Nebula Software provides part-time and full-time custom programming. This includes all aspects of design, development, implementation, and maintenance. The fee is usually hourly and varies based on the job.
Please see our Portfolio for evidence of job performance and the Contact Us section if you would like to hire us.
Not sure if a contractor is right for you? Here are some advantages to consider when making your choice:
Saves You Money
- You can terminate the contract at any time
- You do not have to pay benefits (medical/dental/life insurance, vacation/sick time, profit sharing, 401K contribution matching, worker's compensation)
- No overhead for on-site office space (rent space, furniture, computer equipment, office supplies, operating system and productivity software licensing fees)
- No recruiting expenses
- No payroll overhead
- No social security tax
- No training costs
Many companies spend up to 50% of a Full-Time Employee's salary just to cover fringe benefits, which is only a portion of what is listed above. (For example, a Full-Time Employee making $100,000 per year salary is at least costing the company $150,000 per year or about $72 per hour.)
More Value for Your Money
- A highly efficient, customized personal work environment
- No interruptions from co-workers
- A person with high morale tends to produce higher quality work and produce at a faster rate
- No down time waiting to use shared equipment
- No time wasted in unnecessary meetings or co-worker opinion arguments
- One study (see links below) claims a 25% higher productivity rate for Telecommuters
Since the Telecommute Contractor is removed from the daily office interactions, interrupts and bureaucracy, more of his/her time is used to actually get work done.
Saves You Time
- No lengthy recruiting process
- Work completed sooner due to more efficient use of time (see "More Value for Your Money" above)
- Only have to communicate with one person
- Time normally spent commuting to/from office can instead be used to work
Gives You Flexibility
- The contract can be terminated at any time and for any reason
- No need to involve slow moving Human Resources department or be bogged down with employment rules and regulations
- Choose payment options that work for you, then simply cut a check and you are done
Gives You Reassurance
- No worries about the person fitting skill requirements -- You can easily "try out" the Contractor and easily dismiss the Contractor if he/she is not the right fit
- Better references -- more companies to supply references and their comments are not restricted by Human Resource mandates
But don't just take our word for it! Here are some links to supporting information.
TechRepublic: Ask the Accountants: Should you hire a contractor or a full-time employee?
Telecommute Connection: Info For Managers: <Many Articles>
United States EPA: Telecommuting