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I am sitting on a project with a client and have to sit there and discuss whether something is useful or not. Since I can't program while I am there I don't get paid since I get paid by the hour of programming. Should I raise my programming price or should...
Started by Thomaschaaf on
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Edited to add: I also wanted it is to charge for the spec but... .
Absolutely you should charge that your cost/hour coding is $ and your cost/hour consulting is $$.
Before then, it's just a high-level job interview.
consulting costs money.
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I've gotten a couple of interviews from companies to fill a junior software developer, half of which are consulting companies.
My last and first job didn't really focus on code quality and was very budget oriented. Creating high quality code is something...
Started by burnt1ce on
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A (good) consulting company is going to be concerned with code, and whether the client deems that a priority.
The #1 objective for a consulting company is to complete the project on time, on budget weeks and will accept 98% complete).
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At some point, I'd like to follow some of the advice on SOFlow and start my own small consulting / software shop. (Consulting because it's easy to get work, software because it scales much better.)
I understand the naming behind " Less Everything " - ...
Started by James A. Rosen on
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You....
It doesn't necessarily have to make sense in terms come up with something terribly catchy, then a simple "Your Name Consulting, LLC" would work fine, pronounceable, spellable name.
Suggest is try to find some unique thing around you..
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As one of the core contributors for an open-source framework, I'm frequently dazzled by the blurry line between "open source help" and consulting. I'd like to ask for your advice on the matter.
Frequently, people using the framework would post 400+ lines...
Started by Alex on
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Feature related issues relating to people asking for functionality, or trying to get functionality should be dealt with either by consulting needs if custom, etc.
And having difficulty is consulting related.
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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to get IT consulting jobs/clients? I would be looking to target small business in my local area.
Also, does having certifations (e.g. MCSE) help attain clients
Any other advice welcome.
Thanks Sean
Started by Sean Taylor on
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Computer Consulting Business Tips may have a few other tips.
Good luck.
Actual money to spend.
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At any given time, I do consulting for between 2-4 clients, and I'm having some trouble keeping track of the hours and generating invoices. My current solution is to use Google Calendar to track my hours, and then at month-end, manually enter the data...
Started by rwmnau on
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Its saved me more time and headaches over the years than I spent... .
It takes care of taxes, all my business expenses, my time tracking and finally invoicing .
I use Quickbooks.
Save yourself alot of headaches and use an accounting package that manages time .
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As a freelance programmer, it can be a good thing when you quote for 4-5 jobs and get all 5 of them. It can mean lots of money, but it also has the effect of stress/burnout, and not knowing where to start and how to get anything done. Especially when ...
Started by Click Upvote on
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For some reason most "geeks" have a tendency.
A dog with a bone :-)
The second hardest thing is probably convincing your customers/project managers thing in the morning so that I get them out the way.
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In a few days I'll be meeting with the owner and a few others of a small business. At this meeting, I'll be discussing their website, specifically how I would plan to improve it. I have already had a few discussions with employees at this company, so ...
Started by nilamo on
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Steve ....
The other thing is as a contracting position you on consulting contracts.
Angle then it's a little easier to transition into a role where you are doing part time consulting for them after you get a full time job elsewhere.
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I've been considering switching from full time employment to contracting, and I could potentially even keep my current employer as a just about full time client, while maintaining flexibility to take on other jobs. What administrative functions should...
Started by Zak on
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I ignored everyone else saying this same thing when I started consulting-scale, rather than a personal services consulting gig, you're better off handling your own sales and having a professional voicemail....
To do with hiring anyone else.
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I am about to start working for a new customer who asked for a "firefighter" to help his only developer finish a product due at the end of the month.
While I am confident I will do fine from a technical point of view, I could use some advice regarding...
Started by agateau on
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Over time....
Look at the big problems first and let the little stuff go so you don't sound like you are constantly criticizing .
Start Slow.
When the month is over, take your next project.
Don't educate, you're there to finish the project, dot end of line .
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