Archive for June, 2008
Tips On Internet Design And Development Contracting
Freelance work has always been a staple of the capable entrepreneur. People who are self-employed know that a life contracting isn’t as easy as working for a corporation. Sometimes, the contracts can be overwhelming as clients become increasingly difficult.
Here are some tips for working on the internet as a contractor.
Tip 1. Finding Contracts:
There are many ways to find contracts. The best way to do this on the Internet is to network with people in the industry and look for advertisements on sites such as craigslist.com. Finding a contract is only the first step on your road to financial freedom.
Tip 2. Accepting and Winning the Contract:
Make sure the contract is right for you. The contract should be within your capabilities and abilities before you accept it. Once you find the right job, you’ll need to win over the company that’s going to be paying you. To do this, you’ll have to meet their specific requirement as well as provide them with assurances that you’re the perfect fit. A lot of developers will refer to a personal portfolio of websites designed, or graphics created. This is a sure-fire way to let the client know you’re serious about contract employment.
Tip 3. Make Sure They Can Pay You:
It might sound funny, but there are plenty of contracts out there, but not all of the clients are willing to pay, or are able to pay. Small businesses are the backbone of society, and in a poor economy, no one is safe. Make sure the company you contract for is able to pay you upon completion. Always ask for a deposit. Depending on your personal reputation, ask for an amount that will work for you. Typically, designers charge a 50% deposit for a website after giving an initial estimate. You are the best person to give this estimate because only you will know how long it will take to develop for your client.
Tip 4. Don’t Sell Yourself Short:
Selling yourself short can be devastating to your career. Undercutting another developer is also a poor way to build your portfolio. When you give your rate, the client may see this as your skill level if other developers they are interviewing or in negotiations with give a higher rate. Lower rates will drive up competition and ultimately bring down the cost of contracts in the market. If you sell yourself short, you sell everyone short.
Tip 5. Referrals:
Ask for referrals. In all my years contracting, referrals have made my business succeed beyond anything I could have ever imagined! Developing good relationships with your clients and your clients’ friends will benefit in the long run. This will complete the cycle of finding and developing contract web jobs. Remember, it never hurts to ask-especially if it’ll help make you more money.
Learning how to find contracts and maintain clients is vital to a career in freelancing on the internet. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be when meeting new clients and writing proposals! Good luck!
By: Eddie Phanichkul
About the Author:
Here are some tips for working on the internet as a contractor.
Tip 1. Finding Contracts:
There are many ways to find contracts. The best way to do this on the Internet is to network with people in the industry and look for advertisements on sites such as craigslist.com. Finding a contract is only the first step on your road to financial freedom.
Tip 2. Accepting and Winning the Contract:
Make sure the contract is right for you. The contract should be within your capabilities and abilities before you accept it. Once you find the right job, you’ll need to win over the company that’s going to be paying you. To do this, you’ll have to meet their specific requirement as well as provide them with assurances that you’re the perfect fit. A lot of developers will refer to a personal portfolio of websites designed, or graphics created. This is a sure-fire way to let the client know you’re serious about contract employment.
Tip 3. Make Sure They Can Pay You:
It might sound funny, but there are plenty of contracts out there, but not all of the clients are willing to pay, or are able to pay. Small businesses are the backbone of society, and in a poor economy, no one is safe. Make sure the company you contract for is able to pay you upon completion. Always ask for a deposit. Depending on your personal reputation, ask for an amount that will work for you. Typically, designers charge a 50% deposit for a website after giving an initial estimate. You are the best person to give this estimate because only you will know how long it will take to develop for your client.
Tip 4. Don’t Sell Yourself Short:
Selling yourself short can be devastating to your career. Undercutting another developer is also a poor way to build your portfolio. When you give your rate, the client may see this as your skill level if other developers they are interviewing or in negotiations with give a higher rate. Lower rates will drive up competition and ultimately bring down the cost of contracts in the market. If you sell yourself short, you sell everyone short.
Tip 5. Referrals:
Ask for referrals. In all my years contracting, referrals have made my business succeed beyond anything I could have ever imagined! Developing good relationships with your clients and your clients’ friends will benefit in the long run. This will complete the cycle of finding and developing contract web jobs. Remember, it never hurts to ask-especially if it’ll help make you more money.
Learning how to find contracts and maintain clients is vital to a career in freelancing on the internet. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be when meeting new clients and writing proposals! Good luck!
By: Eddie Phanichkul
About the Author:
Eddie Phanichkul is a writer from southern California. He writes on relationships and technology, as well as reviews film and literature. Visit Taking Stuff Apart, http://www.takingstuffapart.com to read more!
Tips in Dealing With Workplace Disputes
As an employer, you can do a lot to ensure that your employees deal with disagreements in proactive, productive ways. One method is by knowing when and how you should intervene and when to let things be.
