Glory be. The day has dawned at last.

[EternalOptimist]

To be honest, about the integrity thing. If it was a monolithic corporation, it wouldnt bother me too much

but a small guy running a ten man software house ? nah, its not on.

[d000hg]

Your only interest is your own business's profit, you wont last long by voluntarily cutting of income streams.

Some of us believe in providing a high-quality service, not just draining the client's coffers.

I'm way more likely to recommend a tradesman who doesn't seem desperate to drag every penny out of me. The mechanic we use often does short jobs for free and he's gone from man-with-van to owning his own premises... we recommend him to everyone because we trust him not to shaft us.

Maximising profits doesn't mean dragging all the money from your one client. It means thinking of the bigger picture, getting MORE clients and repeat business.

[kandr]

Some of us believe in providing a high-quality service, not just draining the client's coffers.

I'm way more likely to recommend a tradesman who doesn't seem desperate to drag every penny out of me. The mechanic we use often does short jobs for free and he's gone from man-with-van to owning his own premises... we recommend him to everyone because we trust him not to shaft us.

Maximising profits doesn't mean dragging all the money from your one client. It means thinking of the bigger picture, getting MORE clients and repeat business.

As a contractor you agree a rate up front and the client can let you go any time they want. How is this dragging all the money from your client?? You are hardly screwing them.

[MarillionFan]

As a contractor you agree a rate up front and the client can let you go any time they want. How is this dragging all the money from your client?? You are hardly screwing them.

I understand where EO and Doogie are coming from. When you've contracted for a long time... (looks over shoulder nervously......pause), it's not really about the money but more about a feeling of self worth & lifestyle

(legs it)

[kandr]

I understand where EO and Doogie are coming from. When you've contracted for a long time... (looks over shoulder nervously......pause), it's not really about the money but more about a feeling of self worth & lifestyle

(legs it)

That's a different reason though, to leave purely because you think your rate is too high is just not good business sense.