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A bit of background: I'm a freelance software developer currently undertaking contracted work for a client. The work we have agreed upon is to develop a working prototype of a product, following closely a specification that we jointly authored. Assuming all goes well, however, more development work will be necessary to bring the product to market.
My client has suggested that I will be considered to continue the work once this first prototyping phase has been completed, which is obviously something I'd be interested in.
Is it appropriate for me to make suggestions for future development before I have secured the contract for it? Would this come across as presumptuous? Or should I wait for if/when I secure the contract for the next phase before I make suggestions?
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A bit of background: I'm a freelance software developer currently undertaking contracted work for a client. The work we have agreed upon is to develop a working prototype of a product, following closely a specification that we jointly authored. Assuming all goes well, however, more development work will be necessary to bring the product to market.
My client has suggested that I will be considered to continue the work once this first prototyping phase has been completed, which is obviously something I'd be interested in.
Is it appropriate for me to make suggestions for future development before I have secured the contract for it? Would this come across as presumptuous? Or should I wait for if/when I secure the contract for the next phase before I make suggestions?
freelancing contracting
asked Dec 3 '15 at 15:19
Jack
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Lilienthal♦, paparazzo, Dawny33, gnat, Kate Gregory Dec 3 '15 at 19:26
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Not sure what you're asking here. What kind of suggestions are these? Implementation details? Massive changes that require huge redesigns? Something else?
– Lilienthal♦
Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
Beware feature creep - make sure the impact on the delivery date is well understood & probably signed off in writing.
– Dan Pichelman
Dec 3 '15 at 15:38
@Lilienthal The suggestions themselves are less important than the timing. For example though, if I decide during the prototyping phase that a major design would be good for the product, I will still complete the phase on time as per the specification. In this situation, should I suggest the redesign before or after I secure the next contract?
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 15:59
@DanPichelman Avoiding feature creep is a good suggestion. I mostly included the final paragraph to demonstrate the kind of relationship I have with the client :)
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 16:01
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You think a major redesign would be good but that is less important than the timing. The question infers minor stuff to me. Voting to close. I am not sure what the question is here.
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Dec 3 '15 at 16:15
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A bit of background: I'm a freelance software developer currently undertaking contracted work for a client. The work we have agreed upon is to develop a working prototype of a product, following closely a specification that we jointly authored. Assuming all goes well, however, more development work will be necessary to bring the product to market.
My client has suggested that I will be considered to continue the work once this first prototyping phase has been completed, which is obviously something I'd be interested in.
Is it appropriate for me to make suggestions for future development before I have secured the contract for it? Would this come across as presumptuous? Or should I wait for if/when I secure the contract for the next phase before I make suggestions?
freelancing contracting
asked Dec 3 '15 at 15:19
Jack
1082
A bit of background: I'm a freelance software developer currently undertaking contracted work for a client. The work we have agreed upon is to develop a working prototype of a product, following closely a specification that we jointly authored. Assuming all goes well, however, more development work will be necessary to bring the product to market.
My client has suggested that I will be considered to continue the work once this first prototyping phase has been completed, which is obviously something I'd be interested in.
Is it appropriate for me to make suggestions for future development before I have secured the contract for it? Would this come across as presumptuous? Or should I wait for if/when I secure the contract for the next phase before I make suggestions?
freelancing contracting
asked Dec 3 '15 at 15:19
Jack
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asked Dec 3 '15 at 15:19
Jack
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asked Dec 3 '15 at 15:19
Jack
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asked Dec 3 '15 at 15:19
Jack
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Lilienthal♦, paparazzo, Dawny33, gnat, Kate Gregory Dec 3 '15 at 19:26
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by Lilienthal♦, paparazzo, Dawny33, gnat, Kate Gregory Dec 3 '15 at 19:26
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Not sure what you're asking here. What kind of suggestions are these? Implementation details? Massive changes that require huge redesigns? Something else?
– Lilienthal♦
Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
Beware feature creep - make sure the impact on the delivery date is well understood & probably signed off in writing.
– Dan Pichelman
Dec 3 '15 at 15:38
@Lilienthal The suggestions themselves are less important than the timing. For example though, if I decide during the prototyping phase that a major design would be good for the product, I will still complete the phase on time as per the specification. In this situation, should I suggest the redesign before or after I secure the next contract?
