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How to start & who should start first interview over Skype?

I'm new to freelancing, and I recently sent a few proposals for jobs. Two clients (individuals, not companies) asked me for my Skype id and added me on Skype, but no one has interviewed me yet. What is the appropriate way to start the conversation?…
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When hiring my first employee, what should be my main "HR" concerns?

I've been a solopreneur for a number of years now, and when my son was old enough, I got him involved in helping with my business. But he is off to college soon and I will need to hire a replacement that will do his work and hopefully much more as…
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As a freelance programmer, how to include projects in portfolio without legal trouble?

I have done many small programming gigs for random people I met online. Now, I want to use their websites in my portfolio. I know the safest answer would be "just ask for consent first". However, I am no longer in touch with these people and…
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Using client's idea to develop an app

I was hired by a client to develop an Android app for him. We've worked together once, and when he offered me the job we didn't make any formal agreement. Now after finishing the development of the app, the client is demanding various changes which…
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Is a single page site better for SEO and visitors, or is a site with various pages better?

I am a freelancer, and I have a small team of freelancers that works with me on large freelance Web development projects. I am offering Web design, development, and SEO. I created a website with many pages that includes my portfolio, about me, and…
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How do I not lose an otherwise good customer over a minor misunderstanding?

A very good customer of mine, gave me various digital media files on USB sticks and CDs to put on this newly created website. One CD in particular was an unpublished song of his and he told me this was the only MASTER CD of that day in the studio. I…
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Client does not pay - Should I turn him in?

I have finished some work for a client, he paid 50% for the work done. After the work was finished and delivered he failed to pay the rest 50%. Legally there isn't much to do with it, it will end up being a waste of time because the amount was not…
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Scheduling calls with clients in different timezones

I live in Europe, while my clients are mostly from US. Thus, the smallest timezone difference between me and my clients is -4hours, the biggest being -9hours. Yet, I also have a customer in Asia, giving me a +4hours customer. Scheduling calls starts…
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How do I determine what my time is really worth?

I work for a custom wine cellar company and have been their one and only designer for a year and half now. The owner used to do the design, but you can't run a company sitting behind a mouse designing all day, so he got me. I have a degree that I…
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How to charge for software design

I have a prospect with both an idea and an existing customer of theirs who want to pay for this idea to be implemented. The customer want to pay only when the implementation is complete. My prospect has separate investors that will fund the…
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How do I know my freelance team working at home?

I am a Freelance web designer and developer with a small team of freelancer. I had an office for last three years. But I felt that as a Freelancer I can do better work. So I hired various team members from different countries and states and closed…
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Finding partners for development startup (preferable Germany)

I am in a difficult situation currently. I am an experienced C++/Qt plus Embedded C/C++ developer. Together with a good friend I planned to open some development service business here in Germany. We are an extremely good match regarding our…
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What's a fair price? and how to point that out?

I'm a freelancer, but I don't actually get very involved with programming or application development myself. I thought this would be an interesting question to put across to you as many of you are technically focused freelancers. I recently hired a…
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Common values for calculated risk (as a freelancer)?

I have been working as an IT Freelancer (Self-Employed) for some years now. The hourly rate for my first larger Job was a suggestion from my client, and over the years it evolved by aligning with the rate of other freelancers. What I miss from time…
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When invoicing clients, what is the process for handling exchanges of consulting services for the client's services?

I work in the IT/development sector in the United States. I recently did some consulting work for a client for a fixed fee. While successful, I did go over my budget and was planning on eating the cost myself. However, the client graciously agreed…
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