[Jewelry making - Article 00266] - Re: [Orchid] To Charge or Not to Charge?

[richard hart]

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>     Every time you interact with a customer you are training them, not
>     unlike a child or a pet. If you train them that you will work for
>     free, they will VERY quickly come to expect that. And that is what
>     they will tell their friends. Good will does not pay the bills." 

    Think of it this way. How much money do you want to make in one year?
    How many hours do you want to work to make that amount? How much good
    will can you do and meet your goal? I do good will, on occasion, for
    really good, long time, dedicated customers. 

    I pay people what they are worth (and sometimes it hurts) because I
    want to be paid what I am worth. 

    Share knowledge for free, charge for skill. 

Richard Hart
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