[webproducers] Re: Fixed Quote vs. Time & Materials
- From: Kirk R Cameron <kirkc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:03:39 -0500
It has been my experience that you take the entire project duration x
your entire team x 135% and then add m/u. Clients typically noodle and
finesse until they run out of time. The extra 35% can afford most
emergency contingecies (i.e. Overtime)
If the client takes you beyond the agreed due date(s) then they owe
you an overage. If YOU go beyond the due date then it is only ethical
and wise to comp the clients for the additional work.
Of course, taking this tactic requires excellent communication with
the client and EARLY notification if they are jeopardizing the
workflow or schedule.
-Kc
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On Mar 28, 2009, at 8:06 PM, Matt C
<isthisyourhomeworklarry@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I started a new job a few months ago, and have been working with my
> new coworkers to improve the proposal writing process at the company.
>
> At the last agency I worked at, we typically got estimates for
> projects from freelancers and in-house resources and then created
> proposals and estimates based on those hours (obviously adding
> Producer and PM time when needed)..
>
> At my new job, the current model seems more like guessing the hours,
> which often seem very low to me, and then providing the client with
> a range. The proposal states that the cost of the project will be
> based on whatever amount of hours it takes us to complete the project.
>
> One of the key factors at play is trying to get a proposal in the
> hands of the prospect ASAP in order to keep them interested in doing
> the project. Getting quotes from project resources can slow the
> process down, but may provide more accurate numbers for both parties
> to work with.
>
> Does anyone have any thoughts on which method to use, or specific
> situations in which to use one method over the other?
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