Small business owners don't have large information technology budgets. Yet a small business may find that it needs to have a widget developed for its website, or that it needs to pull data from one application into another. The best solution for people in this situation is usually to hire a freelance programmer.
Instructions
1. Identify the scope of the project you have in mind. List specific outcomes, procedures or goals you have for the project. It is especially important that you know what you're looking for so, when the project starts, you can share that information with the freelance programmer you hire.
2. Register as a buyer at one or more freelance websites. Scriptlance, Elance and Guru are among the most popular places to hire a freelance programmer.
3. Create a project description on the freelance website. Include the project scope and any other relevant information. Be clear about deadlines, procedures and other specifications.
4. Choose a freelance programmer from among the bidders at the freelance website. Make sure you keep the lines of communication clear so that the programmer knows what you expect and when you expect it.
5. Use the escrow and mediation services that the freelance website provides if a dispute arises.
