Originally Posted by
Stringer
I understand Jon, but please remember that ALL the individual jobs must stand on their own, always. In the future, for example you could possibly lose a few good profit jobs and be left with the ones that are less desirable, not a good thing. Remember when you are pricing that yes, it is understandable to price with the intention for potential, but 'profit is never an ugly word.' The market will bear what is required.
I am in total agreement with you that all jobs stand on their own. That was my whole original point. I understand that this is a separate entity and needs to be handled as such, however, I wanted to give 'fair' estimate due to this not being the only entity being cleaned on the property. I wanted to give them a break so to speak. Again, the whole 'quarterly' thing is what threw me for a loop to begin with.
Well, did you ask her when she will respond with a date to start? Never ask a question where the answer can be 'yes or no.' Did she give you her budget?
That is what I forgot to mention earlier. In speaking with her this morning, I did bring up the whole budget topic and she stated that she really didnt have a budget to go on - Also, I only spoke to her this morning - I have to do the actual proposal and take it to her still.
So, if I am correct you used about 11 or 12 hours as your basis at $20.00 / hour, which includes everything?
I just took what I thought the amount of hours that it would take to do the job each time. I figure it will take about 2 to 2.5 hours to complete everything. Then I did the 2600 sq ft @ .09 per sq ft.
How are you going to control customer satisfaction? What about security, how will you enter the building if it is locked or alarmed? And what is expected of you to secure the building?
Please, again, understand - I am still learning about commercial property. I am able to do houses and apartments all day long, however, as was stated earlier, this was something that was tossed at me when inquiring about doing the apartments - this was definitely unexpected - which is why Im here.
Also, if you and Clough have started the other thread, please 'link' me to it, thanks.
The new thread hasnt been started as of yet. I have some things to do and perhaps later will start that one. I need to go back and see how to do it - I guess just start a new topic in this section. Thanks for your help
Stringer