In the dynamic landscape of our business, remote collaboration is the norm, with face-to-face client interactions representing just a fraction of our engagements. Approximately 80% of our meetings involve in-office tasks, making physical presence a rarity unless the nature of the job demands it, such as workflow management or system setup. In the realm of software development, where mutual trust is established, meetings become less crucial, allowing us to predominantly operate in a remote capacity.
The foremost challenge faced by professionals seeking a remote software project lies in the quest for a dependable developer—one characterized by timeliness, attentiveness, and a well-established sense of self-discipline.
The crux of remote software projects often lies in finding a developer who embodies reliability, timeliness, attentiveness, and self-discipline. While the ability to work from a mountaintop may seem idyllic, remote work, even for developers, comes with its set of challenges, primarily revolving around the client’s quest for a trustworthy and experienced team that can deliver results. Yet, this isn’t the sole requirement; effective follow-up on client-side responsibilities is equally paramount.
Client Responsibilities: A Balancing Act
For a remote worker steering towards project completion, managing client-side responsibilities poses a significant challenge. Approximately 70% of clients struggle to meet deadlines for providing essential components such as content, images, platform credentials, permissions, and milestone approvals. Beyond possessing unwavering self-discipline, developers must excel in remote communication and follow-up, delicately ensuring clients are informed without feeling pressured. Artful texting and emailing, devoid of bluntness, emerge as integral components of this role.
Milestones: Breaking Ground, Building Trust
My approach to remote projects involves segmenting the work into milestones, tailored to the project’s scale. A standard small business website may comprise three milestones, increasing with the integration of features like booking, user management, and online stores. Each milestone marks a substantial completion point, followed by the issuance of an invoice. Fortunately, a foundation of trust prevails, with no instances of unpaid invoices encountered thus far.
Regular Progress Updates: Transparency in Action
As the project unfolds, marked milestones trigger comprehensive work detail emails, providing clients with a clear understanding of accomplished tasks and the road ahead. While I prefer utilizing live URLs through utility tools like Evernote or G-Suite, allowing clients real-time access to their project’s progress, this feature is underutilized. Nevertheless, the provision remains a testament to our commitment to transparency and client involvement.
In conclusion, the allure of remote work often belies its challenges, capable of transforming convenience into a performance-draining demotivation. The key lies in remote workers possessing the aforementioned qualities to navigate this intricate terrain successfully. Should you have a project in mind, or if it’s time to usher your website into 2020, feel free to reach out. I’m enthusiastic about aiding businesses in their growth journey and look forward to the prospect of working together.
If you have a project in mind or finally think it’s about time you brought that website to 2020 already, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I am always happy to help businesses grow. Looking forward to working with you…
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