charge for time

[BobDavis88 at aol.com]

Steve,
 
Just as they wouldn't expect a doctor or lawyer or electrician to wait around 
a couple of hours for nothing, they have engaged you in your professional 
capacity and tied up time you can't be earning money elsewhere. If you are clear 
on this in your own mind, you will communicate it unapologetically to the 
client, and they will be more likely to understand, and to realize the value of 
your time. You can THEN decide if you want to give them any kind of break, but 
remember that this is setting a precedent. If you decide to go to the Music 
Building to work, at least let them know this is a special favor in appreciation 
for your long association with them. There's certainly nothing wrong with 
being flexible or generous with good clients, or, for that matter, any client; 
just treat it separately.
 
Bob Davis

In a message dated 1/19/2008 5:47:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
sandstromsw at hotmail.com writes:

 I would like to know how you charge for your time when you have to wait 
around after tuning for a concert? I will be tuning at a small college I take care 
of for a concert. The group wants me to be there through the sound check 
until just before the concert starts. I don't have a problem with this, I just 
wondered if you all charged your normal hourly rate or what? I do a lot of work 
for the Music Dept. there and they have always taken good care of the pianos. 
It brings me a lot of work. It is a 70 mile drive to the college so I can't 
stop by home for awhile. This concert will be in a different building then the 
Music Dept. so I don't know if I will be able to do any work for the Music Dept. 
to keep busy. Just wondered how you charge for your time?
 
 
 Thanks,  Steve Sandstrom   






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