10 Steps for hiring a freelance software developer: How to find, select and communicate with a programmer to get your project done

Software is the enabler for most new business ideas. In our society it plays a fundamental role in most domains. However not all of us are developers: does it mean we cannot use software to improve our company or to implement our ideas? No, it just mean that to do so you have to interact with software developers. This book explains you how you can do that.

To get the best deal you have to understand how developers think and how the market of software development works.
Do you know what is the difference between a good and a mediocre developer?
Do you know where to find developers?
Do you know how much you should pay them?
How should you communicate with developers?
What should you include in contracts with developers?
All these could make you uncomfortable with hiring a developer. However the question is: can you still afford to not use software to improve your business?

It is frustrating when you have an idea, a project to improve your business or your life but you miss an ingredient to transform it in reality: a developer. This book helps you getting prepared and understanding how you can work with developers. It give you elements to make a rationale decision so that you can find the right match and getting started.

How much can software be valuable to your business? How much will it be in the future?