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 15:59
@DanPichelman Avoiding feature creep is a good suggestion. I mostly included the final paragraph to demonstrate the kind of relationship I have with the client :)
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 16:01
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You think a major redesign would be good but that is less important than the timing. The question infers minor stuff to me. Voting to close. I am not sure what the question is here.
– paparazzo
Dec 3 '15 at 16:15
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Not sure what you're asking here. What kind of suggestions are these? Implementation details? Massive changes that require huge redesigns? Something else?
– Lilienthal♦
Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
Beware feature creep - make sure the impact on the delivery date is well understood & probably signed off in writing.
– Dan Pichelman
Dec 3 '15 at 15:38
@Lilienthal The suggestions themselves are less important than the timing. For example though, if I decide during the prototyping phase that a major design would be good for the product, I will still complete the phase on time as per the specification. In this situation, should I suggest the redesign before or after I secure the next contract?
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 15:59
@DanPichelman Avoiding feature creep is a good suggestion. I mostly included the final paragraph to demonstrate the kind of relationship I have with the client :)
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 16:01
1
You think a major redesign would be good but that is less important than the timing. The question infers minor stuff to me. Voting to close. I am not sure what the question is here.
– paparazzo
Dec 3 '15 at 16:15
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Not sure what you're asking here. What kind of suggestions are these? Implementation details? Massive changes that require huge redesigns? Something else?
– Lilienthal♦
Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
Not sure what you're asking here. What kind of suggestions are these? Implementation details? Massive changes that require huge redesigns? Something else?
– Lilienthal♦
Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
Beware feature creep - make sure the impact on the delivery date is well understood & probably signed off in writing.
– Dan Pichelman
Dec 3 '15 at 15:38
Beware feature creep - make sure the impact on the delivery date is well understood & probably signed off in writing.
– Dan Pichelman
Dec 3 '15 at 15:38
@Lilienthal The suggestions themselves are less important than the timing. For example though, if I decide during the prototyping phase that a major design would be good for the product, I will still complete the phase on time as per the specification. In this situation, should I suggest the redesign before or after I secure the next contract?
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 15:59
@Lilienthal The suggestions themselves are less important than the timing. For example though, if I decide during the prototyping phase that a major design would be good for the product, I will still complete the phase on time as per the specification. In this situation, should I suggest the redesign before or after I secure the next contract?
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 15:59
@DanPichelman Avoiding feature creep is a good suggestion. I mostly included the final paragraph to demonstrate the kind of relationship I have with the client :)
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 16:01
@DanPichelman Avoiding feature creep is a good suggestion. I mostly included the final paragraph to demonstrate the kind of relationship I have with the client :)
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 16:01
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You think a major redesign would be good but that is less important than the timing. The question infers minor stuff to me. Voting to close. I am not sure what the question is here.
– paparazzo
Dec 3 '15 at 16:15
You think a major redesign would be good but that is less important than the timing. The question infers minor stuff to me. Voting to close. I am not sure what the question is here.
– paparazzo
Dec 3 '15 at 16:15
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If you have ideas which you think would be beneficial to the company, speak to them about it.
Arrange a face to face meeting if possible, and make a short presentation on some ideas you have - don't go too deeply into details if you can help it, just a general outline and the potential positive impact it will have on their business.
They will most likely appreciate that you are taking an interest in helping them succeed, but since you also want to lock-in their business, offer a deal:
If they sign on to have you develop all these projects through you over the next 2 years, for example, you will offer them a special rate, and consulting services. The expectations and specifications for each project can be discussed, and established at a later time.
Unfortunately there's no way to guarantee that they won't walk away with your ideas, but you can't succeed unless you put some skin in the game.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
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Most people prefer someone who can think for themselves. And they usually prefer someone who shows an interest. As long as you look like you are trying to help and not trying to demonstrate that the client's people are stupid.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
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If you have ideas which you think would be beneficial to the company, speak to them about it.
Arrange a face to face meeting if possible, and make a short presentation on some ideas you have - don't go too deeply into details if you can help it, just a general outline and the potential positive impact it will have on their business.
