Elusive Moose

Online business resource for software developers and consultants.

[Lydia Lee @screwthecubicle]

I chat with @findyourmoose on the career transition path from employee to entrepreneur #freelance #careers #purpose https://t.co/g7ciziQ6Fe

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After choosing a billing method, you need to determine the terms and frequency of your invoices. #consulting #gettingpaid

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Train your developers on how to properly estimate their time and how to follow a quality assurance and testing process. #delegate

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A chat about #EnjoyYourWork on Episode 13 of the #ElusiveMoose #podcast https://t.co/rAjHPsjujI

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#ValuePricing allows consultants to price their work based on the value that the work will bring to the client, regardless of the cost.

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A primer on #ValuePricing with @jonathanstark Episode 23 of the Elusive Moose #podcast https://t.co/0DlHzpQAQ8

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If you decide that you have to do some work without charging the client, be transparent and let them know that you’re doing it.

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It’s your role as a consultant to establish your credibility as an expert.

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Your client has likely considered possible solutions prior to engaging in the needs analysis for the project. #needsanalysis

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Human-Centered Design is a creative problem solving approach. It is both a mindset and a set of methods. - Heather Winkle #FYM16

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As consultants you serve multiple masters –clients, users, and technology – in service of your business.

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Make sure you're aligned with your passions, your industry, and your culture in your quest for fulfilling work.

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I had the privilege of being on the Freelancers Show this past summer talking about finding fulfilling work! https://t.co/e13wju7iH0 - JM

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Wanna check out the videos from our last 2 biz conferences for software devs? Memberships are less than $17/mo. https://t.co/p3pG14GDV6

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Look for a webinar coming soon from #ElusiveMoose: the quest for fulfilling dev work.

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Pay attention to all three dimensions when seeking fulfilling work: what you do, where you do it, how you do it.

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Are you flexible and willing to hold challenging negotiations in order to reach a compromise and move forward? #projmgmt #MoosePM

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Can you take control of a situation and confidently coach a team through your process? #projmgmt #MoosePM

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Can you move past negative feedback and take criticism as an opportunity to better understand the needs of a project? #projmgmt #MoosePM