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Going IT Alone: The Handbook for Freelance and Contract Software Developers
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Going IT Alone: The Handbook for Freelance and Contract Software Developers

by Leon Brown
December 2016
Beginner
376 pages
12h 6m
English
Packt Publishing
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Written agreements

Most worthwhile projects will require some form of agreement to be signed, and even where this isn't the case, it's worthwhile having a set of your own terms and conditions written. Although a contract is technically considered to be in place where there is a payment and verbal or written agreement involved, only a written agreement gives both parties reliable evidence of what has been agreed. Aside from the issue of protection against future disagreements, having a written agreement is also a useful tool for making sure that there are no incorrect assumptions made by both parties, which themselves can lead to conflict that derails the project. The following are considerations to make when looking to write up and agree to any ...

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ISBN: 9781783001408