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Ask HN: Questions about iOS Freelancing

1 points by AppsAndiOS 14y ago

Hi HN, I have been developing for iOS for a few months and have recently released an app that is fairly simple, but shows well-rounded iOS development skills. I have someone that would like me to develop an app for them, but neither he nor I have any experience with freelancing. I am mostly aware of what is fair as far as pricing goes, but I have a few other questions. Side note: After this client, I plan on continuing as a freelancer. I am a student now and I want to freelance and work on my own side projects while working towards my degree in Comp. Sci. Do I need to establish a business, and if so, what kind? What should I know/be aware of in terms of taxes? In terms of an iOS Developer Account, how would I go about setting one up for my client and publishing the application through his account? Obviously, when I start building an app, the source code is automatically copyrighted in my name; should I just change the name? How much should I charge as a 'beginner'? In general, I am just looking for what I need to get started. Also, any advice, guides, or blog posts for someone that is just starting out as an iOS freelancer are greatly appreciated.

michaelpinto 14y ago
Talk to an accountant: My understanding is that in most places you don't need an incorporated business, but that isn't the case everywhere. In terms of publishing that depends on who your client is: An established client may already have an account with Apple while a first time publisher may not. In fact some of your work might be to set that up for a new client. And in terms of copyright that would depend on your relationship with the client.
- AppsAndiOS 14y ago
  All right, thanks. It seems that the entire task isn't formatted as strictly as I expected.
  - michaelpinto 14y ago
    You're really in the service business when you're a freelancer, otherwise you're just a pair of hands. So your greatest value is when you aren't giving cookie cutter service.
Zeeshank 14y ago
Side note: if you are planning on continuing your career in freelancing for now then please contact me at 610198@gmail.com. I am currently looking for an iOS developer. Thanks

1 points by AppsAndiOS 14y ago

michaelpinto 14y ago

Talk to an accountant: My understanding is that in most places you don't need an incorporated business, but that isn't the case everywhere. In terms of publishing that depends on who your client is: An established client may already have an account with Apple while a first time publisher may not. In fact some of your work might be to set that up for a new client. And in terms of copyright that would depend on your relationship with the client.

AppsAndiOS 14y ago
All right, thanks. It seems that the entire task isn't formatted as strictly as I expected.
- michaelpinto 14y ago
  You're really in the service business when you're a freelancer, otherwise you're just a pair of hands. So your greatest value is when you aren't giving cookie cutter service.

Zeeshank 14y ago

Side note: if you are planning on continuing your career in freelancing for now then please contact me at 610198@gmail.com. I am currently looking for an iOS developer. Thanks