Questions tagged [contracts]
Questions concerning contracts between a freelancer, agent and a client.
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Time spent on requirement discussion with client
Working as a remote freelance under hourly basis, we tend to spend hours in requirement discussion with our clients. I wonder whether those hours should be counted while billing the charges, or would ...
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Designing Websites without CMS
I’m planning to build websites that do not have a CMS (Content Management System) to enable the user to update their content. I have more than enough expertise to enter this business. The only thing ...
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Before you begin web design or development projects, what information should you get from the client?
Let's face it - even asking somebody to design a 'quick and simple' web site to a Freelancer is liking telling somebody to just go write a 'quick and simple' book - you need some form of outline, ...
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Bad rating has decreased my chances of getting work - How can I recover from bad feedback?
I been in freelancing for like 2-3 years now, and earning my bread and butter via freelancing on sites like oDesk etc. Mainly I use oDesk as I had many projects and ratings too.
But now, I have hit a ...
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Voiding a contract for unethical practices
I'm currently under contract with a US-based company. This company puts me through their training program, and at the end of the program, they market me to clients. I then have to get offered a ...
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How do you find contracts locally?
What actionable steps do you take to land a app/web contract in your local city? What things do you look for in particular that has yielded a consistent client base?
I look on craigslist but it's ...
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Should I use a written contract when working for small businesses?
I’m working mostly for small businesses and I’ve never used a written contract. No client has asked about it yet. The only paper involved is my offer and invoice.
When I started my freelancing, I ...
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Telling a client they won't have priority
Is it appropriate to warn a client that they will no longer have top priority because they have not renewed a retainer in a timely fashion?
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Contributing back to open source projects you've used and improved on the job?
Update: Sept, 2 The answers of @mysterycommand and @Hiroto gave some good insight and prompted me to be more clear. I've rephrased my question with explicit details; the intent is the same, hopefully ...
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Freelance Consulting while Employed
What options do IT consultants have if they're interested in expanding their skillset with engagements outside of their corporate employer?
I'm interested in the fast-paced lifestyle of freelance ...
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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 ...
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How do companies sustain by working on freelancing sites?
We were asked to do a few jobs via oDesk, elance and guru freelance websites. While working via these services, I noticed that there are many "companies" there who basically use these services to find ...
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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 ...
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Freelancing rates for students
For students, age 18-22, pursuing engineering, how are the hourly rates, or freelancing rates, determined?
For example, I am 20, have 2 years of experience in making iOS apps and have about 10-15 ...
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Deciding budget of a project which does not have exact requirements
Let's say there is a project which does not have an exact set of requirements.
And then the clients ask for an "tentative" quote.
There is no way to decide that, for example, an iPad app for a hotel ...
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How much to charge for an unlimited licence for software/hardware payroll solution
Please take your time to read the below otherwise click elsewhere. I will try and make it short but I feel I need to explain the situation fully so that you guys can help me decide whether my ...
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Samples of legal contracts for contractors (freelancers) [duplicate]
Is there a good resource where I could find a quality contract sample which I can use for my clients?
Ideally it would be a contract for IT expert, not plumber (since I found many contracts like that)...
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Contractor going Full time - what do I do with my incorporation?
I live in Canada and for the last 2 years I was doing contract development under a federally incorporated business.
But now I am full time and wondering what I need to do with my incorporation. I ...
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How to quickly and efficiently create proposals and send invoices?
I am starting a freelance design services business and need to handle project management and billing.
I was planning on creating the proposal in Adobe InDesign and then sending the invoice through ...
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How to estimate the hourly rate for senior developer?
I'm considering looking for contractor jobs (in Western Europe). I have the experience of senior developer (Java) so I'm confident of the high quality of value added I can provide to the client. But I'...
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How should I determine whether to charge my client for converting iOS 6 app to iOS 7 app?
I am working on an iOS app as a freelancer. I am confused whether or not to charge my client for converting the app so that it's compatible with iOS 6 and iOS 7.
How should I determine whether or ...
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How to not burn bridges when turning down a contract
I've got two offers on at present, and I certainly don't have time for both. How can I turn down the second one without ruining my chance to work with them in the future, should the opportunity arise?...
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Approximate cost of bookkeeping for contractor in Western Europe?
I'm considering contracting in Western Europe, with the most probable target - Germany or Switzerland. I'm making cost analysis, so I'd like to know what is the approximate/average cost of bookkeeping ...
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How do you give feedback on a contract from a client?
A client has given me a contract that needs some changes before I'd sign it. I have no problem reading and doing basic research for a few pages of legalese. Most of the contract is fine but there are ...
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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 ...
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Impact of long pause in CV on finding job as contractor?
I'm planning longer pause (about 1 year) after current contract (IT - programmer). I have about 8 years of experience, and I haven't made such a long pause yet (maximal - 3 months). However, there are ...
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Retainer Agreements
I am a developer / designer, and I'm interested in establishing a retainer position.
How do you structure a retainer arrangement?
Is a flat monthly rate preferred? A client will likely want to know ...
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What are the pro and cons of working directly with a client versus through a consulting agency? [closed]
Never have done any consulting or freelancing work I'm curious what the advantages and disadvantages are. Obviously a consulting company takes a cut on your pay check and may provide some business ...
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Freelance Web Developer Stationary for Estimates, Proposals, Contracts
I'm about to start my freelance web development/design business, as a sole trader. My website is set up, and ranking well, and I've already received quite a few requests for estimates/quotes on a ...
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How Should I Track/Group Receipts and Expenses as a Freelancer?
My question is in two parts:
(1) I am swimming in all kinds of receipts and after at least 5+ years of working as a freelancer and this is not good for my taxation.
It has been easy to state at the ...
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What information should be on a formal purchase order?
I have a vendor who has offered to sell me supplies on net 30 terms. The vendor has requested a formal purchase order for any supplies delivered before delivery. Why do I need to do this? More ...
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EU-citizen working as contractor in Switzerland?
If I'm an EU-citizen and want to work in Switzerland as contractor, what should I do, if I have company registered in EU?
Can I work in Switzerland as contractor and invoice my client company as EU-...
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Effect on employee-periods in CV on finding contractor jobs?
What is the effect of being employed full-time for longer period of time on finding job as contractor afterwards?
As far as I know, when companies are looking for contractors, many short- and medium-...
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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 ...
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Formality of contracts
I'm currently taking on one or two odd jobs, but without formal contracts. While these two in particular won't likely require contracts, I still would like to present one.
Is there a particular ...
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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 ...
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How should I handle contract cancellation fees?
If my client decides to discontinue a project that I am working on part-way through, or wishes to cancel work, how much should I say my client has to pay?
