Friday Night Pints: Contracting as Software Developer by Tony Grimes https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03 July 23, 2021: Top voted topics/questions/tips/tricks will be brought up for discussion between 6-7pm. Join the Discord server for the Zoom link: https://discord.gg/y5JKKkHYgN en-us 2021-07-16 12:22:58 UTC 2023-07-18 17:58:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f525.png Can I use open source libraries in software I plan to sell? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1652627444 - MIT vs GPL vs ???
- Does Creative Commons Licensing work for software?]]> 2021-07-16 12:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1652627444 How do I protect myself from getting sued? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1652632870 Related:
- What duties do I have to my clients as an independent contractor?
- What is Errors and Omissions insurance? Do I need it?]]> 2021-07-16 12:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1652632870 What are my default rights/powers if I don't sign a contract with a client? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1652662807 Related:
- Can an email discussion serve as a contract? 
- Are verbal contracts actually a thing?]]> 2021-07-16 13:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1652662807 When/How do I charge GST? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653858937 - You are required to hold the amount you collect in trust for CRA until you file your GST return. 
- Required to register as soon as you exceed $30k in income and start charging GST when this occurs
- GST/HST Quick Method]]> 2021-07-18 21:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653858937 What expenses can I write-off? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653859111 - Home office
- Auto
- Computer equipment?
- Software licenses?
- Travel?
- Phone, data?
- Courses, conferences?]]> 2021-07-18 21:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653859111 How does Employment Insurance work as a contractor acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653859203
  • Need to be registered for 12months before eligible for benefits
  • Earnings must decrease by 40%
  • Amount receive depends on the benefits applying for

    • ]]>     2021-07-18 21:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653859203     Should I incorporate? What are the advantages and disadvantages? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653859334 2021-07-18 21:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653859334 Do I own the rights to software I develop for a client? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653861171 2021-07-18 21:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653861171 What's in a Trade Name? How do I get me one? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653865127 2021-07-18 21:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653865127 How does a nerd get paid?!? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653866453 Starter models:
    - Time and materials
    - Fixed quote
    - Installments]]>     2021-07-18 21:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653866453     Can I do my own taxes? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653867292
  • Sole Proprietor
    • Yup, it’s fairly straight forward and there are a number of resources online.
  • Corporation
    • Not recommended
    • More complex and therefore more prone to errors.  There are a number of complex schedules to fill out and potential tax planning that can be done.

    • ]]>     2021-07-18 22:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653867292     Do I receive T4s as a contractor? Who's responsible for my tax payments? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653871490
  • Not necessarily –  some companies issue T4’s or T4A’s while others do not.  
    • It is your responsibility to track the income you earn.
  • Who is responsible for my tax payments?
    • You are.  Unless you are an employee and even then the onus is on you to ensure your employer is remitting the proper amounts for taxes.

    • ]]>     2021-07-18 22:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653871490     What information do I need to include on an invoice? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653872914 2021-07-18 22:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653872914 How do I find clients and projects? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653874110 2021-07-18 22:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653874110 Is there a difference between a quote and an estimate? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653955941 2021-07-19 00:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1653955941 Special Guests acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659439812 Accounting: April Dawn
    Legal: GoodLawyer]]>     2021-07-23 14:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659439812     How does CPP work as a contractor? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659548267
    • Automatically calculated when you file your taxes.
    • Employee rate – 5.45%
    • Premiums
      • Employee - $3,166.45 
      • Employer - $3,166.45
      • Total  - $6,332.90
    • Maximum pay is $61,600
    ]]>     2021-07-23 17:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659548267     What should I look out for before signing a contract? Or should I have my own contract that the client signs? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659649518 2021-07-23 20:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659649518 How do I manage my client? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659691892 2021-07-23 22:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659691892 What software can I use for tracking my time? acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659692058 2021-07-23 22:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1659692058 Event Recording acidtone https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1688518553 2021-08-20 20:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/acidtone/fridaynightpints_ep03/wish/1688518553