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originally posted by: grainofsand
a reply to: reldra
Totally understand with the anxiety thing and I'm a rough bloke in the construction sector, I get the same feelings negotiating deals myself, it is my least favourite part of being self employed.
I've messed up estimates ending up working for less than minimum wage, and I've seen the eyes of people when we've agreed a price and I knew they looked pleased because they would have paid more.
Hardest bit of business to me, regardless of the product/service.
originally posted by: Bone75
a reply to: reldra
If it were me I wouldn't rely on an email knowing I've got a 25 minute bike ride ahead of me. I would make sure they need me before I make that trip (and I'm sure you will too from now on).
Cost of doing business.
What I want to know is how you manage to do what you do with no vehicle. Do your clients typically provide the tools and materials?
Haha! That is a bad one!
originally posted by: reldra
But I have shown up to a mansion with multiple outbuildings and an outdoor kitchen and movie theater. I knew I had shot myself in the foot.
originally posted by: grainofsand
Haha! That is a bad one!
originally posted by: reldra
But I have shown up to a mansion with multiple outbuildings and an outdoor kitchen and movie theater. I knew I had shot myself in the foot.
I visit every potential site which involves me pricing it as a job, but I will agree an hourly or daily rate without actually seeing the work that needs doing.
Good luck with your future negotiations