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Posted by Juno B on September 18, 2008, 8:50 am
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
> off kilter quilter @somewherequiet.net wrote:
>> SO, I *finally got to meet with the restaurant owner today after
>> having to wait for her to get back from a trip, then the restaurant
>> opening, etc. SHe informed me (as did her day manager/bartender -
>> they open for lunch and dinner), that everyone has complimented the
>> cushions and window seat area (they added throw pillows in burgundy
>> and various shades of gold). YAY!!! We worked out how I will do the
>> valances, but we hit a snafu on the window hardware. I do NOT install
>> hardware, and the price for the hardware was not included in the
>> estimate, so...she needs to get what she wants. However, she isn't
>> sure what she needs now that we hashed out how she wants the
>> valances. Ok...I can run to Lowe's and get her some prices and write
>> everything down. Once i get that, I can give her a call and see if
>> she wants me to pick them up (for reimbursement, of course) or if she
>> wants to get them.
>>
>> In the midst of all this, I'm dealing with another customer who wants
>> curtains for 2 windows at her son's hunting trailer, in camo, of
>> course..oh, and lined. ARGH...but but but...I haven't finished my
>> daughter's birthday present yet (princess dress in blue/pink/purple -
>> well, the overlay is all those colors). I'm looking at this as a
>> feast or famine situation. If I didn't have this work coming in, I'd
>> just be going through my stash and sewing things that the kids don't
>> need right this minute, so...and it does bring in a little money....
>>
>> Ah well, thought I'de give a little update. Will post pictures of the
>> completed bag of tricks when everything is finished.
>>
>> Larisa
>
>
> Some further advice:
>
> Take any money for fabrics (or anything else) BEFORE you buy them!
> Take a NON RETURNABLE deposit of 30% of the fees for making up
> Insist on cash or cheque backed by a guarantee card for payment at the
> time of pick-up/delivery. If you are delivering, don't go without it,
> and if they are collecting, they leave WITHOUT the stuff if they
> 'forget' to bring cheque book and card!
>
> Put this in the contract.
>
> These folk sound good so far, but they will take advantage if you let
> them. You are not a big corporation and cannot afford to wait 90 days
> for payment.
>
> Sounds like you are doing well, and this will be good 'advertizing' for
> you if you want to do more of this sort of work. Well done.
>
> I'm still procrastinating over mine... Please administer soft boot to
> rear! ;)
>
Larisa, Don't forget to charge for the time you spend looking and
pricing as well.Your time is valuable!!!!!
Juno
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