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Cancelling a project on a client

Conor, Looks as if you've kind of blew it on this one. When a client reserves the right to make changes to requirements, then you CAN'T do fixed price and expect to make a profit. Your only saving …
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Unprofessional to leave before project ended for better paid project?

If you are being paid hourly, then the company that you're working for has no recourse because the contract is divisible and does not specify a number of hours. If you were doing fixed-price work, it …
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How to handle endless modifications on fixed-fee projects

If your client wants a relationship where she can feel free to call you whenever and make changes at-will, then your contract CANNOT be fixed price. You're going to have to go to hourly or you're goi …
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Contract was fixed fee, now they want to cancel and are asking that I send them an invoice f...

Wrong approach! The fixed-price contract was signed. You started work, in reliance. Maybe they don't need your work any more, or had buyer's remorse -- but you are owed the FULL price. Don't accep …
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Bartering - client has cancelled and is asking for money

The doctor can't unilaterally modify the terms of your original agreement. Your agreement gives you both the option of using one anothers' services, with no specific mention of cash compensation. Yo …
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