Hi All,
after some advise, I have been contracting with the same client for a fair amount of time, and along with my day rate for monthly invoices I have been submitting an invoice for hotels and evening meals for overnight stays (the usual costs incurred for me supplying my services).
however, this latest renewal the client is introducing a flat rate of X amount on top of my usual day rate to incorporate any hotel / overnight charge.
I understand the need for greater financial control, but put simply the flat rate is so low that I will be out of pocket if I need to stay overnight (currently 2 nights a week).
has anyone had this before with a client? Did you negotiate a higher flat rate? Or did you simply state this is a business to business relationship and therefore the costs for my services are the costs of my services?
after some advise, I have been contracting with the same client for a fair amount of time, and along with my day rate for monthly invoices I have been submitting an invoice for hotels and evening meals for overnight stays (the usual costs incurred for me supplying my services).
however, this latest renewal the client is introducing a flat rate of X amount on top of my usual day rate to incorporate any hotel / overnight charge.
I understand the need for greater financial control, but put simply the flat rate is so low that I will be out of pocket if I need to stay overnight (currently 2 nights a week).
has anyone had this before with a client? Did you negotiate a higher flat rate? Or did you simply state this is a business to business relationship and therefore the costs for my services are the costs of my services?
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