Re: OT: Are phone calls part of Billable Hours

2001-02-20 Thread Melissa Fraher
Sandy - Most automobile shops and all dealerships charge flat rate -- if a job should take 2 hours, but they do a really good job and finish it in 1 1/2, the customer still pays the 2 hour rate. If a job takes 6 hours but should only take 2, honest shops only charge for the 2 hours. You can't

Re: OT: Are phone calls part of Billable Hours

2001-02-19 Thread Tom Horn
Your mechanic does not have > freedom to propose new solutions like "Maybe you should just get a new > car" or "Perhaps a motorcycle would suit your needs better." He/she/it > fixes a problem and expects you to go away. Plus, mechanics usually work > on salary, not on contract; you hire the b

Re: OT: Are phone calls part of Billable Hours

2001-02-19 Thread Jennifer Larkin
Sandra Clark wrote: > > I am converting from a straight contract to an hourly contract for one of my > projects. > > I have just received an email from the person and I quote: > > > 4) Telephone conversations, discussions, and meetings (within reason) that > are required for the contractor to

OT: Are phone calls part of Billable Hours

2001-02-19 Thread Sandra Clark
I am converting from a straight contract to an hourly contract for one of my projects. I have just received an email from the person and I quote: 4) Telephone conversations, discussions, and meetings (within reason) that are required for the contractor to fulfill his or her obligations are not