... The Business Aspects Of Web Work

• Going on maternity leave

Hi Guys I have recently set up my online shop and i was just wondering about when i go on maternity leave. I work full time also so am taking...

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• Register as a sole trader

Hi all, I'm new to this site, but recognise a few names from boards.ie I am wondering how many of you develop sites in your own spare time,...

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• Must I provide source code

Im developing a .net system for a new customer, we have no contract, im providing the website which they are hosting on their own server and...

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• Register 2nd Business name with Cro.ieCore.ie

got it sorted in the end

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• Quoting people

What software do you use to generate your quotations? I'm using inDesing at the moment and exporting as pdf.

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• I need some wise words

Okay, this might be a long one, but I feel by explaining myself properly I give myself a better chance of getting the advice I need. I've just...

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• International Numbers - Virtual PBX

Can anyone recommend a company that can provide virtual numbers in multiple countries? I've found a few that offer US numbers ONLY, but the only one...

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• Moo full size business cards

Thanks to a post from davros over on Boards I see that Moo are no offering full size business cards MOO.com | The secret’s out: MOO Business Cards...

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• Achieving Company Approval

I'm involved in a new startup (providing a diverse range of web based services). At the moment the likes of Enterprise Ireland offer growing...

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• Where to buy software (licenses)

I need to get copies of Adobe web premium for 2 designer/developers. I remember reading somewhere before that paying for the licenses and downloading from the US was the most cost effective way to go. Walking in to a shop is the worst thing I could do. So what software do you use and where did you get it?

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• Maintenance Contracts - help needed

I am looking at a project at the moment where the client has requested a maintenance contract. This is a project which is aimed at getting me involved in their orverall web strategy and, understandably, they would like the comfort factor of knowing I am available to help out whenever they run into a problem. My usual proposal invoves a golive date followed by an hourly rate for changes thereafter, but this is a different type of project for me. I would greatly appreciate any advice people might have on maintenance contracts, both in what kinds of costs are involved and also how to ensure it suits, and protects, both the client and the contractor - without being so legalese it puts a client off! many thanks for any pointers/links/advice/help!

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• Advice on terms and conditions

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get advice on "terms and conditions" for my site on Dublinbynumbers.com (http://www.dublinbynumbers.com)? I figured that I should have some terms and conditions for advertisers and people who want to be listed on the site, but don't have a clue about that end of things.

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• Who is responsible for content

I always specify that my clients come up with the text content. I will assist in collating the information, finding spelling and grammar mistakes, etc. as a courtesy. I recommend the services of a trusted copywriter if content might be an issue. And this is explained to the client from the word go and in the contract. I currently have a client, who some ways into the project, is incredulous that we don't produce the content. Do some web designers here see content provision as their role?

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• newbie contract Q

Is there such a place on the net where I could get a contract layout or even a printable template that can be used as is?

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• Where can we get stock imagesphotos for use in client projects

I was going to post earlier regarding "where one can get stock images/photos" for inclusion on website templates which will be sold. I see a lot of people tend to use specifically iStockPhoto, but I have a few concerns. I want to do things right, and don't want to infringe copyright or create any scope for illegal action. What caught my eye in the bottom of this page: How to Buy Stock Photos And Images | iStockphoto.com (http://www.istockphoto.com/introduction_1.php) is: "Your license is for one computer / one user" Then in this page: iStockphoto License Agreement | iStockphoto.com (http://www.istockphoto.com/license.php) is: "For example, you cannot superficially modify the Content, print it on a t-shirt, mug, poster, *template *or other item, and sell it to others for consumption, reproduction or re-sale." Now further down the 2nd page it says, that you can use the images on "web pages to a maximum of 800 x 600 pixels". So does this ultimately mean, I can purchase an image from iStockPhoto, and use it on any website that I'm not selling. Such as my own website, etc. But not on a website I develop for a client. If that is the case, then where can we purchase stock images/photos that we can legally use on a client's website?

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• freelance ireland

is anybody here a member of freelance ireland - i have been waiting for membership - does anybody know what the story is with it ? it looks active

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• The Story of the Cowboy

A very sad tale, which I'm sure we have all shared and why it is so important to get signed contracts and deposits before starting any work: Rent2Buy Property - Home (http://www.rent2buyproperty.com) Rob.

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• who owns the site

was working on a contract and the subject of copyright has come up - typically who owns the finished site ? - i would have thought that a client would expect to own his or her site, but is this the case, or does it vary ?

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• VAT on services to U.S. Clients

Does anybody know whether we should be charging VAT on services to U.S. based clients?

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• Outsource to India. Wordpress Joomla Templates

Hi Everyone, I'd like to commission some templates to be built for Open Source Software. Primarily looking at getting some Joomla templates and Wordpress templates made cheaply in India. I'm wondering what website is best to post to for this kind of request and what I should expect to pay for something that is of decent (no perfect) quality. Also if anyone has done this before and has any advice I'm all ears. Its not for a client, the templates are for me to provide to the Open Source Community. I'd create them myself, but I have such little time these days to do it myself and I'm a bit of a Web Standards Perfectionist. Also should I do a mockup in Photoshop first or just let them come up with a design concept? Also apologies if this is in the wrong section.

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