My approach is to work out how long I reckon the job would take, and call that DCUT time (Develop, code, unit-test), I then aim for a second figure of 'fully burdened' time. This is the time it's more likely to take once the client has changed his mind a few times, you've had to chase people to provide you with info, the scope's crept a bit etc. etc. I think a factor of 2 to 3 is reasonable (no, seriously).
I think your hourly rate is generous as well, but I'm bitter and cynical, whereas you're clearly kind and compassionate ;-) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2004 13:30 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ cf-dev ] OT - The going rate Hi all, I am trying to work out how much to charge a client for a small e-commerce site .. I am breaking up the development like this Front end development (�n) per hour x (n) hours / day = Daily rate (As I can't dedicate 100% of my time to it) x (n)days Back end developmet (Admin site) - This will have customer analysis tools, new products, delete products, pricing etc etc - same formula Database development - same formula Thing now is filling in the n's Front End �10.00/hour 2 hours per day (�20 / Day) and I would say 7 days (14 hours) to complete = �140.00 realistic Back End (more fiddly) �15/hour 2 hous per day (�30 / Day) and I would say 15 days (30 hours) to complete = �450.00 Database (probably ms access as hosting is cheaper) �10/hour 2 hours per day (�20 / Day) and I would say 3 days (6 hours) to complete = �60.00 Total = �650.00 Is this realistic for a small e-commerce site? Regards - Paul **************************************************************************** ********************* The information contained within this e-mail (and any attachment) sent by Birmingham City Council is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately, or telephone +(44) 121 303 6666. Unauthorised access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by Birmingham City Council for reasons of security and for monitoring internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of Birmingham City Council. We cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended. **************************************************************************** ********************* -- These lists are syncronised with the CFDeveloper forum at http://forum.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ CFDeveloper Sponsors and contributors:- *Hosting and support provided by CFMXhosting.co.uk* :: *ActivePDF provided by activepdf.com* *Forums provided by fusetalk.com* :: *ProWorkFlow provided by proworkflow.com* *Tutorials provided by helmguru.com* :: *Lists hosted by gradwell.com* To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- These lists are syncronised with the CFDeveloper forum at http://forum.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ CFDeveloper Sponsors and contributors:- *Hosting and support provided by CFMXhosting.co.uk* :: *ActivePDF provided by activepdf.com* *Forums provided by fusetalk.com* :: *ProWorkFlow provided by proworkflow.com* *Tutorials provided by helmguru.com* :: *Lists hosted by gradwell.com* To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
