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Posted by over a barrel on June 1, 2008, 11:51 pm
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> >> The flat rate I believe would fix
> >> that problem. What flat rate company do you guys recommend?
> >> Rodney
> >> --------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> I do not use flat rate, but I have no problem with it. I think you
> >> can make it work with due diligence.
> >>
> >> I considered it a while back and decided it was not something I
> >> wanted to do. So for the sake of argument here is an article opposed
to
> >> flat rate pricing.
> >>
> >> http://www.masterplumbers.com/plumbviews/2002/flatrate_revised1.asp
> >>
> >> Joseph
> >
> > Thats fine for turd chasers, but everybody else in the world is flat
rate,
> > except for those who don't know what the cost of running their business
> > is, or how to price their services to make a profit.
>
>
> I just posted it as a resource, I think you got to know the pro and
con
> to make good decisions. If you notice the word "Diligence" in the above,
I
> think that is an important point.
>
> > Joseph... do you know what your actual cost (including overhead and
labor)
> > is to roll a truck > to go to a service call??
>
>
> Yes and it is in constant flux. To be specific I invoice for Time,
> Materials (with a % mark up), Overhead, Profit, Trip (fuel surcharge) and
> Taxes. Reminder I am service Only...
>
> > I'll bet its a lot more than your service call fee. How can you absorb
> > those cost overages?? not gonna happen with T&M... unless you are in an
> > area where you can charge $200+ just to show up at somebodys door....and
> > even then, you costs are going to be a lot higher because of the cost of
> > living in that area.
> >
>
Joseph when turns out I really need a tech I'm gonna pick a guy like you
over some flat rater 1/2 page dex advertiser every time.
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