of a project Extranet - but much smaller. I would say Basecamp, but…
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Protecting yourself from a lawsuit

I am developing software for a company and I own the rights to the software. They plan on using the software on a physical device that has the potential to directly harm humans. I have never seen what they are doing they simply ask for things to be…
David Wisniewski
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Shipping applications in servers to clients

More than half of the applications I make for clients require a server setup with apache and mysql. What is the easiest way of shipping a server so that the billing of the server goes to them or so that they can set the server up locally/ in their…
TZubiri
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Do I include Freelance experience on a resume?

I am currently working for MNC for 2+ years as software tester (2012-Present). Prior to that, I was with a start-up company and worked as full time freelancer for 1 year (from 2011-2012). Now, I am planning to switch to some other IT company.…
sanjay b nehwal
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