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Thread ID: 49287	2004-09-15 02:56:00	what would you charge?	robsonde (120)	Press F1

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272513	2004-09-15 11:33:00	For a minor job like this for a friend or neighbour (install minor hardware, set up dial-up account or update software etc.) I usually request a bottle of something for every 2nd visit. Usually a bourbon or a vino is enough for me. :D	andrew93 (249)
272514	2004-09-15 12:30:00	For a neighbor/friend: -$20 for modem For a customer: -$20 for modem (around 20-20% markup) -$20 labour (assuming 30 min job) -$5 callout (unless they're really close by or in-shop job) -Plus $0.50 every KM travelled after 10KM So probably $45 for that person (all prices including GST) I get the modems from the supplier at about $11+GST Cheers George	george12 (7)
272515	2004-09-15 12:37:00	As for the bill: (dot means some space, and also this is all on a tax invoice doc) Parts (1x Pragmatic 56K winmodem) ............... $20.00 Callout (Under 10KM) ....................................... $5 Work done (Under 30 mins) - Install PCI modem - Configure IHUG connection .................................................. ...................... $20.00 Total $45.00	george12 (7)
272516	2004-09-15 12:59:00	My question: Do you charge + gst or Inclusive. And why??	Chilling_Silence (9)
272517	2004-09-15 13:10:00	Even if I was GST registed my prices would always include GST, unless requested otherwise. I feel that quoting pre GST is trying to trick people into thinking the product is cheaper than it realy is.	Rob99 (151)
272518	2004-09-15 22:28:00	only buisnessess get prices as +gst, retail is always includeing gst.	tweak'e (174)
272519	2004-09-15 22:47:00	We do both - we quote the before and after price for consumers but just the pre-GST price for businesses.	andrew93 (249)
272520	2004-09-15 22:49:00	What would you charge if the job is in Auckland CBD where there is no free parking available? Assuming you are 10 km away from the City.	bk T (215)
272521	2004-09-15 23:17:00	hmmm.....10km away from the cbd?.....i would contunue heading south at a great rate of knots,a modem isn't a good enough reason for spending time in Auckland.	metla (154)
272522	2004-09-15 23:25:00	I have clients in the city - I charge them for parking - the total cost e.g. $3 for 1 hour. But man, you guys are way too cheap. I was told I was too cheap! I would charge about $67.50 depending on area for 1 hr, incl. travel. Modem = $45. All incl. gst. I charge for my service & skill - as my lawyer & accountant advised. That's why lawyers charge $300 p.h. You can't do it too cheap, like $10 - even kids charge more. I know a 14 yr old kid charges $40 an hr! In any business you have to do costing - you have to pay ACC, GST, tax, running expenses, stock, car, unproductive time (non-chargable) for research etc etc etc. Just like metla - his advertising costs a lot of money. I only spend a few $100 a yr, due to my higher income (read higher charge rate). Most clients are referrals. But cut out the $10-$20 rates, that's why some people think you are cowboys. If you advertise that, people will think you are just kids when they see someone else charge more. I also type out jobsheets - this can take 15 min. And an invoice - another 10 min. You gotta charge more guys. Don't make it like you are desperate. There are a few who advertise in the local paper - $40 for a job, what if it takes 3 hrs? What if they live 20 min away. I work from Manukau City to Albany, no way I can't charge travel. Do your sums if you want to be proper business people - cos that's what you are, not just tradespeople. You are out to make real money. Sorry if this is a lecture, but I'm sick of some people saying - "but the other guy only charged $20" Yeah right - where is he know? I've been doing this for nearly 10 years - paid off my mortgage in nearly 3 years - most take 10-25 yrs. While I'm here - anyone in Ak Central want to subcontract - I'm looking for someone to do servicing pcs & monitors. Post here. Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules.	xtraka (1984)
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