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How is this different from Freelancing?

sep 30 '14 at 18:20 Robert Cartaino 473
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Could this be expanded to businesses who work with ICs?

mar 11 '13 at 16:32 Community♦ 1
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How is this any different than OnStartups?

nov 20 '12 at 17:55 Community♦ 1
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Is this proposal going to do any better than old, dead Freelance Workers proposal?

oct 10 '12 at 6:38 mtk 501

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How do you determine what is the 'going' rate as freelancer? And do you charge by the hour or the day or does it depend on the job?
added by Rachel Gallen Feb 2 '13 at 15:44
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Should I charge a different rate for friends/family?
added by kolin Feb 15 '13 at 9:23
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I'm using this as a replacement for my previous question, as that was more of a forum style question, and not a Q/A. I realise that this could still be quite ambiguos, but would include detail in the question like "I propose to charge my friends/family £x / hour for my services, compared to £y / hour for other clients. I am just starting out, and don't know whether I should even be doing this", etc. – kolin Feb 15 '13 at 9:24
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Being [introverted/remotely located/part-time freelancer], I find it hard to meet new people. What sites do ppl recommend to find new clients & why?
added by Kate Feb 22 '13 at 3:13
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Being [oDesk] user. I'm trying to get my monthly statement, but only get payments from a single Project. How to get listed payments from all Projects?
added by bytebuster Jan 16 '13 at 3:38
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For questions about using online freelance Web systems, including workflow, error messages, and general understanding of how to use these systems. – bytebuster Jan 19 '13 at 18:27
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Is it best to create a formal business such as an LLC or S-corporation?
added by User2542 Feb 4 '13 at 23:00
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-1: It's far too broad. "Best" in what context? – bytebuster Feb 14 '13 at 7:28
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What are effective marketing channels to promote / advertise business?
added by Jay Walker Feb 8 '13 at 3:12
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As a software developer, is it okay to provide a price per hour instead of a fixed-price?
added by Keelan Feb 28 '13 at 7:53
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how to deal with situation that you don't have freelance job more that 3 months?
added by Pitsanu Swangpheaw Jan 18 '13 at 18:30
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-1: Please clarify your question. My grandma doesn't have freelance job for 80 years, for example. :-) – bytebuster Jan 19 '13 at 18:25
I assume you mean a normal employment gap? – Joe Baker Feb 22 '13 at 1:18
when you don't have full time jobs, your income is come from freelance job only. – Pitsanu Swangpheaw Feb 22 '13 at 1:53
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I think that questions like this do belong on this site but need more detail. Things like "I just completed a big project and now I don't have any more work. What are some effective ways to get more projects quickly?" – Chris Travers Feb 23 '13 at 1:11
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How long can I work as contractor in [EU-country] without registering a company there?
added by Donaudampfschifffreizeitfahrt Feb 3 '13 at 17:48
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How important is it to create a business entity for freelance work?
added by Brendan Feb 26 '13 at 22:14
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Is it worth syndicating with other freelancers? If so, when is it good to do so?
added by Ogre Mar 1 '13 at 16:47
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What are the best ways to keep a line of communication open with the client?
added by almostflan Jan 14 '13 at 12:21
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Should I put in my portfolio/profil reputation from StackOverflow?
added by Donaudampfschifffreizeitfahrt Feb 3 '13 at 17:50
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I am working on a new website. My idea is unique and good. But how do i compete/safeguard my business/idea with Big players?
added by NatGio Feb 5 '13 at 13:37
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Pretty sure this belongs on OnStartups, and something similar may have already been asked there. – Joe Baker Feb 22 '13 at 1:20
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I plan to use an accountant. Do I need to learn any accounting?
added by Chris Travers Feb 23 '13 at 1:06
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Whose responsibility is it to create a detailed project outline that can be used to quote a price for a project, mine or the clients?
added by codewaggle Mar 2 '13 at 2:33
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What methods can be used to deal with "scope creep" once a price has been agreed on and the work has begun?
added by codewaggle Mar 2 '13 at 2:41
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In the US, what are the requirements to claim a tax deduction for a home office? Must I own my residence?
added by codewaggle Mar 2 '13 at 2:44
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For anyone interested, you can rent and deduct expenses for a home office. – codewaggle Mar 2 '13 at 2:46
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What are the ways to get freelance work? I am working for an organization and want to do freelance work parttime? how do i get started?
added by NatGio Jan 31 '13 at 13:52
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I want to provide health care insurance to my employees in [US:State]. What options are available and what are benefits/drawbacks of each?
added by Jay Walker Feb 8 '13 at 2:36
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I know .Net and I want to have some additional income, how to start and where to start?
added by NatGio Jan 31 '13 at 13:55
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-1: A typical answer would be, "what have you tried so far?" – bytebuster Jan 31 '13 at 17:01
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