Q. What are PTA’s terms and hourly rates?

Well, this is a leading question.

Truth is I may negotiate my charge rates dependant upon the client and the size of the project. I do however only use a standard “Flat” hourly rate approach (Ie: No overtime on costs).

I also offer daily, weekly and monthly rates. All can be geared to give the client a significant discount because of the block booking involved.

I also have a low hourly rate for travel. It only applies to projects outside the Mandurah metro area.

I will in some cases be prepared to offer a fixed quote. This very much depends on the scope of work involved in a given project. However, it is sometimes nearly impossible to judge with precision at the outset how long any given project or part thereof will take, so an estimate is given.

I do however believe in only charging for time actually taken (If on hourly rate option) and to facilitate this I log times in min 6 minute units.

Projects outside the Mandurah metro area I require expenses to be covered and a per diem. The per-diem varies if overseas projects are involved.

For more complex projects I often develop with the client a simple contract where the scope of work and deliverables are defined. This would by default also include the client's obligations and the commercial terms and conditions to be applied.

I prefer a formal Purchase Order be raised but I can work off an email or text message authorisation.

In some cases I may even request a deposit be paid. Payment due by date is shown on each invoice. In some cases the final payment must be made before the release of the certificate and/or data. Failure to pay by “due by date” may incur a fee of 3% per month calculated daily.

Date last revised: 25th December 2024