It's also possible they are using this information to compare your services
to someone else's.
I would respond with a time frame and estimate with accuracy and
completeness equal to their current spec.IF they have a vague spec, then
you should respond with a vague answer, and I would typically do this in
email.
A response I'd typically make to a request like this would be something like
It will be difficult to pin down exact numbers until we pin down the scope
of the project a little better.Having said that, projects like this
typically take around 20 to 35 weeks at a cost of $100,000 to $150,000.
This is a ballpark timeframe and cost, which is all they asked for, and
gives you some wiggle room later on.
-Cameron
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Sumo Consulting Inc
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-Original Message-
From: Jeffry Houser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 3:36 AM
To: CF-Jobs-Talk
Subject: Verbal or Written Estimates
A client was pushing me into a ballpark time-frame and estimate using a
half-written spec (they provided, not myself).They made the request via
email.
Is it better to respond via email or verbally over the phone?
Discuss amongst yourselves.
I understand the written word can be powerful; but I'm sure it will be
used against me 3 months down the line when they try to scope creep a cure
for cancer into their project.
They sent the request around 8 o'clock last night.Knowing I would be
off site today, I'm not sure if they were using sly negotiating tactics to
try to push me in a corner or if they are just busy and disorganized.( At
this point, I could go either way )
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