Re: How much to charge...

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Zilbandy <zil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Also, if the above fails, I'll need to restore from the restore media,
get everything setup, download critical updates, and install the
virus, malware programs, and firewall before returning it to them.
Again, I have no idea how to charge for this, as it would just add
more time to my "project." Thanks again. :)

You'd not be smart charging by the hour because if you f*** something
up, it'll take a lot more time than is necessary.

Flat fee, large enough to make your neighbor feel good about it.

A case of your favorite beer, perhaps?
.

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