The Fixed-Price Project That Almost Ruined Our Agency
A real story of how a fixed-cost web development project nearly destroyed a software house — and the lessons every agency owner should learn.
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The Hidden Cost of Certainty: Why Fixed-Price Software Projects Are 20-30% More Expensive
Fixed-price contracts in software development are insurance policies — clients pay a premium for certainty, but most don't realize it. Here's how to price and communicate it honestly.
Scope-Based Estimation Is Fiction — Why Agencies Lose Margin Before the Project Starts
Most agencies estimate hours, add margin, and send the proposal. The estimate becomes inaccurate the moment the project begins. Here's how to fix the pricing model.
You Lost $2,300 to Scope Creep on a Fixed-Price Project — Here's What Went Wrong (and It's Not Your Client)
Scope creep isn't a client problem — it's a symptom of a broken estimation and change management process. Here's how to protect your margin without burning bridges.