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I definitely relate to the basic issue of estimates with my one-person consulting projects. The bit they didn't mention is: who pays for the cost of the inspect
by stevage 2y ago
I definitely relate to the basic issue of estimates with my one-person consulting projects. The bit they didn't mention is: who pays for the cost of the inspections and analysis? In software, it can take a long time to analyse the requirements and the solution, in order to come up with an estimate (or fixed quote), and I find it awkward trying to get paid for that time.
- kareemm 2y agoDo a roadmap. Fixed scope small project that you get paid for where you define requirements. Deliverable is a functional requirements doc. It derisks the project for them, and gives you more confidence when quoting a fixed scope fixed price project. You just don’t guarantee timeline. I’ve been doing it for over a decade - it works wonders.
- stevage 2y agoWhat is the total cost of these projects and how much are you typically charging for the requirements doc? I'm skeptical that most of the clients I work with would go for something like this. Generally my projects are in the $7k-20k USD range (though with some clients the total spend is much greater with additional phases of work...) Also, what do you mean "you just don't guarantee timeline"? Why not?
- intelVISA 2y agoBest way but hard to find clients open to this as it requires more trust especially if it starts to drag on.