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Thanks for the reply, Christian. I have requested the specification and am aware of the demons of poorly detaled ones. Now, 30%!, wow, I am out of touch. How do you handle delivery of the final product? Per full payment or by providing a working demo that may lock or...?
I give them the exe, then they pay 33%. Then I give them the source code, and they pay the remainder.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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I give them the exe, then they pay 33%. Then I give them the source code, and they pay the remainder.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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DaTxomin wrote:
I do, I do, I do get paranoid. I just don't want to ruin it because of it because it sounds interesting.
I wasn't joking. There's nothing wrong with a healthy dose of paranoia.
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DaTxomin wrote:
I wasn't joking either, unfortunately.
:laugh:
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I give them the exe, then they pay 33%. Then I give them the source code, and they pay the remainder.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
i hear the work is through rentacoder ;) bryce
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i hear the work is through rentacoder ;) bryce
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Interesting. I have not considered releasing the source. Shouldn't that up the price somewhat? It seems to make a big difference to me.
DaTxomin wrote:
I have not considered releasing the source
Then I hope you're not charging very much. If people pay you to write something, they own the source. At least, that's my attitude.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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I have been asked by a large overseas company (reputable in principle) to develop a custom app. I have not done this kind of thing before and would like comments from experienced CPians. I shouldn't have a problem with the price tag: work hours + resources. However, should I ask for a written contract? A 10% upfront fee? Payment/delivery schedule? Keep in mind that the whole transaction will be done via email. As always, thank you all.
DaTxomin wrote:
However, should I ask for a written contract?
Yes, in the most natural way possible, e.g., in the middle of the conversation, say it, "BTW, would you prefer sending me some form of a standard contract you may have, or should I send you mine?"
DaTxomin wrote:
A 10% upfront fee? Payment/delivery schedule?
I'd ask for both, although in my experience, companies are *very* sensitive to paying anything upfront in some countries (although I had no problem with some other countries).
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whose? well, mine isn't, and I would appreciate anything consructive if you can produce it.
It's a joke, it's well known around here that I had a bad experience doing RAC work a few years ago
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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DaTxomin wrote:
However, should I ask for a written contract?
Yes, in the most natural way possible, e.g., in the middle of the conversation, say it, "BTW, would you prefer sending me some form of a standard contract you may have, or should I send you mine?"
DaTxomin wrote:
A 10% upfront fee? Payment/delivery schedule?
I'd ask for both, although in my experience, companies are *very* sensitive to paying anything upfront in some countries (although I had no problem with some other countries).