Throwback Thursday: August 8, 2024
Today's edition of Throwback Thursday is all about pricing and estimating custom software development work.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,300 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
My Biggest Business Mistake
What’s the best way to bill for ongoing technical support? I don’t really know (HA!). But I think I know the worst way to do it.
Mike Wolfe
Pricing Annual Technical Support
How am I trying to fix my biggest business mistake? By giving my clients three options that explicitly address their risk tolerance.
Mike Wolfe
Level Billing: A More Predictable Way to Bill Hourly
If you bill by the hour, you probably have clients with whiplash as their invoices yo-yo from month to month. Provide them predictability with level billing.
Mike Wolfe
The Worst Way to Price Software Development Work
There are several ways to price software development work, each with its own pros and cons. But there is one option with nothing but cons.
Mike Wolfe
Wisdom from Around the Web
Evidence Based Scheduling
Software developers don’t really like to make schedules. Usually, they try to get away without one. “It’ll be done when it’s done!” they say, expecting that such a brave, funny zinger will reduce t…
Joel Spolsky
Developer Humor
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