My accountant told me that in order for me to write it off I have to be paid first and then cut them a check back so, you're probably out of luck on that one Gene. I have done what was mentioned below, placing my name on the playbill years ago to be charitable but never once received any phone calls from anyone. Wasn't worth it for me.. From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Gene Nelson Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:14 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow This would be good if I was close to the place. As it is a 2+ hour drive, my services were more than a tuning (took up an entire day) and I do not want clients in that area because I am not willing to drive there on a regular basis I cannot see the value in it. I don't care about the income range of those who might read my name on some symphony hand out as none of them will be a client. This is looking more and more like a chartable contribution that I am being forced to give. Maybe I can use it as a tax write off - there is at least some value in that. Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Trout <mailto:brian_trout at hotmail.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow Since I'm not a regular symphony attendee, I'm not all that familiar with how the playbill is written or what is normally in it. But if you have the opportunity to put your name in front of a few hundred or even a few thousand people for the price of a tuning, that may be a rather target rich audience for your advertising. The few times I was sitting, waiting for a concert to begin, I often found myself reading whatever I had available, even if I had almost no interest, simply to occupy my thoughts with something other than nothing. Might end up being a win/win for both of you. Saves them money, provides you advertising. You'd just want to work out ahead of time what work equates with what advertising to make it at least approach equitable in appearance. Best of luck, Brian _____ From: alliedpianocraft at hotmail.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 12:37:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow Take it out in trade! Get tickets to the symphony or an ad in the playbill in lieu of payment. Al _____ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. <http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON: WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100505/ddbd5709/attachment.htm>
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