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Pricing for Onshore/Offshore Product Development [closed]

I just opened a software solutions startup and I have questions about customer pricing. The business model is to use offshore engineers with a US project manager, as well as local engineers, with ...
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Outsourcing development with friends and family money

My cofounders and I have bootstrapped so far to get a hardcoded (doesn't connect with a server) iOS prototype for $10k from a local outsourced developer. We have no traction yet and are in need of ...
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Getting projects for a software development company

We have formed our company (that is, incorporation is in progress) this November (2012). Our company focuses on IT service management (ITSM) solutions and have very skilled professionals in the ITSM ...
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Do I provide the development environment to an outsourced developer

If SaaS development is to be outsourced, do i need to provide the development environment for the developer, I mean is it pretty much a standard thing to do? Or a choice made out of personal ...
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What type of developers to hire for outsourced development?

I'm trying to build a minimum viable product SaaS website as a proof of concept, and wanted to know what type of developers I should be looking for if using an outsourcing website like odesk / vworker ...
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Build an appliance

We develop a bunch of software applications. Instead of shipping the software we want to build an appliance, using generic hardware components (and Linux) and sell the appliance in the USA and India. ...
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Finding a client for software development outsourcing project

I have led an established IT-company in Ukraine for several years now. The company's business is in the different fields, including an outsourced software development. Currently I realize that I am ...
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Creating functional document for a website

I have an idea that I'd like to implement and on doing some research I realized that another website does exactly the same thing. I would like to clone the site and since I am pressed for time, I was ...
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iOS app development

What's the fastest way to get an application built and submitted to the app store? We're willing to pay a development house (or individual, though we prefer teams). We'd prefer to use a domestic ...
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Should I delegate tasks to be done that require knowledge I don't have, or learn it myself?

First off, I'll start by saying I read a few somewhat related posts, but I will still ask my question as my situation is slightly different and may call for different solutions. Anyway, here are the ...
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Development (as a non-developer) Outsource v Inhouse

What are the pitfalls and advantages to outsourcing the development of a start up's product. I am not a programmer, my background is in business. I am more inclined to outsource as I am not located ...
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Outsourcing Development

I've read all the posts and articles against non-tech founders, I get it. That's not my question (this time..) My question is how does everyone feel about the idea of outsourcing development to a ...
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Should I outsource the development of my idea or develop it myself?

Short background: I have a web startup idea which solves an existing problem. There are many online solutions available for the problem, but my solution is "unique". I have done a basic background ...
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What should I do about a delayed development project?

I hired a company to build a web project for me. Unfortunately, I didn't specify project completion date and milestones. I was told the project will be complete in 3-4 months and I believed the ...
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Getting customers for a startup IT Services Company?

I just started an IT Services company here in Chennai, India. I would like to know the different ways in which I can get clients so that I can grow my company. I have not yet started the recruitment, ...
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Is hiring another software house to build my web-based app prototype a good idea?

I am starting up my web-based application business. I have an idea and already done some research on this idea. And now I want to realize it. There are two choices for me either to hire a soft ...
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Questions for outsourced projects

I would like to get the following information related to outsourced project. What are the best practices to follow for the payment plan/structure when you are working with outsourced development ...
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Delegating software development work to freelancers

My partner and I are the only members of our startup consulting company. We are at the point where we fully realize the need to delegate work in order to grow. We want to practice our people and ...
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Best way to get a developer working for you?

I would like to know what is the best way to hire someone to help you building a web-site. I heard about guru.com and elance but I am not convinced that I can get someone from there who can help me to ...
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Outsource basic webdev maintenance? (eLance vs oDesk vs Guru vs RentACoder)

I am considering outsourcing some basic webdev maintenance work. Little tasks like: "Please add clock or other wait indicator when the AJAX is still processing." that should take less than an hour ...
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Build in-house or outsource?

I'm working with a SaaS business with a non-technical founder/CEO and am looking for pros and cons for (1) building the software in-house vs (2) outsourcing version 1.0 to a consulting firm. From ...