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What are the consequences of opting out of EAA Regulations in UK?

I am a contractor in UK with my own LTD company. After 4 years contracting I have been contacted by an Agent for a role. Apart of the usual stuff he has requested me two uncommon things: My NIN number (Not sure why but maybe is related) To include…
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How to store Client Information?

I'm setting up my freelancing business and need a way to store my client data securily which includes: Password Notes Invoices Projects Etc. What is the Best Way to Do that? Access Database or any web based app?
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How much money should one save up before freelancing full-time?

I was curious; how much money (in terms of months of expenses) should someone save up before quitting their day job and freelancing full-time?
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Do freelancers working together need to register a company?

I've been working with a group of freelancers for a few years now as we all work in the same industry (web development) so we've been helping small businesses on CL a lot. We decided that we want to own our own website to market our services but by…
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Validity of a signed PDF (England)

An agency from the UK sent me an agreement as PDF with a signature in it. I wonder, is this legally enough? My field is of course still blank also. I remember a while ago somebody sent me a contract (in which case I was providing the service) they…
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Had gotten bad review; should I close my account to start getting projects again?

I had been working on a client's project through UpWork, but due to a health issue, I had to stop working on the project. The client got angry and left bad feedback. To the present day, I have not been getting any projects recently, and I think that…
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Can a Canadian contractor work for a UK based company? Tips / input are welcome

I'm looking into a contract in IT (specifically software development), and the work would be done out of my home in Canada for a company based in the UK. My questions are: Is this arrangement possible? Would I charge any taxes, such as GST or VAT,…
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is NDA valid just because you signed it and had no further work

i got in touch with a person last year regarding one of his projects, and he wanted me to start working after we sign the NDA, and so i did as he seemed very assuring about the project and all. but we never started and i now have a similar kind of…
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I'm converting a desktop software as a cloud service. Is there any ratio between their prices?

I've developed software that manages invoices, products, customers, and sales. The price of the license is 3.500$ and can be used by three users only on Microsoft Windows operating system. After the first year, one must pay 30% yearly (a ratio that…
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How does one find project details on Freelancer.com?

I will often open up a project, such as the this one, and see an extremely vague description. However, people are giving bids for the project, so that means that they approximately imagine what it entails. Is there any place to ask questions about a…
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I'm a 'freelance' web developer / considering hosting client websites as reseller (or not) - opinons wanted on reseller accounts

I worked for a small / local web development company whose owner retired about 2 years ago. The previous business offered hosting services (which, set up years ago was done in a shared hosting environment) which I just carried on (I pay the host…
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How many completed projects is good for a portfolio for a new freelancer?

I finally committed to becoming a full stack web developer about a year ago. I have progressed very well, but am not an expert by any stretch. But I am happy with my progress. It is time now to build up my portfolio so I can sell myself in the…
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Finder's fee (or percentage) for a 6 months contract

A person I know -- I could call him client or business associate, depending on the project --, who has more seniority than I do, was approached by a big institution looking for a consultatn-programmer for a 6 months contract. He told them he knew a…
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What if I feel client is over-charged

This is a hypothetical question. Generally bids on platform like Upwork revolves around the client budget. Suppose I got the job offer and during the job, I realized client is roughly paying me twice than the job is worth. So what should be done in…
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Can a project milestone be considered complete before revisions took place?

I just completed the first milestone of a project, but before the client provides feedback and requests possible revisions, she decided to put the project on hold and pay me only half of first milestone fee under the pretext that no revision took…
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