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

...simple contract clause dispenses with that ...they get a substantial 
discount and accept the risks that go with it.

William

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From: "Jim Dettman" <jimdettman at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:04 AM
To: "'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'" 
<accessd at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: Re: [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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