Depends where you are to some extent.
Yes, I understand. That's why I asked about maybe a calculation basis.
You cannot always charge for preparation time because if you were doing this
on a regular basis you would always be already prepared.
Eggzactly. I can't charge clients for my learning curve with web
design stuff, but in this case the office that's asked me to do the
class/seminar *knows* it isn't my main line of work and that I'll have
to develop from scratch.
Having the
knowledge to impart is always of value. Any training that I do, I charge at
between £300 & £400 (GBP) per day - even if it is low tech stuff (I do other
things than just web sites, outside the computer world altogether). There is
no reason to charge more for IT training than any other sort, in fact some
of my other knowledge is so specialised that the supply and demand principle
means that I can charge more for it than web design, where self-professed
experts can be found on any street corner.
^_^ Fortunately, this *should* be very introductory. I know "web
design" is a glut in the market, but hope that actually presenting
"how to" has less competition, and if moderately well done, could be
expanded upon. I was surprised to discover that (free) classes on
how to operate Windows(!) at the library fill up as soon and as often
as they're offered. Problem is getting volunteers (no thank you) to
teach.
Many years ago there was an old guy who was asked to repair a dent in a gas
tank....
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"A man brought his comatose dog to the vet's. The vet told him the
dog was dead. 'Are you sure, doc?' said the man. The vet sighed and
brought a cat in from another room. The cat walked around the dog,
scratched its nose, jumped on its back, and bit its tail with the dog
showing no reaction whatsoever. The vet removed the cat, and told the
man 'I'm sorry, but your dog is definitely dead.' 'How much do I owe
you,' said the dog owner. '$260,' said the vet. 'What?! $260 just for
telling me my dog is dead?!' '$10 for looking at the dog. $250 for the
cat scan,' the vet replied."