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9 Tips for Working on Software Projects with Freelancers

Working with a freelance software developer is a bit different than working with a salaried software developer. A focus on results and a limited budget means the project needs to run smoothly from the start. I've written 9 tips to help you as the project sponsor: 1. Understand the problem and have a vision. 2. Trust your developer to focus on solutions. 3. Understand your role and be courageous. 4. Don’t rush the planning stage. 5. Don’t linger in the planning stage.… Continue

Added by John Uhri on April 8, 2009 at 11:05am — No Comments

Hierarchy of the Successful Independent Software Developer

In a 1943 paper, Abraham Maslow first proposed the Hierarchy of Needs. These were the needs he felt all people needed to fulfill, starting at the most basic and moving up as the needs below were met. The needs, progress from basic selfish needs to outwardly expressed ones. This progression moved through physiological, safety, belonging, esteem and ended at self-actualization.… Continue

Added by John Uhri on March 20, 2009 at 12:11am — No Comments

Overnight Success

I'm working on a web application in my spare time. Some days that means little programming time time, others more. The hardest part is the times where nothing seems to be moving forward - the grunt work can be depressing. It is easy to look at software companies that have had phenomenal success in the past few years and feel a little jealous. Or is it? Jonathan Fields wrote about so-called overnight… Continue

Added by John Uhri on March 12, 2009 at 5:10pm — 2 Comments

Entrepreneurship

I've been a freelance software developers for 2.5 years. When I started out on my own in 2006, I set a three phased approach: 1. Subcontracted software development - I would work for consulting companies (as I had for the previous 7 or so years) as a subcontractor on-site for clients. 2. Freelance Software Development - build a base of clients and develop projects for them. This would be done off-site from the client so I could maintain better use of my time and eliminate commuting. 3. Independ… Continue

Added by John Uhri on February 26, 2009 at 11:15am — No Comments

Why Hire a Freelancer?

As a business owner, you are no doubt evaluating your business in light of the current economic environment while planning your software development expenditures for this year. One consideration in your planning is to use freelancer software developers. Now, there are plenty of false assumptions about hiring independent contractors, and many companies are unaware of the benefits of hiring a freelancer. I will address some of the reasons to hire a freelancer: Specific Expert Help Freelanc… Continue

Added by John Uhri on January 20, 2009 at 3:19pm — No Comments

Do Churches Fear the Internet?

Earlier this year I started a blog called Christ Centered Dad where I write about Faith, Family and Fun. It was something I had considered doing for a while, but was nervous about opening up about my faith. After all, I'm a messed up human being... and Google will remember that as long as this world exists. Many of my own fears about a faith-based blog is shared by churches and their online presence. I think there's some big reasons the church (as an… Continue

Added by John Uhri on December 19, 2008 at 10:00am — 9 Comments

Bookmarks for BlogIN

I haven't seen a single source of follow-ups for the BlogIN event, so I started bookmarking them myself. You can find the list at the following url: http://ma.gnolia.com/people/y0mbo/tags/blogin2008 If you have any I've missed, let me know. Continue

Added by John Uhri on April 29, 2008 at 8:52am — No Comments

BlogIN Summary

Here's a few posts and a video from the BlogIN. I had a great time and learned a lot. BlogIN Video Blogging with Zack Legend BlogIN Summary Continue

Added by John Uhri on April 28, 2008 at 12:55pm — No Comments

What I hope to get out of BlogIN

I’m not sure how the BlogIN event is going to go this Saturday (2008 April 26) since it’s being run in a BarCamp fashion. There is no agenda, it will be set by the attendees at the time. For eight years I’ve been a blogger (more or less), but I’ve never had success in my consistency or the number of readers on my site. Maybe I’m just not that good of a self-promoter, or perhaps my blogging schedule doesn’t keep people "tuned in". Whatever the reason, I see myself attending the BlogIN with more q… Continue

Added by John Uhri on April 22, 2008 at 1:54pm — No Comments

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