Comments on: To Free…Or Not To Free? http://docsmarketingmojo.com/to-freeor-not-to-free/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-freeor-not-to-free Economical marketing strategies and ideas for small businesses Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:13:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Doc Yankee http://docsmarketingmojo.com/to-freeor-not-to-free/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Doc Yankee Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:19:26 +0000 http://docsmarketingmojo.com/?p=167#comment-172 Tim, that's an excellent idea, formally sharing the normal rate and discount in a document, rather than just telling them "Well, it'd normally cost you $xxxxx, but I'll give you a discount of XX percent, so the total will actually be just $xxxxx." And of course, getting a donation letter for the deduction is a Very Good Thing, too. Sorry, but I have no suggestions about deducting your large ass, though. Best talk to your accountant. Or your trainer. Thanks for checking in - Doc/Steve Tim, that’s an excellent idea, formally sharing the normal rate and discount in a document, rather than just telling them “Well, it’d normally cost you $xxxxx, but I’ll give you a discount of XX percent, so the total will actually be just $xxxxx.”

And of course, getting a donation letter for the deduction is a Very Good Thing, too.

Sorry, but I have no suggestions about deducting your large ass, though. Best talk to your accountant. Or your trainer.

Thanks for checking in -

Doc/Steve

]]> By: But you can call me Tim http://docsmarketingmojo.com/to-freeor-not-to-free/comment-page-1/#comment-170 But you can call me Tim Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:50:48 +0000 http://docsmarketingmojo.com/?p=167#comment-170 When doing lower-than-rate or free work, I always create a cost estimate, showing normal rates, then include a discount to arrive at the final number (even if it's zero) This way, the client sees what a deal they're getting, and you're not remember as "the guy who does stuff cheap". Also, it's the best way to get a donation letter from a non-profit, so you can deduct your largess on your taxes. Now, if only I could discover a way to deduct my large ass on my taxes...... When doing lower-than-rate or free work, I always create a cost estimate, showing normal rates, then include a discount to arrive at the final number (even if it’s zero)
This way, the client sees what a deal they’re getting, and you’re not remember as “the guy who does stuff cheap”. Also, it’s the best way to get a donation letter from a non-profit, so you can deduct your largess on your taxes.
Now, if only I could discover a way to deduct my large ass on my taxes……

]]> By: Doc Yankee http://docsmarketingmojo.com/to-freeor-not-to-free/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Doc Yankee Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:41:10 +0000 http://docsmarketingmojo.com/?p=167#comment-142 I hear you talking, Mr. Pickleman, and thanks for taking the time to do so. I fight constantly with my business manager about giving away too much -I'm of the opinion you can never give away too much -but, alas, one still has to make a living. The Tip Jar concept just hasn't worked out too well for me. ;) I appreciated your comment, "...as technology has turned expertise into a commodity, the perceived value of my volunteer marketing/design work has diminished." This is a whole 'nother subject indeed and long-timers (that means you & me, John) really see its impact in our business life. Heck, our personal life too, for that matter. I hear you talking, Mr. Pickleman, and thanks for taking the time to do so. I fight constantly with my business manager about giving away too much -I’m of the opinion you can never give away too much -but, alas, one still has to make a living. The Tip Jar concept just hasn’t worked out too well for me. ;)

I appreciated your comment, “…as technology has turned expertise into a commodity, the perceived value of my volunteer marketing/design work has diminished.” This is a whole ‘nother subject indeed and long-timers (that means you & me, John) really see its impact in our business life. Heck, our personal life too, for that matter.

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