I need an excellent programmer to maintain and update existing xml & .net code who will charge a flat fee.?

My father runs a small company and is just now really building his business online. He has struck out twice now trying to find a good programmer and webhost. The first guy did both, but when he finished the code he tried to extort money before giving the code back to him. The second company was a bigger company in TX, but they too are breaching the agreement and trying to nickel and dime my father for stuff, and they can't even figure out how to filter spam and maintain his code.

I need to help my father an excellent programmer to maintain and update his existing xml & .net code who will charge a flat fee, and not rip him off. Also, my father needs a qualitly webhost who can host his site, allow a lot of changes, and store large databases, and run 24X7, for a reasonable flat rate.

Does anyone have a good recommendation... should my father hire an IT guy to build everything in house? (literally... he runs his business out of his home)

The best place to find programmers is GetAFreelancer:

http://www.nettrafficsecrets.com/res/GAF

The good thing about GetAFreelancer is that you will find programmers for the best price possible and you can also check feedbacks of every programmer that bids for your project.

Also GetAFreelancer has an escrow service, so you don't have to pay anything until the work is completed & delivered to you.

Best regards,

most programmers charge hourly or based on projects. if you want a flat fee, then figure out the services your father needs and shop around. If you have any friends or acquaintances that are in the industry then get them to ask around for anyone wanting to do some contracting. If there are any schools in your area, then post on an employment bulletin board for grad students who need some extra cash.

My recommendation is you contact my friend John Moody at http://www.mentalvelocity.com He is a respected member of my local Business Networking International group.

Thanks for asking,
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Go to elance.com and post your project there. You'll receive detailed proposals in writing from a multitude of sources locally and worldwide. Pick one and go with it; elance does provide an escrow service for protection if you're not satisfied.