Here are some practical tips on how to deal with employee troubles and spats in the workplace:
• Identify the problem. Make sure everyone involved knows exactly what the issue is, and why they are arguing. Talk it out until everyone agrees that there is a problem, and understands what the key issues are.
• Listen to both parties involved in the dispute and try to keep an open mind in dealing with each other’s issues and in the general issue as well.
• Allow every person involved to clarify his or her perspectives and opinions about the problem. Make sure everyone has an opportunity to express an opinion. If necessary, establish a time limit (say, five minutes per person), and make sure each person sticks to the limit while stating his or her case. It is your responsibility to make sure all participants feel safe and supported.
• Identify the ideal end result, from each party’s point of view. It might surprise everyone to discover that their visions are not so different from each other after all.
• Figure out what can realistically be done to achieve each individual’s goals. If action is taken, how will this affect other projects and objectives? Will the end result be worth the time and energy spent? If the attempt fails, what’s the worst that can happen?
• Find an area of compromise. Is there some part of the issue on which everyone agrees? If not, try to identify long-term goals that mean something to everyone, and start the negotiations from there.
• A little anticipation or concern can go a long way toward preventing conflicts among coworkers.
To minimize the incidence of spats, here are some preventive measures you can take:
• Bring issues out in the open before they become problems.
• Minimize or avoid situation that could trigger problems or troubles
• Respond to the problem when you first notice it
• Have a process for resolving conflicts — bring up the subject at a meeting, and get agreement on what people should do in cases of differing viewpoints.
• Make sure everyone understands the company’s goals and expectations, including the expectation for each individual.
• Clarify job descriptions, responsibilities, and territories.
Workplace disputes can be prevented if both employers and employees know what to do in a situation. Disagreements in the workplace are often caused by misunderstanding among workers or with employers.
To thresh out matters, an employer should implement a policy on how disagreements and disputes must be resolved. The drafting of an employees’ manual can provide the necessary guidelines for workers about proper behavior and manner in the workplace.
In order to do this, an employer can get the services of LA employment attorneys who are knowledgeable in handling employment issues. Their skills and experience may prove beneficial in implementing a clear policy of resolving disputes in the workplace.
Our LA employment attorneys are capable of providing effective legal advices and representations to any type of workplace disputes. For more information, please log on to our website and consult our expert Los Angeles attorneys.
By: Manuel Salvacion
About the Author:
Here are some practical tips on how to deal with employee troubles and spats in the workplace:
• Identify the problem. Make sure everyone involved knows exactly what the issue is, and why they are arguing. Talk it out until everyone agrees that there is a problem, and understands what the key issues are.
• Listen to both parties involved in the dispute and try to keep an open mind in dealing with each other’s issues and in the general issue as well.
• Allow every person involved to clarify his or her perspectives and opinions about the problem. Make sure everyone has an opportunity to express an opinion. If necessary, establish a time limit (say, five minutes per person), and make sure each person sticks to the limit while stating his or her case. It is your responsibility to make sure all participants feel safe and supported.
• Identify the ideal end result, from each party’s point of view. It might surprise everyone to discover that their visions are not so different from each other after all.
• Figure out what can realistically be done to achieve each individual’s goals. If action is taken, how will this affect other projects and objectives? Will the end result be worth the time and energy spent? If the attempt fails, what’s the worst that can happen?
• Find an area of compromise. Is there some part of the issue on which everyone agrees? If not, try to identify long-term goals that mean something to everyone, and start the negotiations from there.
• A little anticipation or concern can go a long way toward preventing conflicts among coworkers.
To minimize the incidence of spats, here are some preventive measures you can take:
• Bring issues out in the open before they become problems.
• Minimize or avoid situation that could trigger problems or troubles
• Respond to the problem when you first notice it
• Have a process for resolving conflicts — bring up the subject at a meeting, and get agreement on what people should do in cases of differing viewpoints.
• Make sure everyone understands the company’s goals and expectations, including the expectation for each individual.
• Clarify job descriptions, responsibilities, and territories.
Workplace disputes can be prevented if both employers and employees know what to do in a situation. Disagreements in the workplace are often caused by misunderstanding among workers or with employers.
To thresh out matters, an employer should implement a policy on how disagreements and disputes must be resolved. The drafting of an employees’ manual can provide the necessary guidelines for workers about proper behavior and manner in the workplace.
In order to do this, an employer can get the services of LA employment attorneys who are knowledgeable in handling employment issues. Their skills and experience may prove beneficial in implementing a clear policy of resolving disputes in the workplace.
Our LA employment attorneys are capable of providing effective legal advices and representations to any type of workplace disputes. For more information, please log on to our website and consult our expert Los Angeles attorneys.
By: Manuel Salvacion
About the Author:
Jinky once aspired to become an hotelier. Now, she hopes of becoming a successful doctor. She intends to pursue this dream in the near future. In the meantime, she’s glad for the opportunity to enhance her writing skills while working as a content writer.
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