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DaveJ

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9. My friend had an interesting idea recently

Tue Dec 13, 2011, 03:46 PM

Dec 2011

He thought it might be a good idea to have clients pay a monthly charge for ongoing maintenance. Of course, additional work would be extra. Over time, when you create a large base of customers paying maintenance charges, you have a nice steady stream of income.

If additional work is required, you can do it yourself or contract it out, whichever you prefer. In this scenario you would be more of a contractor hire-er, whatever that is called. Disclaimer: This was just my friend's idea, not mine. He's had experience doing contract work, not me. I just thought that I would give it a try if I ever had the opportunity.

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I have an opportunity to be a web consultant but not sure if I should [View all] csziggy Dec 2011 OP

Decide what your hourly rate is, and go from there. bitchkitty Dec 2011 #1

I have no idea what a proper hourly rate should be csziggy Dec 2011 #2

go to elance.com and check out the prices BlueToTheBone Jun 2013 #14

Are their goods unique, or are other vendors selling the exact same products? greyl Dec 2011 #3

It's a used bookstore, general focus, no particular identity csziggy Dec 2011 #4

Make your deliverables airtight DissedByBush Dec 2011 #5

Problem is, I don't know enough to define the job or make estimates csziggy Dec 2011 #6

First instinct is usually a good thing to follow n/t DissedByBush Dec 2011 #7

My friend had an interesting idea recently DaveJ Dec 2011 #9

If I were in a position to set up a business, that would be a great idea csziggy Dec 2011 #10

Sounds like your friends are lucky to have you around DaveJ Dec 2011 #11

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Lay out a detailed specification for making "professional" and do that for a flat fee. HopeHoops Dec 2011 #8

Spam deleted by OKNancy (MIR Team) peoplesinnovation Dec 2012 #12