Nov 28, 2008

web design, 3D design, graphic design portfolio


Some General Rules

  1. Never bid on a project you do not have the resources to complete. If you assume that you'll be able to hire a Perl programmer when you make the bid, chances are you'll be scrambling 2 days before the due date and spend all your fee on a last minute programmer.
  2. Get as clear and specific a contract as possible. If the contract is vague, you may find yourself providing more services than you expected.
  3. Be careful with pro bono work.
  4. There are many good reasons to build Web sites for free, but you should treat your pro bono work as seriously as any other contract. And if you give away your services, your customers might not want to pay after the free period is over, even if they like your quality.
  5. Always be honest with your clients. If you say you can meet a deadline, then meet it, and if you can't give them as much warning as you possibly can.