[AccessD] Retainers (was: Converting . . .)

"A retainer, by acceptable definition is simply a guarantee that you'll be 
there to do their work for them, not that you'll do whatever they want for a

one-time payment. "

  At one time I was considering doing this, but a lawyer friend advised me
not to because of that.  He said that if I became sick or hurt and unable to
complete work, it opened the door for lawsuits.

Jim. 

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 5:09 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [AccessD] Retainers (was: Converting . . .)

>
> Couple questions:
>
> 1) What is, "... the expiration date on the unused retainer,..."

========Whatever you agree on.
>
> 2) If you've arranged for a retainer of 30 hours, how do you handle if 
> they
> want you to do 50 hours?  Or only 10 hours?

========50 hours -- they pay you a second retainer. 10 hours -- YOU WIN!!!!

A retainer, by acceptable definition is simply a guarantee that you'll be 
there to do their work for them, not that you'll do whatever they want for a

one-time payment. Unless you both agree, a retainer isn't generally 
refundable. However, you'd not let that be a deal breaker with a good client

and in this case, it really wouldn't be necessary -- kind of moot really. 
It's the one-timers or the guys that call you infrequently where a retainer 
works to your advantage.

Susan H. 

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