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New project manager suddenly demanding source-code prior to payment
IANAL, nor any form of professional regarding law, let alone Australian law.
However, from what I've found from a quick google of Australian copyright law, it seems to conform with most copyright ...
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What should I charge for a custom shirt builder web application?
Some of the first considerations would be:
How many times have you done similar work, what were your costs, time, difficulties.
How much will you have to charge just to break even?
What profit is ...
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Is it okay for customer to pay less than invoice amount because of their wire charges?
No.
If you invoice for $380, you should receive $380... then if your payment processor has fees, they are deducted from the $380.
In no instance is it "okay" for a client to send less than ...
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When making a website which activities do you normally include in invoice?
Generally, clients buy a freelancer's time. Using that logic, all time spent on client work is invoiced, regardless of the work.
I never heard of clients wanting different rates for work on prototype ...
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New project manager suddenly demanding source-code prior to payment
The single worst mistake I ever made as a contractor was agreeing to provide source code before payment was made.
Don't do it.
This doesn't pass the "smell test" at all.
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Date on invoice?
the invoice date: last day of the previous month when work was completed (March 31)
send invoice the same/next day (March 31 OR April 1st) doesn't make a difference
yes: invoice is always generated ...
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Is it fair to charge client for FontAwesome pro license as development charges?
If I have a client which needs to run something requiring a license, they purchase a license (through me) so they can continue to use the licensed product.
If I purchase a license, it's so I [my ...
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New project manager suddenly demanding source-code prior to payment
Simple down to earth advice: unless you have a contract or document that explicitly includes the requirement to supply the source code before payment, I think you are right not to change the existing ...
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How to notify a client of costs that increase beyond the estimate
In my experience clients appreciate transparent and frequent updates about the project. I use a simple template that I send out weekly or biweekly that includes updates on planning and budget estimate....
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Should I warn client that I'm going to have to threaten legal action?
First, from looking at your first question and reading this one, I assume you've already pandered to the clients apologies and promises of payment too much. As well as this, I'll be assuming you're ...
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Can I take my client to court for non payment of invoice before invoice is due?
I am NOT a lawyer.
It is my understanding that in the United States, if you have evidence of an intent to default on payment or a contract, you can start the legal processes of repercussions due to ...
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When making a website which activities do you normally include in invoice?
There is more than one way to bill clients for creating websites. Many freelancers view it as a product, and thus charge a flat rate for what they believe the full value of their time + expertise is ...
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Does anyone know of any free time tracking and invoicing software geared toward freelance software developers?
I've been using an MS Access app i put together to track hours, clients, create invoices from hours entered, payments, etc. Since last year i have it connected to MYSQL backend in cloud.
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Should I include gratis overtime on an invoice?
Though I understand your view, I would strongly advise against displaying free hours on your invoice. It could just as easily be viewed as a passive-aggressive move, which is the exact opposite of ...
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New project manager suddenly demanding source-code prior to payment
I would simply write an email to Person B explaining how you and Person A did business before, detail how the work flow process worked before and how it can be beneficial now.
Ask the right questions,...
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New project manager suddenly demanding source-code prior to payment
I'm not familiar with Australia's laws, nor am I a lawyer. But here's what I'd do. Stick to your guns - do not send source code!
First, take into account any payment terms that apply to the invoice....
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Non- Vat Invoice? How to invoice?
That gov.uk link is a very good one. There are some non-government sites which also give advice on running a small business and others which have templates for invoices. This Google Doc lists all the ...
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Is it compulsory to mention my postal address in an invoice I create?
In order to create a legal business entity in the United States a location (address) must be on file and is public record.
With the above in mind, what additional harm could come from putting that ...
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Including Extra Work as 100% Discounted Hours
I always include every discount on any invoice. Even if the discount amounts to 100%.
Why? Well...
The client see the added value they are receiving.
If I should have trouble collecting the amount ...
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Intra-EU freelancer / contractor invoicing rules (taxes)
I used to do the same thing (Part-time employed in country A, as well as self-employed invoicing other clients in country B in a different currency), so I'll tell you what I did.
Create a self-...
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I charge hourly, but services used by the client have monthly costs
I would merely add a line item to my invoices.
Service ............... $xxx
Service ............... $xxx
Service ............... $xxx
Service ............... $xxx
Hosting ............... $xxx
I don'...
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Can I take my client to court for non payment of invoice before invoice is due?
There is nothing stopping you from getting in touch with a lawyer now and getting things set up proactively. They will be able to give you better advice that is tailored to these circumstances. Much ...
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What should I charge for a custom shirt builder web application?
To avoid being underpaid: You want to own as much as possible of what you make. If you are only selling the guy a license to use the thing then it's less important if you get paid a little less than ...
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What should I charge for a custom shirt builder web application?
If you license it, you own it. In the US, if the client decides to walk away from the deal without paying you, your recourse is to take back your software.
If you write it as "A Work Made For Hire" -...
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Is it ok to charge a (always late-paying) client for hours i haven't worked yet?
Most corporations or business use net 30 for payables. That is, they always pay 30 days after receiving an invoice. This is pretty much standard and you should honestly expect 30 days between ...
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Client feels he is doing a favor on me by paying invoice because his requirements changed
It's not uncommon for clients to verbally "devalue" your work. It's a negotiation tactic to try and get you on the defensive and to subconsciously be more generous with them. And apparently it's ...
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Is there any guideline for invoice numbering?
With invoices, the important part is that they are unique across your company - in this case, you.
Invoice 0001 belongs to Client A;
Invoice 0002 belongs to Client B;
Invoice 0003 to Client A (repeat ...
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Is there any guideline for invoice numbering?
There aren't really any rules exactly. But there are some general guidelines....
All invoices should have a completely unique number. Never repeat a number for any reason. You should start with a ...
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Emailing an Invoice for small freelancing work
Just send them an email, with an invoice PDF attached. Some clients need an invoice to be in PDF format for accounting purposes. If you want, repeat the same information within the email body itself.
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