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[PHP-DB] Contract work questions From: Some Guy (mr_ask_a_lot_of_questions <email protected>)
Date: 09/13/02

Please forgive me for this somewhat off-topic posting.
It just seemed like you folks would definitely have an
answer.

I am a web developer with solid skills but not much
real world experience. I was recently offered some
contract work, but I haven't a clue what to charge.
Also, I know before taking on a project I should get
what is expected of me in writing, but I don't have
any idea what this document should look like. I don't
want to get screwed by tipping my hand to the other
party and telling them I don't know what I'm doing (as
far a the non-tech stuff goes). And I'd prefer that my
co-workers or employer not find out what I'm doing, so
here are some details without giving too much away:

-The client wants a site where one group can enter
information(a couple of demographic questions & an
anecdote) into a form that will be put (via PHP) into
a database (MySQL). Another group will then be able to
view these anecdotes based on limiting criteria (e.g.
location, population, etc.). This is well within my
abilities.
-This project could be a nice experience or a total
pain depending on what the client is going to provide.
I need to document from the outset that they will
provide certain types of data, content, graphics.
-This is for a non-profit. There isn't that much money
to be had. If I had the time, I'd do this project for
next to nothing just for the experience. But I don't
have that luxury.
-I have an actual job already. This will be just a
short-term side project.
-I'm pretty sure that I don't have any competition.

I understand that no one can tell me to just charge x.
There are too many unknowns. Is there somewhere I can
look online for some sort of comparison? What can I
use as a guide? I mean, I don't even have a ballpark
idea. I don't feel compelled to charge as much as they
can stand to pay. I just want to make sure that I'm
not charging 1/10th of what they're expecting. Despite
my prodding they won't tell me what this is worth to
them.
Also, is there some place online that lays out what
needs to be in this sort of a contract? Again I'm not
dealing with some exceedingly professional large
organization - I'm not expecting them to draw this up
for me.
So what I need are:
-some sort of guide/yardstick for what to charge
-sample contracts or just plain advise.
Thanks for you time. And again I'm very sorry for this
somewhat off-topic posting.
--Mr.Questions (call me Tony)

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