They will most likely appreciate that you are taking an interest in helping them succeed, but since you also want to lock-in their business, offer a deal:
If they sign on to have you develop all these projects through you over the next 2 years, for example, you will offer them a special rate, and consulting services. The expectations and specifications for each project can be discussed, and established at a later time.
Unfortunately there's no way to guarantee that they won't walk away with your ideas, but you can't succeed unless you put some skin in the game.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
AndreiROM
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If you have ideas which you think would be beneficial to the company, speak to them about it.
Arrange a face to face meeting if possible, and make a short presentation on some ideas you have - don't go too deeply into details if you can help it, just a general outline and the potential positive impact it will have on their business.
They will most likely appreciate that you are taking an interest in helping them succeed, but since you also want to lock-in their business, offer a deal:
If they sign on to have you develop all these projects through you over the next 2 years, for example, you will offer them a special rate, and consulting services. The expectations and specifications for each project can be discussed, and established at a later time.
Unfortunately there's no way to guarantee that they won't walk away with your ideas, but you can't succeed unless you put some skin in the game.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
AndreiROM
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If you have ideas which you think would be beneficial to the company, speak to them about it.
Arrange a face to face meeting if possible, and make a short presentation on some ideas you have - don't go too deeply into details if you can help it, just a general outline and the potential positive impact it will have on their business.
They will most likely appreciate that you are taking an interest in helping them succeed, but since you also want to lock-in their business, offer a deal:
If they sign on to have you develop all these projects through you over the next 2 years, for example, you will offer them a special rate, and consulting services. The expectations and specifications for each project can be discussed, and established at a later time.
Unfortunately there's no way to guarantee that they won't walk away with your ideas, but you can't succeed unless you put some skin in the game.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
If you have ideas which you think would be beneficial to the company, speak to them about it.
Arrange a face to face meeting if possible, and make a short presentation on some ideas you have - don't go too deeply into details if you can help it, just a general outline and the potential positive impact it will have on their business.
They will most likely appreciate that you are taking an interest in helping them succeed, but since you also want to lock-in their business, offer a deal:
If they sign on to have you develop all these projects through you over the next 2 years, for example, you will offer them a special rate, and consulting services. The expectations and specifications for each project can be discussed, and established at a later time.
Unfortunately there's no way to guarantee that they won't walk away with your ideas, but you can't succeed unless you put some skin in the game.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
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answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
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answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
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answered Dec 3 '15 at 16:38
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Most people prefer someone who can think for themselves. And they usually prefer someone who shows an interest. As long as you look like you are trying to help and not trying to demonstrate that the client's people are stupid.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
gnasher729
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Most people prefer someone who can think for themselves. And they usually prefer someone who shows an interest. As long as you look like you are trying to help and not trying to demonstrate that the client's people are stupid.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
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Most people prefer someone who can think for themselves. And they usually prefer someone who shows an interest. As long as you look like you are trying to help and not trying to demonstrate that the client's people are stupid.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
gnasher729
70.9k31131222
Most people prefer someone who can think for themselves. And they usually prefer someone who shows an interest. As long as you look like you are trying to help and not trying to demonstrate that the client's people are stupid.
answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
gnasher729
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answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
gnasher729
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answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
gnasher729
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answered Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
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Not sure what you're asking here. What kind of suggestions are these? Implementation details? Massive changes that require huge redesigns? Something else?
– Lilienthal♦
Dec 3 '15 at 15:33
Beware feature creep - make sure the impact on the delivery date is well understood & probably signed off in writing.
– Dan Pichelman
Dec 3 '15 at 15:38
@Lilienthal The suggestions themselves are less important than the timing. For example though, if I decide during the prototyping phase that a major design would be good for the product, I will still complete the phase on time as per the specification. In this situation, should I suggest the redesign before or after I secure the next contract?
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 15:59
@DanPichelman Avoiding feature creep is a good suggestion. I mostly included the final paragraph to demonstrate the kind of relationship I have with the client :)
– Jack
Dec 3 '15 at 16:01
1
You think a major redesign would be good but that is less important than the timing. The question infers minor stuff to me. Voting to close. I am not sure what the question is here.
– paparazzo
Dec 3 '15 at 16:15