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Which is the most honest or ethical way to bill, hourly or fixed price?

I ran into an interesting discussion below this question regarding ethics in billing. Where I think hourly billing is the most transparent way to bill, the other side has written, extensively I might add, on why it isn't and one should go for fixed…
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Can one make a living just by working through Elance, Freelancer, oDesk, etc?

I just starting using Elance and Freelancer. I was wondering if freelancers generally use these platforms to help them make ends meet, or if some freelancers actually make their entire living with jobs obtained there?
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Client's budget is higher than expected

My client informed me in advance that his budget is 10k while I can comfortably sell him the product for 5k. Should I sell based on their budget or something in between my pricing and their budget? Is there an ethical stance on this matter?
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How important is a prompt reply in the freelance world?

When I am really overloaded with work, I don't have time to reply to new client's requests on estimations (how much will it cost, can you do these addons,...) as I simply cannot concentrate to produce a quality reply. Often it takes up to 2 days…
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How do I determine which type of contract to use?

I have seen multiple types of contracts: Independent Contractor Agreement Master Services Agreement Statement Of Work Verbal Agreement Are any/all of these types of contracts applicable for freelance work, and are there clear lines for choosing…
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Can learning a new technology be a paid task for a client?

Recently, I started working for a client, and he found my work really excellent, and he's asked me to build a team and do a complete project for him. I would like to learn iOS development, and build an iOS app myself, so would it be a valid/legit…
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Who owns the result of my contracted work?

I am currently working for a company on a contract-to-hire (eventually) plan. Apart from tax forms, I never signed an official contract. Do I maintain all rights to my work? I am by no means planning on walking away and calling it mine - just…
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Can we charge "being late" penalties to the client?

I have been in situations like this on several occasions and I would like to hear how the community behaves in such situations. Also if you have handled this situation via the contract, I would appreciate you show me its excerpt that handles this…
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How to find good jobs on freelancing sites

I've recently got back into doing freelancing jobs because I needed to get activity on a payment method in order to get private loads reactivated. I am using freelancer.com and even when I made about 1k in the last 30 days, I find it a little hard…
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Project based freelance project requiring multiple unexpected "redos" from client

I've got a project based contract to build a software app. The planned contract initially stated an aggressive 8 week release plan, and it was stated that the designs and API were at or near completion. Payment was 25% up front, 25% at milestone,…
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Client Threatening to Contact Permanent Employer?

I picked up a side job. Terms were agreed on. Payment up front and percentage of profits. No money has been paid up front. Communication has been tenuous. I received a text message stating "I am beginning to get concerned about you, I'm going to…
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Should a contractor charge a higher hourly rate for a shorter term contract? Rules of thumb?

I was approached some time back by a recruiter who had a 1-week contract opportunity. I'm guessing the client anticipated a quick fix to a single problem. Anyway, the rate quoted by the recruiter was low, even for a typical length contract for…
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How should an independent contractor's resume differ from that of a candidate seeking a permanent position?

How should an independent contractor's resume differ from that of a candidate seeking a permanent position? Are there things that should be emphasized on a resume for an independent contractor? Are there typical sections or kinds of information that…
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What should I look at to determine whether or not I should charge by the hour or by fixed price?

Many freelancers charge their clients by the hour, and many others charge their clients a fixed price for the project. I've worked on a few contract projects on the side and have only charged a portion of one phase of a project using a fixed price.…
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How to approach local shops to offer them my service?

In my city there are many shops that don’t have a website. I’d love to explain why they should have one and offer my service to them. However, I’m unsure how to approach them. If I’m a regular customer, it’s no big deal. But I don’t visit most of…
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