CKAJCA Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Can anyone advise me? I have a business idea which involves me producing tailored slide shows for clients.The show would then be supplied to the client on CD or DVD for running on a PC. I would also be producing a copy on DVD for playback on a DVD player connected to a TV. If the client has a web site then I would also make the show available for download. In some cases I would be taking the photographsmyself or they may be provided by the client. When the CD/DVD has been supplied to the client they will be giving away the CDs/DVDs to their customers in order to promote their business.Has anyone done something similar? How would I charge for such a service? By the hour? By the number of slides in each presentation? etc. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Techman1 Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 CKAJCA,Welcome to the forum and to PTE. I've done various projects along this same line and here is how I charge typically:Creation Fee for each project (this covers my time to assemble the slideshows)Charge per Photo (Scanning vs Digital is at a higher charge)Creation Fee for custom CD/DVD Label CreationCreation Fee for custom CD/DVD Cover (if desired)Charge per CD/DVD (I typically include one or two with the project and then charge for each additional)I create a contract outlining this to my clients and have them sign. Typically there is a minimum project fee no matter how many photos are included. That way I get enough money out of each project to make it worth the time involved. I also ask for 50% of the minimum up front prior to working on each project.Good luck and let us know how it goes!Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKAJCA Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 FredThanks for your comprehensive reply. It was very useful. I have a big ask of you. I know that you are in the USA and I am in the UK but could you put some money values to your charges. it would help me a great deal. if you would prefer to contact me by e-mail direct then that would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Techman1 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Colin,It was good speaking with you via email. Good luck in your search for additional pricing ideas. Maybe someone else here on the forum has some ideas that they are willing to share on this topic!Regards,Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cox Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 In addition to Fred's pricing layout which is right onKnow who you are dealing withand get 50% money up front -- in cash -- no chequesif they are not willing to accept these terms they are going to screw you and you do not need their businessand remember they only friend you have is in your purse or back pocket ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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