Who Should Pay - The Client or the Freelancer?
Update: 2025-11-20
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This week on The Freelancer's Tea Break, I'm tackling a surprisingly common dilemma: If a client wants you to use specific software, who should foot the bill?
Here's the gist:
- If they require it (and you won't use it elsewhere) — they should pay.
- If it's a tool you'll use across clients — it's likely worth investing in yourself.
- Always agree on who owns the content created in that software!
A quick listen while you make a cuppa ☕
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