Was "What should I charge?" - how about invoicing software ?

[Matt Galster]

I use a speadsheet with a template taken from the evilone's package.  Keeps a running track of the invoice numbers, etc.

If the customer is a regular, then it becomes very easy to doctor an old invoice for the current billing cycle.

MEG

"--- begin copied/edited message from Dave Gavin ---"
> 
> 
>  In a similar vein, what do people use to generate invoices ? I've got a couple
> of completed contracts that I'm about to bill the customer for, but I'd like to
> present them with a semi-professional looking invoice... Any ideas ?
> 
>  Thanks,
>  Dave Gavin
> 
> 
> On 14 Sep 2003 22:13:23 -0400
> Grant Young <granty at bellatlantic.net> wrote:
> 
> > I'd multiply the w-2 hourly rate ($40-50/hour) by 2 or 3 to come up with
> > a rough approximation.  Depends on the location and expenses, usually
> > with low expenses and little traveling (or telecommuting) I'd charge
> > around $80 per hour, if it's a long commute on-site or they're
> > unpleasant more.  On contract (1099 basis) you've got to cover
> > self-employment taxes and benefits.  YMMV.  I don't think there's a
> > magic formula but don't sell yourself short, its easy to leave money on
> > the table.
> > 
> > On Sun, 2003-09-14 at 18:59, dsr at tao.merseine.nu wrote:
> > > I have the possibility of contract work coming up. It would generally be
> > > high-end UNIX system administration; in one case, the potential client
> > > needs their main systems restored to working order (including a fairly
> > > complex RAID/LVM subsystem) ASAP. I'm extremely good at the particular
> > > OS involved.
> > > 
> > > I would take a job doing this fulltime for anywhere from $80K to 100K.
> > > What should I charge as an hourly rate given:
> > > 
> > > - I expect that I would like to work for these people again. If I do
> > >   good work, they might well hire me on a parttime basis.
> > > 
> > > - I don't want to undercharge by much, as I need the money.
> > > 
> > > Thoughts?
> > > 
> > > -dsr- 
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> > Grant Young <grant at toaster-repair.com>
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> > Grant Young <granty at bellatlantic.net>
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