Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Kevin White on November 28, 2007, 12:45:17 pm
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It may be just something that bugs me, but;
Why do people not ask "How long would this take?" instead of "How much should I charge?"
Surely we all know that prices vary dramatically across the country yet time scale on a specific job would be constant, if done to the same standard.
Price at the end of the day is what you are willing to work for, I price differently for the same type of work dependant on whether i have the time to fit it in, to make it worth the extra hassle. If I am quiet my price would be cheaper to greater the chance of getting the work.
How much should i pay for a hoover, a jet wash, a van, YES, but for m,e how much should I charge is a personal choice on what you think you are worth.
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hi there
what gets me is the fact that people starting out are not only how long wil it take, and the how much do i charge.
research......
your business costs = xx.xx per day, week, month etc.
therefore the cost to you of runningyour business, will drive the price that you need to charge the client.
one person per day = xx.xx materials or kit for the job = xx.xx therefore your cost price is known, you then charge for the level of profit you want to make.
regards
martin
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It annoys me when customers ask how long a job will take after youve quoted it. Its like they want to work out the hourly rate incase your earning more than £5.00 an hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tell them i dont know but if they rather i could put them on an hourly rate (£35), that usually quietens them down, lol
general bloody public!
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My thought's exactly Steve.