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Does the clients have the rights to sue if I took too long (breach of contract)?

I was working on a project over the last 6 months - originally i estimated 40 hours however due to client changes it spiralled out to about 100 hours. This was in Australia. The client originally found a new developer who was supposed to work along…
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Should I work for free if client's requirement changed

I have a client. There was one specific limitation of the solution we were implementing. I made sure to tell him about it, and he said it's fine. Now later when it's implemented that way, he feels, it's not ideal for him. Overcoming this limitation…
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Should I charge my client the same rate for support services as I do for development, especially if I subcontract the support work?

I charge X as an hourly rate for development, and I will subcontract the support. My subcontractor charges X/2. I am the one signing the agreements, so I am responsible should the contractor screw up, so there would be occasional supervision, but…
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Can they sue me in this situation?

I have accepted a project on Freelancer.com. The project belongs to an agency that has a client. I have not signed any form of contract or written legal agreement. Despite the fact that I have done all the work as requested, they continued to ask…
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Should I tell my client that software already exists to fill their need?

I have a client who wants a web app built for their business. I build web apps. We have had a couple meetings and I have put together some mockups. They are operating on the assumption that the software tool they need doesn’t exist. They told me…
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What to do when a client cancels project 1 day before delivery?

I learned a valuable lesson today the hard way. I know what to do in the future, but for right now, I want to know what my options are for collecting payment, and maybe some advice on how not to get suckered by your clients. IS THIS LEGAL? ~~ Client…
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Freelance sites specializing in quick turn-around?

Sometimes I have some hours or days to kill, meaning I have time for a quick freelance job. The problem with most sites on the web is that they require a comparatively lengthy application process for each project. This means that by the time my…
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Should client requirements be included in a contract?

A contract between a client and a freelancer is very important, and it covers things such as boundaries, your pay (hourly or set amount), cancellation terms and limits (hours, deadlines, etc). Should the requirements of a client also be included in…
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What to do when the client in proposal phase requests too much work? Should all our work during estimation be free?

We all had a situation when the client sends a paper with questions where you have to spend a couple of hours replying. Then he replies back with more question, and again you spend a couple of hours replying. Even after that you have to spend some…
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How to fire or salvage a problem client?

I have a client that I'm tired dealing with. Although we have a written contract, they often submit change requests that are not covered by the terms of the contract. When I remind about the fixed scope and placing those change requests on future…
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The Freelance Lifestyle: How to manage travel, overtime, and family

I have been working on a contract for around 6 months now. I telecommute from my home office, and am very settled with a wife and kids. I constantly am looking for new work, and often hear of opportunities for contracts all over the country. Since…
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How I can be hidden from my current working company?

I am working in one good company as a senior iOS developer and have some good experience in it. I have some free time in personal and I want to earn more money by doing freelance work online And I need to work for personal reasons. I want to join…
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How to backup declared income when the invoice is lost?

An invoice for some work I did awhile back seems to be missing and I can't find it, yet I want to make sure I am declaring that amount in my tax statements. If I get audited, what's the best way to show this work I've done? (Client has not…
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Subcontracting freelance work in Germany to non-EU students

In Germany, if you are a non-EU student, you are not allowed a paid job, and so it's not possible for a non-EU student to freelance in Germany. However, as a student you are allowed to work certain hours per week and so I'm wondering: can an actual…
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Working as a self employed in US for a EU client

A client from EU is asking me, "Will you invoice them including VAT or local equivalent (sales tax)? If so, what will be the rate?" Should I tell them to prepare a IRS form? Do you know if there is a sales tax that I should ad to my invoice? I am…
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