If you have thought of a iPhone application you would like created, the next step is hiring a talented iPhone development company to help make your application idea a reality. There are hundreds of iPhone development companies out there, so it is important you know how to hire a company that will create your application up to your expectations.

Step 1: Create your mobile development project

* Select your mobile development need i.e. iPhone development, Android development, etc.

* Be very clear and concise in your project description.

* Set a realistic budget for more accurate quotes from developers, $5000 is an average quote

Step 2: Hire your developer

* Ask questions and get acquainted with your developer before you hire him for your project.

* Do they have experience? Check their portfolio.

* Don't choose a developer on price alone, hire for quality and talent level as well.

* Give your developer as many details as possible.

Step 3: Communicate with your developer

* Be professional from the start and communicate your project clearly.

* Give your developer as many details as possible.

* Communicate a timeline of when you expect this application to be finished.

* I recommend both parties sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to the commencement of any development work -- this prevents any stolen intellectual property rights such as an awesome phone app idea.

Step 4: Develop your application

* Set milestones for your developer to reach. For example: prototype, first draft, second draft, and then final concept.

* Expect to see bugs in the initial prototype, but make sure you work them out with your developer!

* Stay involved throughout the whole development process -- this is your app! Not the developers!

* Don't settle for a mediocre application, make sure your developer has met your standards.

Step 5: Pay your developer and leave feedback

* After your application is developer, pay your developer as promised.

* Leave feedback, whether good or bad, let others know about your development experience.

* Communicate a timeline of when you expect this application to be finished.

* I recommend paying in milestone payments, 20% to begin work, 30% after first prototype, 30% after second prototype, and finally the remaining %20 after all bugs have been worked out and your app is complete!