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Private Work---How?

Hi all,

I have a question regarding private work.

I have been asked to do some freelance by my old company. I have given them and rate and they have agreed, but how can i make it official.

1. Do they need to provide me with a spec then i provide them with a timeframe?
2. How do i invoice them?
3. Do i need to set myself up as a sole trader in order to work legally?
4. Who takes care of tax, me or them?...which
5. Basically...what do i need to do get to started on the work so that i am in a position to get paid and not get screwed over...Which they are notorious for

Thanks

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apresto

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Hi there,

Thanks very much to the reply.

I know i mentioned sole trader but it is necessary for me to do so,will i benefit from it.

>>>BTW: I normally invoice for payment when the software / web site is complete, but don't hand over source code until payment recieved -- this way I can't get screwed over.

Good call!

So...as i understand i need to:

Document a spec, sign it, send both copies to them and have them return one copy to me
On this spec it should contain a full spec and timeframe

And when i invoice them just send them a word doc with both our addresses, and proj overview, and price.

When i give them a time frame will i need to give it in ours with the hourly rate so that they can approve how much it will cost them, obviously i cant turn around at the end and claim forty hours if they though it would only take 20

Thanks again for the reply

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apresto

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thats good advice, thanks :o)

Thing is, i don't know what everything is...i dont know what i need to give them or get from them, hence the "How To" :o)