[Kevin White]

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.

[martin19842]

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

[steve doyle]

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!

[pdl]

My thought's exactly Steve.