What is a Flat Rate in photography

[rashedahmed]

<p>We have day/hour/print rate in our business.So,what is a flat rate ?</p>

[daverhaas]

<p>Flat rate is typically what you would charge for the full job from beginning to end without itemizing everything (hours, printing, licensing, etc...)</p>

<p>Typically the "Flat Rate" quote takes all of those things into consideration, but if there are difficulties then you eat the cost of those as part of the flat rate.</p>

<p>Dave</p>

 

[john tonai]

<p>Do you have a potential client asking for a flat rate? I'd be careful since you may find that there are some costs that magically escalate after you give your quote. If you don't have a contract that specifically excludes any changes in job parameters or requirements you could be bound to fulfill the contract even if it costs more money than you make.</p>

<p>Another area you will see flat rates is contract government work. Either way make sure you take into account all possible cost increases and then markup the estimate to cover your costs and profits.</p>

[randy_mckown]

<p>I don't go for flat rates .. all that does is eliminate any chance you have to upsell your services and products.</p>