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Client suspended dev work, but still wants fixes
I have a long term development client that recently needed to suspend development due to some financial issues on his side. Up until now for most of this year I've been on an hourly time commitment at a set rate and not on a project rate. He…
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How to get direct freelancing work without job portals?
With my experience on freelancing sites, I found that referrals and repeating work with a client are never enough to keep you busy.
I have seen many people here claim they have never worked on freelancing sites and get work directly from clients.…
user702
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Reusing freelance code for future projects
What are the ethical limitations of reusing existing code for a future, different client's project? I'm mostly thinking about generic low level code, not proprietary features, algorithms or designs. Assume no NDA was signed also.
For instance, if…
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Developer Portfolio - screenshots and codesamples?
I'm a developer with extensive work experience in Web Development and a few years experience with Iphone (IOS) development as well too. Most of my experience has been full time with big companies, but I also have a variety of freelance type…
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Evaluating short term contracts and pay rate
When considering freelance opportunities I've always considered that for shorter contract terms, a higher rate should be charged, and for longer terms up to an indefinite full time commitment (ie, a full time role) a lower rate can be assumed. So,…
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How prompt should we fix bugs after app release?
So I made an app, we tested it and the app is published to public. The client returns to me in 10-15 days saying that users reported more bugs. I usually give 1 to 3 months of free after-release support which states that I will fix bugs for…
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Collecting final payments from clients who disappear without making full payment?
How to collect final payments from users who run away after taking the product and paying only half?
What is a proven model or method to release product by parts and secure final part of the payments?
All of our past projects we have the following…
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Seeking advice on web design startup
Can anyone with experience in running a start-up software/web design business give me a few solid recommendations on how your general client experience works?
I'm interested in what sort of communication takes place up front after a client contacts…
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Global freelancers and taxation
Does anyone have experience freelancing for a company located outside their own country where they are legally authorised to work? What is the best way to handle taxes in this circumstance? For e.g., a freelancer located in India works for a company…
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How to determine what to charge for building custom Android applications?
How do I determine how much to charge for building Android applications? In other words, how do I tell the client how much money I want?
The client is asking me to tell how much time it will take and the cost for the application. I can tell them…
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In Germany, can I invoice a client for freelance work without having a business registered?
Having already a job as employee in a German company, can one also do some freelance job without being registered as a freelance or as a company?
The intention is not to open a proper company or switch to freelancing, but just to take an additional…
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Are proposals and contracts the same thing?
I've been freelancing as a UX designer for a year and a half, and I'm now in the midst of writing more project proposals. My previous round of proposals was nearly a year ago. I followed the format that Russ Unger and Carolyn Chandler recommend in…
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What Are These People Trying To Accomplish With This Scam?
I am just finishing getting my LinkedIn put together and am also almost job ready. Toward the end I hired a freelancer to help guide me through some projects. He seemed nice and interested in showing me what he was doing with good commentary. Did…
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Am I charging my clients too much?
I recently did web development work for client in UK (I am from India).
Before giving the quotation, I did detailed research about the charges for web development in the UK and for a medium-sized website; the charge was between £1000-2000 on…
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How to find clients beyond sites like oDesk/Guru/Freelancer?
I have been freelancing for more than a year now. It's been great in terms that I get paid decent amount for hours I have put in. My issue is I'd like to diversify risk and find new clients beyond these online sites.
My freelancing work has all come…
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