Believe it or not, most freelance fails are predictable. Missed deadlines. Ghosting. Scope spirals. If you've worked with freelancers, chances are you've hit at least one of these pain points. Maybe even all of them. This guide is about helping you spot the trouble before it starts. Because 90% of bad freelance experiences come from avoidable mistakes.

Here is our take on the common pitfalls of hiring a freelancer.

Titan is a BioTech / MedTech software dedicated to surgeons and specialists performing fluorography and working daily with X-Ray images. It was one of the earliest projects we’ve developed for western clients. The project aimed to revolutionize the way X-ray images are processed with a strong focus on patient data protection (HIPAA compliance). We’ve built Titan on Qt and C++ technologies supported by Django and Vue.js.

Here's an in-depth look at the development and features of the Titan project.

Today's human resource management often gets tricky for smaller businesses. Without the right budget or expectations, it’s easy to burn cash fast and still not get the desired outcomes. Let’s face the facts, successful hiring a freelancer isn’t about going cheap – it’s about going lean. This guide breaks down how to think about costs, avoid common traps, and budget for results – not regrets, highlighting the importance of understanding the overall cost when planning your hiring strategy.

Let’s dive in.

A few years back, Timesys was seeking an experienced partner to integrate and build applications for plate and panel LCDs. When they reached us for support, we were asked to develop C++ and Qt-based software applications for their Linux and Android-based hardware.

During this collaboration, we’ve built projects like the Smart Refrigerator and Home Automation software systems. This fruitful and long-lasting cooperation involved complete toolchain creation for embedded systems, source code optimization, and even GUI enhancement for smaller resolution screens.

Here is our case study on how those projects went.

How to hire a freelancer sounds easy – until you’re stuck managing an ongoing project, juggling unclear deliverables, late responses, and missed deadlines. Who’s leading the hiring process? Who’s making the final decision? Who owns feedback, progress, and scope? If you’ve hired someone and ended up chasing updates, fixing misalignment, or restarting tasks halfway through, you’re not alone. The problem usually isn’t the freelancer. It’s a broken recruitment process or a missing hiring manager.

Here’s how to fix that.

The significance of a reliable IT partner in today's business landscape cannot be overstated. At Milo Solutions, we strongly believe in establishing partnerships, therefore, we immediately said yes when Ilan Artzy’s company returned to us with their new project. This time, Photostockplus.com asked us to build a new desktop and app client dedicated to image processing. During our collaboration, we worked mainly in C++, Qt, and OpenCV technologies.

Interested in details? Here is how this project went.

A new hire is always a challenge. Where to find someone reliable? How do you know they’ll deliver on time or at all? Are you paying too much, or setting yourself up for rework later? If you've ever stared at a job post draft, unsure what to write or where to publish it, you're not alone. Freelancers can help you move fast – but only if you hire the right one, with the right process.

This guide is here to show you how.

Imagine this: A guitarist in Berlin, a drummer in Madrid, and a keyboardist in London – all playing together in perfect sync. No delays, no frustrating lag – just seamless, real-time collaboration. Sounds like magic? Our project with Jam Galaxy went even further - our solution outperformed giants like Zoom and Teams. Interested in details?

Here is a case study on our game-changing ultra-low latency project.

This project portfolio entry is all about embracing a long-lasting business partnership. Ariel Humphrey’s consulting firm has provided us with invaluable services regarding different corporate documents, NDA agreements, and international law compliance for a long time. When the opportunity arose, we ensured their new website met all requirements. Ariel needed a minimalistic and yet representative landing page for his consultancy business – so we delivered.

Interested in details? Here is how it went.

Choosing a custom software development company can make or break your product. While off-the-shelf software is a quick, cost-effective option, custom software offers pricier but much more tailored solutions. There are multiple factors to consider before choosing a custom software development company. Project scope, budget, and business goals... Not sure where to start?

Here is our take on this subject.