[Hidden-tech] What to charge for conference call

[Edbride-PR]

I charge my regular rate for time spent in client meetings, whether physical or virtual. Firemen get paid when they're at the firehouse, not just when they're fighting fires, and a whole bunch of other metaphors apply. The fact of the matter is that you are in the client's service when on a conference call (you may also be learning, which could bring future benefit to the client).

The next logical question is: charging for travel time en route to a client site or meeting. While in theory I'd argue yes, I have not been able to bring myself to do this. What I do insist, however, is that if I'm flying to a client site, it be a non-stop flight or the client pays for any time lost in layovers. I've never had to employ the latter.

Hope this helps,
Ed
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tom at Reelife Productions 
  To: Hidden-Tech 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 10:28 PM
  Subject: [Hidden-tech] What to charge for conference call


    


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  Ok, folks,

  I have a similar question regarding my time spent (1 full hour) on my cellphone (nodding my head to noone) and saying about 12 words. Do you think the company would be outraged if I charged them $40 (1/2 my normal rate) for my time? Is there a generally accepted rule for this kind of thing?

  Regards,

  Tom Adams 

  Director/Owner 
  Reelife Documentary Productions
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