I've come up with a method that's helped me in a couple of cold-call environments ... fixed-cost deals. Has anyone else tried this, and how did it work out for you?
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For fixed cost deals you need to get an exact specification of the requirements (get it signed) and stick to it. Changes and extras to the specification should be quoted separately and charged for.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away. -
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As a PM who often buys products and services when, I'm offered a fixed price I always assume that there's a considerable risk contingency built in. If not then the quoter is a complete idiot.
Fixed price has its place, but any savvy buyer will only accept a fixed price when they consider that the work that needs doing carries a risk of overrunning within spec or is so cheap it doesn't matter.Last edited by TykeMerc; 27 September 2009, 16:53.Comment
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Originally posted by Menelaus View PostI've come up with a method that's helped me in a couple of cold-call environments ... fixed-cost deals. Has anyone else tried this, and how did it work out for you?
On a few projects I've been burned, but also made it up on other's. Wrapping them all up as an average, it works out around 50% more than my 'normal' hourly contract rate.
To do fixed price work in a cold call environment. That's a different matter altogether...Last edited by centurian; 27 September 2009, 16:45.Comment
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Originally posted by centurian View PostI do some fixed priced work in my industry. But then I can estimate the resource time requirements very well. ClientCo's like the certainty of a quote and know that you won't just drag it out as long as it takes.
On a few projects I've been burned, but also made it up on other's. Wrapping them all up as an average, it works out around 50% more than my 'normal' hourly contract rate.
To do fixed price work in a cold call environment. That's a different matter altogether...Comment
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